Overview
The World Bank seeks to recruit an Extended Term Consultant in the position of an Energy Specialist to join the MENAAP Energy Unit and to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Energy Specialist would work on the World Bank energy programs primarily in Saudi Arabia and wider the GCC region, with a focus on supporting the development and implementation of ongoing RAS operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Becoming a proactive member of the World Bank GCC energy team to support the development and implementation of the World Bank energy RAS programs and dialogue in the GCC.
- Supporting the delivery of ongoing energy analytical, advisory and knowledge exchange/capacity building/training services provided by the Energy Team to key counterparts in Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries.
- Monitoring of delivery and reporting progress of World Bank cooperation with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Kuwait and other GCC countries
- Development of technical and policy dialogue, knowledge exchange initiatives and cooperation projects in energy sector in cooperation with counterparts in KSA and other GCC countries
- Preparation of briefs, progress notes, contributions to reports and other documents on recent developments in energy sector in KSA and GCC for internal World Bank use or external publication
Required Experience
- At least five years of relevant experience in the energy sector, with demonstrated ability to engage credibly with clients and stakeholders on a range of issues of the energy sector;
- Experience in energy sector analytics and development in areas such as renewable and clean energy and technologies, energy economics, policy and sector reforms, and grid modernization;
- Previous experience working with ministry of energy or electricity utility is a plus;
- Demonstrates solid understanding of GCC energy policy space, challenges and opportunities, in relation to GCC countries’ development context;
- An ability to efficiently work in multi activities simultaneously, and an ability to self-navigate through complex country environments;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build strong partnerships with clients, different stakeholders and colleagues across units and departmental boundaries in a multi-cultural environment with virtual teams located in different countries
Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, energy policy/economics, finance or equivalent areas relevant for energy sector development
