Senior Mining Specialist Job at World Bank
Senior Mining Specialist Job Vacancy at World Bank – April 2025
Job Title: Senior Mining Specialist
Organization: World Bank
Job #: req32683
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or Lusaka, Zambia
Working Hours: Full-time
Closing Date: April 21, 2025
Languages Required: English, French
Preferred Languages: Kiswahili, Portuguese
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Term Duration: 4 years
Sector: Mining/Geology
Grade: GG
About the World Bank
The World Bank is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries, providing financial and advisory support to developing nations. With two institutions, IBRD and IDA, it offers loans, guarantees, and risk management products to support sustainable growth.
About the Infrastructure Vice Presidency
The INF Vice Presidency supports closing infrastructure gaps in developing countries. It includes departments such as Energy & Extractives (EEX) and focuses on energy, transport, and resilient urban development.
About the Extractives Global Unit (IEEXI)
IEEXI leads World Bank activities in mining, providing policy and technical support to countries. The unit manages global programs like Climate Smart Mining (CSM), RISE, and Just Transitions.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead policy dialogue and strategic planning in mineral sector governance
- Support World Bank mining projects in Southern and Eastern Africa (e.g., Tanzania, Zambia, DRC)
- Advise on fiscal, institutional, and regulatory frameworks for mineral development
- Promote sustainable and resilient mineral value chains
- Partner with stakeholders and industry for project implementation
- Mentor junior staff and support cross-sector collaboration
- Represent the Bank in stakeholder forums and maintain country office relationships
Selection Criteria
- Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields (e.g., mining engineering, geology, mineral economics)
- Minimum 8 years international experience in mining sector development (private or public sector)
- Deep knowledge in mining regulatory frameworks, sustainability, governance, and mine closure
- Experience in project planning, negotiations, and delivering results
- Knowledge of climate-smart mining, mineral value chain decarbonization, and supply chain resilience
- Strong communication skills in English or French (Kiswahili or Portuguese a plus)
- Ability to manage teams, work in multicultural settings, and build partnerships
Equal Opportunity Statement
The World Bank Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusivity and non-discrimination regardless of gender, identity, race, religion, or disability.
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