Senior Mining Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank Group (WBG) is a global organization that aims to address the world's most pressing development challenges. Established to provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries, the WBG operates in 145 countries with over 182 offices worldwide. The organization focuses on various sectors, including infrastructure, health, education, and environmental sustainability, with a mission to reduce poverty and improve living standards. The WBG employs a diverse workforce that collaborates across cultures and disciplines to create scalable solutions that generate jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

Job Overview:
The Senior Mining Specialist position at the World Bank Group involves contributing to the design and implementation of operations and knowledge activities in the metals and minerals sector, particularly in Peru and the Latin America and Caribbean region. The selected candidate will work closely with the KIMPR LCR regional focal point and will be responsible for providing expert policy and technical advice to governments. This role requires a deep understanding of the mining sector, including mineral exploration, geological information, and environmental management. The specialist will also support the implementation of the WBG’s Metals and Minerals Global Strategy, which aims to enhance economic transformation in mineral-rich countries through effective partnerships and sustainable practices. The position emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including government entities, private investors, and NGOs, to drive impactful initiatives in the mining sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be responsible for several key duties, including:

• Serving as the region-based senior specialist and contributing to the implementation of the WBG’s Metals and Minerals Global Strategy, including Country Compacts.
• Providing expert policy and technical advice to governments on mineral exploration promotion, geological information improvement, mining project development, mineral rights, permitting, mining regulation, and environmental management.
• Supporting KIMPR's work with mining State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), which may involve geological asset evaluation, exploration strategies, and enhancing investment readiness.
• Partnering with other WBG teams on joint initiatives with industry, government, NGOs, and regional institutions to implement the broader mining and infrastructure agenda.
• Supporting the technical design and supervision of IBRD mining investment operations, including investment components, technical scope, cost estimates, and quality assurance.
• Coordinating complex, multi-country programs and working effectively across WBG and cross-sectorial teams.
• Coaching and mentoring less experienced team members and sharing knowledge with non-sector colleagues within the WBG.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of a master’s degree or higher in mining, engineering, geology, public policy, economics, management, or a related discipline. Additionally, a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience is required, with a preference for candidates who have 12 or more years of experience. Significant experience in advising governments on mining sector policy, regulation, and institutional reform is essential, ideally combined with exposure to large-scale mining investments and transactions in the private sector. Strong technical knowledge of the mining sector, including mineral exploration, geological information, and environmental management, is also required. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to assess and advise on mineral regulatory frameworks, sector governance, and community linkages.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a master’s degree or higher in relevant fields such as mining, engineering, geology, public policy, economics, or management. This advanced education is crucial for understanding the complexities of the mining sector and for providing informed policy and technical advice to governments and stakeholders.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have 12 or more years of experience in the mining sector. Candidates should have significant experience in advising governments on mining sector policy and regulation, as well as exposure to large-scale mining investments and transactions in the private sector. Experience in the Latin America and Caribbean region, particularly in countries such as Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, and Argentina, is highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position, along with excellent writing skills. Candidates may be required to provide a sample of their English writing following interviews. Advanced language skills in Portuguese are considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in the region.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as an Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP) role, indicating that it is a permanent position. The recruitment type is international, allowing for candidates from various countries to apply. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of gender, identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.