Mining Specialist

Mining Specialist

Job #: req34005

Organization: World Bank

Sector: Mining/Geology

Grade: GF

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: International Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s): English and Spanish

Preferred Language(s): Portuguese

Closing Date: 8/22/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Please visit www.worldbank.org.

Infrastructure Vice Presidency

Globally, one billion people live more than 2 kilometers from all-weather roads, 685 million people lack electricity, and nearly 4 billion people lack internet access. Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor. The Infrastructure (INF) Vice Presidency within the World Bank is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. It currently consists of four global departments: Energy & Extractives (EEX); Transport (TRA); Urban, Resilience and Land (URL), and Global Infrastructure Finance Department. It oversees the Bank's work across energy and transport sectors, urban development, as well as efforts to promote energy transition, low-carbon transportation, livable cities, disaster risk resilience, land management, and quality infrastructure services through public-private partnerships. Infrastructure represents around $110 billion of the Bank’s portfolio. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure

Extractives Global Unit (IEEXI)

The global mining sector continues to evolve rapidly in response to the energy transition and changes which include higher: (i) demand for minerals and metals needed for the energy transition and related higher commodities prices, which are affecting developing countries on both the supply and demand sides; (ii) emphasis on strengthening governance and sustainability, ensuring the benefits from mining reach the poor, mitigating environmental and social risks of mining, advancing the gender dimension of mining, protecting the rights of people affected by mining investments; and (iii) global drive on promoting resilient investments in strategic mineral value chains to enhance the resilience of the supply of minerals and metals needed for renewable and clean sources of energy to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The Extractives Global Unit (IEEXI) falls within the Infrastructure Global Department of the World Bank and focuses on mining. This global unit of technical experts is responsible for the design and implementation of World Bank operations and knowledge activities in mining at both global and country levels. IEEXI houses a multi-donor trust fund program the Extractives Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) and IEEXI team manages global initiatives, including Coal Mines Closure - Just Transitions, and the Climate Smart Mining (CSM), and the Resilient and Inclusive Supply Chain Enhancement (RISE) program.

The objective of the Extractives Global Unit is to provide technical advice and support on cutting-edge policy, analytical work, and investment lending preparation often resulting in financing to support developing countries transform their natural resource wealth into sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic development, consistent with climate mitigation goals.

IEEXI staff are based in Washington, DC or in duty Stations outside of Washington, D.C. (field assignments). Field assignments for all staff are viewed as a part of career path development, implemented through a formal program that connects candidate staff to field opportunities across regions. The work in the unit includes extensive travel.

NOTE: This position is financed by a Trust Fund and renewal is contingent upon the availability of funding, in addition to other factors, including but not limited to business needs, staff performance and skills fit.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be based in the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington, DC, contribute to the design and implementation of World Bank operations and knowledge activities in mining and geographic focus on Latin America and Caribbean region:

• Provide technical input across various thematic areas relevant to mining sector development, including data management, permitting, and environmental and social considerations.
  
• Assist in the monitoring and reporting of project implementation progress, including contributions to internal and external reporting tools.
  
• Conduct analytical work that informs strategic planning and territorial development in key mining regions.
  
• Contribute towards the framing of the World Bank�s strategy and service responses to the evolving technical, fiscal, regulatory, environmental, and social challenges in the mineral sector and related areas.
  
• Support the implementation and evaluation of pilot initiatives, identifying challenges and proposing adaptive measures in collaboration with stakeholders.
  
• Contribute to the development and refinement of national mining policies, ensuring coherence with institutional capacities and implementation feasibility.
  
• Participate in policy dialogue and reform processes in the mining sector across multiple countries in the region.
  
• Provide technical support to the development of investment-related platforms and initiatives in collaboration with national and regional partners.
  

Selection Criteria

• Minimum of a master�s degree or higher in a mining-related discipline (e.g. Geology, Mining or Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Economics), or a master�s degree in finance, international policy, or project management, or in other fields relevant to the mining sector.
  
• At least 5 years of relevant mining sector experience.
  
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in specific mining industry issues, project management and data analysis.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to think independently, proactively analyze problems, identify, and take the lead in defining appropriate solutions.
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with sound analytical skills.
  
• Ability to deal sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with staff.
  
• Fluency in English and Spanish required, with Portuguese as a plus.
  

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency - Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

2. Thoughtful Risk Taking - Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.

3. Empowerment and Accountability - Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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