Senior Energy Specialist in Kenya

Senior Energy Specialist

S/he will contribute to the sector dialogue with the government, sector agencies including the power utilities, regulator, business and civil society stakeholders and donors.

S/he will contribute to and lead the supervision of ongoing projects, and play a lead role in formulating new lending and non-lending activities; including review of planning, contracting, and execution of power generation, transmission and distribution projects.

S/he will engage in policy development, manage knowledge dissemination and actively coordinate with other development partners;

The successful candidate will be holder of at least a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, Finance or equivalent; with at least eight (8) or more years of relevant operational experience and proven performance in the power sector including hands-on involvement in project design, appraisal and management.

S/he should have solid understanding of issues pertaining to the energy sector including policies, institutions, regulations, investment climate and private sector development.

Electronic Applications:

For the full position description and complete selection criteria and required competencies, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an on-line application at www.worldbank.org/careers.

Click on >Current job openings> job#1 30526.

The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, nationality, culture and educational background.

Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date is April, 11th 2013.