Manager, Energy, Policy & Regulations

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. The WBG Infrastructure Vice Presidency provides public and private solutions to operational teams and clients across the WBG to produce scalable impact. Its mandate is to deliver knowledge for impact to support the WBG to achieve its goals in support of our mission and specifically: providing guidance on creating more and better jobs by: (i) supporting foundational infrastructure and human capital, (ii) policy environment, and (iii) enabling and mobilizing private sector capital. The Infrastructure VPU’s objectives in driving outcomes include replicating and scaling effective solutions, enhancing thought leadership and innovation, and delivering timely knowledge to client teams. Within the Infrastructure VPU, the WBG Energy Department leads WBG's global engagement on energy policy, investment, and institutions - spanning power systems, various energy technologies, energy efficiency, and energy access. The Department is composed of five units: one Policy and Regulations unit and four Solutions and Impact units. The Policy and Regulations Unit (the Unit) within Energy Department plays a central role in developing enabling policy, regulatory frameworks, and institutional strengthening in the energy sector, drawing on cutting-edge global knowledge to support sector reforms, improve governance, institutional effectiveness, and create conditions for investment and innovation. The unit works closely with Solutions & Impact teams, regional units, IFC, and MIGA to embed knowledge into operations, scale solutions, and support quality enhancement across engagements.

Requirements

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in energy economics, engineering, public policy, regulations, or a related field.
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in energy policy, regulations, or sector reform, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Strong track record in policy dialogue and reform implementation (e.g., tariff reform, subsidies, market design, regulations).
Proven operational experience, including DPFs, investment lending, and analytics across multiple regions.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior government officials and WBG management.
Strong technical expertise in at least one core area (e.g., utility regulations, energy markets, sector governance, energy transition policy).
Experience managing diverse, global teams in matrix environments.
Strong strategic orientation and ability to prioritize and scale impactful solutions.
Proven ability to build partnerships across institutions and sectors.
Excellent communication and representational skills.
Leadership of Self: Role model the change and values for WBG; Demonstrate courage of convictions, ownership and self-mastery within the organization in accordance to our values.
People Leadership: Lead and inspire staff to perform and deliver for better results; Help others achieve their fullest potential through coaching and mentorship.
Collaborative Leadership: Be mutually accountable for entire WBG’s corporate targets and success; Work across WBG and with clients and partners to achieve better results.
Client Solutions Leadership: Be the leading provider of development solutions for country clients; Provide leadership in both knowledge generation and knowledge sharing.
Decisive Leadership: Take informed risks and make decisions in a transparent manner resulting in transformative impact for clients; Commit to decisions once they have been made.
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

Responsibilities

Provide global thought leadership on energy policy, regulations, and institutional reforms, including market design, tariff policy, subsidy reform, and sector governance.
Lead development of model policies, regulatory frameworks, and reform toolkits to strengthen sector performance and attract private capital.
Advance innovation in regulatory practices (e.g., performance-based regulations, energy transition policies, market liberalization, and digitalization of power systems).
Promote policies supporting decarbonization, resilience, energy access, and just transition objectives.
Position the unit at the forefront of global dialogue on energy policy and regulations, working across WBG and with partners.
Mobilize the team to produce, curate, and disseminate high-impact analytical work, policy notes, and operational toolkits.
Ensure systematic capture, scaling, and replication of proven solutions across regions and sectors.
Support country and regional teams across IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA with policy analytics, peer reviews, and operational engagement.
Promote cross-sectoral integration (e.g., links between energy, transport, digital, and water systems) in analytical and operational work.
Support complex operations, including Development Policy Financing (DPF), investment lending, and advisory services, with strong policy and regulatory content.
Lead high-level policy dialogue with client governments, regulators, and utilities on reform programs and sector transformation.
Ensure adaptation of global knowledge to country-specific contexts, including LICs, MICs, and FCV settings.
Models exemplary WBG leadership values and managerial behaviors and reinforces these qualities in own team and staff; ensure close collaboration with the other units of the Department (Solutions and Impact unit; Transport Trust Funds’ unit).
Leads, drives and inspires technical excellence within the team and the Department by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients
Closely supports and advises staff on their performance, skills development and career planning, with particular attention to staff’s diverse career paths within the WBG
Be accountable for timely delivery and overall quality of the agreed-upon work program through cost-effective use of resources (human and budget) and in compliance with internal controls and policies.