Overview
The Senior Private Sector Specialist will provide technical leadership on private sector development and private capital mobilization within global and country programs. The role focuses on designing investment funds, PPPs, and capital markets instruments to support the World Bank Group's water sector initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on private sector development and private capital mobilization in 2030 WRG’s global and country programs and activities, including the design of investment funds, PPPs, capital markets instruments etc.
- Support Bank operations as agreed with the Program Manager with respect to enabling private capital mobilization.
- Lead high-quality global analytical products on private capital mobilization and private sector development.
- Coordinate engagements with key partners at senior-most levels on private sector participation in the water sector, including public sector, private sector, multilateral development banks, bilateral agencies, and civil society.
- Innovate on private sector financing solutions across water sub-sectors with IFC, MIGA, and other parts of the WB.
- Support the engagement with various private sector companies (e.g., agribusiness companies, technology companies, industrial/ manufacturing companies, operators, financiers etc.) as potential 2030 WRG/ WBG partners at the global, regional, and national levels.
- Support strategy development, business planning, financial management and monitoring of the global WRG program.
- Lead the coordination of the 2030 WRG global governance structure and the development of the annual operational plan.
Required Experience
At least 8 years of relevant experience in mobilizing private capital and supporting private sector participation. Track record of driving innovations for private sector development and financing in the water sector across different instrument types. Demonstrated experience in developing high-quality analytical products, supporting enabling environment improvements, and designing public-private partnership models, fund structures, and capital markets instruments to crowd in the private sector. Strong analytical skills and expertise in the technical, financial, and economic aspects of the water sector. Experience in leading partnerships with an established network of partners across public sector, private sector, and international organizations, among others. Demonstrated ability to lead teams.
Qualifications
An advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in water, economics, finance or other qualifications relevant to the position.
