Mining Specialist

Overview

The World Bank is seeking a Mining Specialist to contribute to the design and implementation of operations and knowledge activities in the metals and minerals sector, with a primary focus on Mauritania and a wider reach in West Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with WBG global and AFW regional country team in developing sector and/or regional strategies and support related policy advisory or “upstream” work.
• 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 the Mauritania DREAMS project as well as contributions to internal and external reporting tools.
• Conduct analytical work that informs strategic planning and territorial development in key mining regions.
• Contribute to the implementation of WBG’s M&M Global Strategy in West Africa including the preparation and implementation of country compacts/partnerships.
• Support the integration of infrastructure planning as a key consideration of mineral development with a particular focus on mineral value chain enhancement.
• 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.
• Support artisanal and small-scale mining agenda and business development with country clients when applicable.

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant mining sector experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in specific mining industry issues, project management and data analysis.

Qualifications

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.

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