Senior Industry Specialist - Energy Markets and Regulation - GG

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Date of last update: 2025-12-01 (Expiry date: 2025-12-09)

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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.

We utilize and leverage our products and servicesas well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Groupto provide development solutions customized to meet clients' needs. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges.

Clients view IFC as a provider and mobilizer of scarce capital, knowledge, and long-term partnerships that can help address critical constraints in areas such as finance, infrastructure, employee skills, and the regulatory environment.

IFC is also a leading mobilizer of third-party resources for its projects. Our willingness to engage in difficult environments and our leadership in crowding-in private finance enable us to extend our footprint and have a development impact well beyond our direct resources.

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.org

The Global Energy (CEMEN) team is part of the Global Energy and Mining Department (CEM) at IFC. Our unit in collaboration with the regional industry groups, is responsible for IFC's energy business, including power generation, transmission, distribution and innovative clean energy technologies. Our team is united by core values of Impact, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Together, we tackle the world's toughest challenges, and advance social and economic inclusion.

CEMEN is looking to recruit an Senior Industry Specialist - Energy Market and Regulation to contribute to CEMEN's priorities related to sector strategy and expertise, knowledge sharing, market creation and innovation, business development, and transaction due diligence and monitoring.

Role Responsibilities:

● Work closely with interdisciplinary CEMEN teams to i) develop and implement IFC's strategy and agenda in various energy segments; ii) lead, co-lead or collaborate as team member in certain Global Energy initiatives and contribute to market creation and innovation in the energy sector. This will include leading strategy or sector presentations to diverse internal & external stakeholders and/or leading the development of selected knowledge products for internal or external audiences.
● Support investment officers, including working with client relationship managers to support client engagement and business development in the energy sector.
● Assist in reviewing new projects as part of the investment decision process: as member of investment teams for selected transactions, support investment officers, management and the credit department in assessing market-related risks (e.g., regulation, merchant exposure). This includes hiring and managing market consultants where/when needed, recommending market scenarios and interacting with investment teams to provide financial model inputs/assumptions, providing detailed assessment and discussing related investment structuring and/or valuation implications.
● Support portfolio supervision management, relationship managers and teams when assessing market related aspects, or issues in specific projects.
● Provide strategic, operational, and analytical support to the CEMEN Manager, and to other senior IFC and World Bank Group executive staff; including taking the lead on developing knowledge products or summaries related to specific market related requests.
● Maintain a strong grasp of energy sector trends and innovations.
● Mentor more junior IFC staff on issues related to energy sector markets and regulation.

Selection Criteria

● Master's degree or equivalent in economics, strong quantitative skills including financial analysis, ideally with exposure to economic regulatory theory as it applies to infrastructure regulation.
● Minimum of 12-15 years of professional experience in the energy sector, with significant exposure to emerging markets and broad expertise across electricity and natural gas markets.
● Deep knowledge of market and regulatory issues related to electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply, with significant expertise in de-regulated markets, including policy, regulation, system planning, or operation.
● Proven analytic ability in the context of competitive electricity markets, including both bid- and cost-based approaches and spot price projections.
● Expertise in both price and quality regulation, understanding of key tradeoffs and tariff sustainability. Knowledge of subsidy design approaches and techniques for targeting and emphasizing public funds efficiency. Knowledge of RAB valuation and WACC allowance methodologies is desirable.
● Knowledge and experience around contractual approaches underpinning private participation in the sector, including full privatization and private participation via concessions, affermage, management contracts or other forms, with preference for detailed knowledge of contracts that require private risk capital to be deployed.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Salary and Benefits

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave, including parental leave; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Explore the full range of our worldwide benefits here: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/benefits

The World Bank Group is committed to providing competitive compensation and transparency in salary ranges. For most of our positions, we generally offer starting salaries between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary scale, commensurate with your skills, experience, and qualifications. For more information visit the WBG Compensation Scales site: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/human-resources/HQ-AND-CO-COMPENSATION-SCALES

For the best experience and to help keep your data secure, please apply for roles directly through our Careers website: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.

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Duties and responsibilities: Under the supervision of the digital practice manager The Senior Digital Specialist, will be responsible for the following: •Lead missions and supervise major projects in the sector as a Sr Digital Expert; interact with clients at the policy and senior management levels, organize and manage policy notes on digital development and policy evaluation in collaboration with sector agencies, development partners and other Global Practices. •Lead the design, preparation and supervision of World Bank Group financed digital related investments and policy reform programs in client countries, with a particular emphasis on stimulating development of digital infrastructure through leveraging private sector investments, strengthening regulatory agencies and digital authorities with special emphasis on cybersecurity and emerging tech capabilities, facilitating development of digital government infrastructure, platforms and services, and promoting development of digital skills and innovation. •Advise clients on strategies, best practices and design of programs to develop the foundations of their digital economies. This may include participating in complex technical assistance activities and providing just-in-time technical and strategic expertise on the design of the overall policy, institutional and delivery framework for a digital economy . •Participate in complex technical assistance activities and provide ad hoc technical and strategic expertise on the design of the overall policy, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the development of the digital economy in client countries, including development of National Digital Economy •Policy and Digital Strategy documents. •Develop innovative and practical approaches to solving difficult policy and operational issues for selected high priority topics in Digital Development, notably around Institutional Design, Capacity Development, Regulation, and Ecosystem Building. •Generate high-quality thought leadership productsincluding think pieces, best-practice papers, policy briefs, and blog articlesfor publication on institutional and public platforms. Prepare and supervise the development of best-practice notes and analytical reports on digital transformation, •Cybersecurity and AI ensuring technical rigor, relevance, and alignment with global standards. •Lead the resolution of complex technical, institutional, and program implementation challenges across the digital sector, including the direct engagement with member governments and partner agencies to address implementation issues. •Provide specialized technical expertise and policy advice on digital governance, institutional reform, and project design, with a focus on digital safeguards and emerging technologiessuch as AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and virtual realityas well as core components of Digital Public Infrastructure (eID, payments, interoperability, e-signature, among others). •Liaise and provide guidance to colleagues working in other sectors (including agriculture, health, education, energy, financial services, transport, etc.) on how to leverage digital technologies to improve public service delivery and efficiency in the respective sectors and to stimulate digital innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in those sectors by private sector actors. •Contribute to policy dialogue with senior officials of client countries, regional institutions and development partner agencies. •Work independently under general direction of unit manager, in collaboration with other team members, and guide and mentor junior staff. •Represent the Digital Unit and the Bank at regulatory and other fora and events, as well as liaise in the above areas with key external and internal partners (including energy, water, transport, financial services, and private sector advisory services) on ICT / Digital Economy policy and regulatory matters and playing a leadership role in related fora. •Conduct business development activities to support development of the Digital Transformation portfolio in the region following the one world bank group approach. Selection Criteria •Masters or PhD degree in economics, public policy, private sector development, technology, telecom engineering, or another relevant field. •At least 8 years of relevant experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility. Experience leading telecoms operators, digital consultancies or Digital Authorities/Ministries/Agencies would be a particular advantage. •Excellent operational skills and ability to lead complex policy dialogue. •Excellent leadership and supervisory skills with established track record managing multi-location and virtual teams. •Demonstrated in-depth experience and track record of results and successfully working across sectors, disciplinary and institutional boundaries. •Ability to influence dialogue and policy on Digital Transformation and its use in other sectors without direct control or authority. •Strong sense of strategy, including ability to prioritize and exit activities and engagements; track record in streamlining and rationalizing product offerings. •Good partnership experience, including involving multiple stakeholders – both public and private – in building collaborative alliances for results. •Experience in applying practice know-how and effective policy dialogue to achieve development results. •Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish (required) with proven experience in dealing with the media, external stakeholder and expert groups. •Strong drive for results, taking personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results. •Strong business judgment and analytical decision making, analyzing facts and data to support sound and logical business decisions. •Proven ability to function effectively as a team member of multi-disciplinary teams, mentor staff, and resolve conflicts constructively. •Proficiency in English and Spanish is essential and ability to interact with clients in French and Portuguese would be an advantage. WBG Leadership Values and Behaviors: Leadership of Self: Role model the change and values for WBG; Demonstrate courage of convictions, ownership and self-mastery within the organization in accordance with our values. Collaborative Leadership: Be mutually accountable for entire WBG's corporate targets and success; Work across WBG and with clients and partners to achieve better results. Client Solutions Leadership: Be the leading provider of development solutions for country clients; Provide leadership in both knowledge generation and knowledge sharing. Decisive Leadership: Take informed risks and make decisions in a transparent manner resulting in transformative impact for clients; Commit to decisions once they have been made. WBG Culture Attributes: 1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact. 3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/521791568041235683-0220012019/original/WBGCoreCompetenciesFinal.pdf) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information: Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) session to receive tailored guidance. - For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility. ______________________________________________________________________

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