Overview
Provide implementation support and technical solutions for water development projects, focusing on water resources management, water supply and sanitation, and irrigation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide implementation support to selected projects including the DREVE Program.
- Provide technical solutions on flagship and problem projects and lead Bank-related adaptative implementation functions such as project restructurings, budget planning, preparation of TORs, provision of no objections, management briefs, etc.
- Provide technical advice on the implementation of water and sanitation, water resources management and irrigation activities.
- Lead client dialogue on flagship and problem projects as needed.
- Lead or contribute to ad hoc requests and be prepared to step in as “acting” PM as required.
- As a technical specialist, contribute significantly to corporate priorities and key Global Solutions Group of the Water GP.
- Work across Planet teams and coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary Bank team as appropriate.
- Support coordination of Bank-funded and donor-funded technical assistance activities and Bank-funded independent Panel of Experts when needed.
Required Experience
- At least 8 years of work experience in the field of water resources management, irrigation and water supply and sanitation.
- At least 8 years of experience in project management in the water sector, with proven ability to manage complex multi-sector World Bank operations, including those that require significant resettlement.
- Deep understanding and demonstrated expertise of World Bank operations and processes.
- Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work and coordinate activities for cross-sectoral work, outside the Water GP and with external partners.
- Experience leading large teams and managing client dialogue in complex projects.
- Demonstrated capacity working in the West Africa region.
- Experience in FCV would be preferred.
Qualifications
• At least an MA degree in economics, or MS in civil/environmental engineering, with specialization in water resources management, water supply/hydraulics, irrigation or similar field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
