ABOUT THE COMPANY:

non profit

JOB SUMMARY

IAWE4 seeks an Energy Analyst based in Brazzaville, Congo to support the Africa Energy unit’s work in electricity sector reform and utility turnaround through its ongoing operation, as well as in the structuring of future potential interventions to support energy access and clean energy generation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:

• Co-lead the implementation support of the Strengthening Electricity Services project (Projet d’Amélioration des Services d’Électricité in French, abbreviated as “PASEL”), of which the development objective is to improve the quality of electricity service delivery, improve the performance of the distribution and retail segment, and improve access to electricity;
• Oversight the implementation of technical assistance and analytical activities to support the country in improving the sector’s technical and operational performance, as well as planning;
• Co-lead in the raising of trust funds to support the aforementioned analytical activities, along with associated reporting requirements;
• Co-lead analytical work to support the country’s electricity access agenda to achieve universal access in 2030 through grid extension, mini grids, and off grid solutions.
• Co-lead analytical work that could inform how to support the development of hydropower and solar potential to allow the Country to achieve its decarbonisation and future electricity generation targets;
• Facilitate the coordination of stakeholders in the energy sector, including development partners, government institutions, civil society and academia for a better implementation of the Government’s power sector recovery plan.
• Support energy team members in the country office on sector dialogue on the ongoing sector reform (notably that of the affermage of the distribution segment of the electricity sector), as well as investments in transmission and distribution and private sector participation in hydropower and solar projects development.
• Coordinate with other World Bank Global Practices, IFC, MIGA and other partners.
• Contribute to other Congo Programmatic analytical work.

This requisition is open to WBG staff as well as External candidates.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in energy engineering/planning/economics or equivalent areas relevant for the development of the energy/extractives sector;
• At least 3 years of combined experience in the World Bank, other international institutions and/or companies, government agencies, and/or power sector utilities with demonstrated track record of successful engagement with complex projects;
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of energy/extractives policies, technologies or strategies, Private sector participation, and institutional development needed to support development and for the success of project and analytic work;
• An excellent track record in carrying out high quality and timely analytical reports and activities would be advantageous;
• Experience of analysis and advice on regulatory reform, economic analysis of sector reform impacts (subsidies etc) and cost of service;
• Experience leading and/or playing key roles in policy dialogue with clients and stakeholders;
• Experience working on World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) lending and non-lending operations is desirable;
• Demonstrates active listening skills and the ability to influence the audience (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers).
• Experience working with large global teams, with an ability to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision is required;
• Highly motivated, ability to work independently, taking initiative, and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven 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 oral and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms and to engage in evidence-based dialogue with clients;
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of at least one of relevant thematic business lines such as Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Oil & Gas; Mining; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Hydropower; Power Systems & Technologies; and,
• Translates technical analyses into policies, operations and/or research as they relate to any of the following thematic business lines: Energy Access; Economics, Markets & Institution; Oil & Gas; Mining; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Energy Finance; Hydropower; Power Systems & Technologies.

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