Description

• Support preparation, implementation and monitoring of lending and advisory services and analytical activities in the energy sector in Kosovo and, upon request. collaborate on regional engagements and energy related issues in other Western Balkan countries.
• Independently prepare quantitative and qualitative analyses and internal and external briefs feeding into the policy dialogue, operational engagements, and analytical and advisory activities for Kosovo. Development of topical briefs as well as integration of country specific information into broader sub-regional and ECA focused materials will be requested on a need basis.
• Support cooperation with government counterparts and coordination with development partners active in the sector, by preparing World Bank presented materials for those meetings, drafting minutes and other follow up documents and action items agreed during these meetings.
• Prepare internal and external progress reporting and briefing materials on the energy programs in Kosovo, and provide inputs into other Western Balkan materials as needed.
• Participate in Kosovo and Western Balkan team meetings of relevant topics and contribute to the preparation, implementation and follow up of international missions to Kosovo. International travel by the Energy Specialist to participate in missions to third countries is an option, conditional on the evolving portfolio of activities.

Selection Criteria

• A Masters’ level degree in science, engineering, finance, economics, business administration or equivalent areas;
• At least five years of relevant experience in the energy sector with demonstrated ability to engage credibly on a range of issues in developing countries;
• Knowledge of the EU acquis pertaining to contracting parties of the Energy Community and prior experience working on investment and analytical activities in these countries.
• Direct experience in at least two of the following areas: energy efficiency, energy sector economics, energy sector policy and regulation, energy and climate policy, renewable energy, transmission and distribution infrastructure, utility financial analysis and/or utility reform, power pools and regional integration;
• Strong quantitative analytical skills and ability to work independently are expected as well as an ability to present, summarize, and communicate complex content, for example in visually focused PPTs;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong partnerships with clients, different stakeholders and colleagues across units and departmental boundaries in a multi-cultural environment with virtual teams located in different countries;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Albanian are required, including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients;
• Work experience in Kosovo or Western Balkans would be desirable.

• Lead and Innovate – Develops innovative solutions.
• Deliver Results for Clients – Proactively addresses client’s stated and unstated needs.
• Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries.
• Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective and willingly receives diverse perspectives.
• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients.
• Make Smart Decisions – Interprets a wide range of information.

• Development – Knowledge and experience in development, including sectoral policymaking, and operationalization of development priorities;
• Policy dialogue skills – Assessing policy issues, distilling analytics, and playing an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders;
• Integrative skills – Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of energy sector;
• Energy sector technologies – Familiarity with hydrocarbon, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, energy efficiency, low carbon strategies, etc.;
• Energy policy, strategy and institutions – Familiarity with energy policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations.

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