E T Consultant

The World Bank Group

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About The Position

The Infrastructure Specialist will provide a full range of technical and operational support on assigned projects under the North Pacific Infrastructure (Transport, Energy, Urban) Portfolio. The specific duties will include, but not necessarily limited to: Support the implementation of ongoing investment projects in North Pacific. This entails direct day to day management of the projects, providing technical inputs and maintaining relationships with the government authorities under the guidance of the designated Task Team Leader (TTL), following up on contract management issues, monitoring the implementation of works including quality and providing technical advice on procurement, conducting sector and project-related desk reviews, reviewing and producing analytical documents. Support the TTL in preparation of ongoing and proposed new projects. This would include providing technical inputs on designs, procurement strategies and bidding document specifications, and sectoral issues including general institutional setup and planning and monitoring systems. Day to day tasks shall include preparation of briefs, presentations; reviewing project reports submitted by the Government or consultants; review of bidding documents; participation in implementation support and preparation missions including visiting project sites; collecting secondary data; desk analysis of various reports; and participation at meetings; drafting of Aide Memoires sections; and coordination of Aide Memoires preparation. Follow up on key implementation issues with the Government, keeping a timetable and action plan of all pending actions in relation to supervision. Providing procurement and contract management support to project implementing agencies. Supervising consultants and technical specialists to ensure quality and consistency with World Bank standards. Participate in coordination meetings with government as requested and engage on sector policy, institutional reforms, and capacity building. Stay abreast of recent developments in the infrastructure sectors globally and locally. Participating in policy dialogue with external stakeholders and development partners. Take an active interest in policy reform developments in the infrastructure sectors and participate in high-level discussions concerning the implementation of these reforms and the supporting role of the Bank interventions. Keep abreast of key developments in cross-cutting issues affecting the performance of the infrastructure sector, such as: climate change, resilience, environment, social impact, HIV/AIDS, gender-based violence, public-private partnerships. Participate in country team activities, including portfolio reviews and analytical and advisory services. Participating in cross-sectoral teams for policy notes, diagnostics, partnership frameworks, public expenditure reviews, sectoral studies, and research.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in civil/transport/Energy/Infrastructure engineering, planning, economics, public policy, finance, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years in one of the related infrastructure sectors (transport, energy, urban).
• Expertise in infrastructure design or planning, civil works contract management, procurement of civil works and consultancy contracts.
• Knowledge of economic, social, and environmental impact of infrastructure investments.
• Experience on projects financed by the World Bank or other development partners.
• Effective verbal, analytical, and written communication skills in English.
• Desirable work experience in the EAP region and familiarity with transport sector issues.
• Knowledge of environmental and social impacts, gender equality, and poverty reduction.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multi-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of ongoing investment projects in North Pacific.
• Provide technical inputs and maintain relationships with government authorities.
• Follow up on contract management issues and monitor implementation of works.
• Support the TTL in preparation of ongoing and proposed new projects.
• Prepare briefs, presentations, and review project reports.
• Participate in implementation support and preparation missions.
• Provide procurement and contract management support to project implementing agencies.
• Supervise consultants and technical specialists.
• Engage in sector policy, institutional reforms, and capacity building.
• Participate in policy dialogue with external stakeholders and development partners.
• Stay abreast of recent developments in the infrastructure sectors.
• Participate in country team activities and cross-sectoral teams.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
• One-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree