Job Vacancy - Senior Energy Specialist (Household Energy) - ESMAP/World Bank

As a member of the ESMAP team, the Sr. Energy Specialist will coordinate activities related to household energy in the Energy Poverty Theme of the program. Application Deadline is 22nd April 2007!

Duties and Accountabilities

• Provide the analytical and intellectual leadership to support country teams to develop overall strategies for household energy that respond to the specific country needs, and integrating this into an overall strategy for the energy sectors and, in doing so, special emphasis will be paid in ways in which these actions contribute to the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals.
• Provide the leadership in the implementation of the household energy programs' development, monitoring and capacity building strategies; advise client countries and Bank colleagues on financial, institutional and technical issues related to household energy.
• Continue the work undertaken by the ESMAP core team on indoor air pollution (dissemination of the damaging effect of indoor air pollution on human health, and of the opportunities in many sector to introduce remediation programs, update and review of best practices of improved stoves, including the linkages with sustainable biomass production)
• In the context of supporting country teams and providing policy advise to clients (i) generate "think pieces" and "best practice" papers; (ii) analyze complex financial, institutional and implementation issues for household energy; (iii) lead the development of policy proposals; (iv) support teams and, as requested, lead the interface with governments and agencies in the design of policy framework and advise on resolving implementation issues.
• Prepare relevant case studies, strategy papers and publications and the dissemination and knowledge management strategy of the ESMAP household energy activities.
• Supervise the appointment and work of short-term consultants ensuring consistency and conformity to Bank standards; evaluates studies and sector-related project documentation.
• Establish and strengthen links with the gender and SME practitioners in the World Bank and other institutions to support cross-thematic work on gender-household energy and the provision of household energy services through SMEs, both of which are important programs in the ESMAP business plan.
• Maintain liaison and dialogue with local, state and central government agencies, donors, research institutions, NGOs, the private sector and other institutions working in the household energy sector.
• Establish cross-sectoral dialogues with the Water and Sanitation Program, and specifically on its household sanitation program to fertilize each other's programs on issues such as market strengthening, consumer demand, consumer research, SME development, and eventually collaborate on joint household environmental health programs.

Selection Criteria

• Masters degree in engineering, economics, business or related fields directly applicable to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• At least 8 years experience in household energy with demonstrated track record in operational, policy formulation and analytical work.
• In-depth background with adequate education, experience and demonstrated competence in several of the following functional areas, as related to household energy: (a) economics; (b) interfuel substitution; (c) demand side measures (incl. improved cookstove programs); (d) supply side measures (incl. in sustainable forestry and rural development); (e) mainstreaming of household energy issues in energy sector planning and strategy formulation; (f) evaluation and assessment of donor assistance for household energy programs
• A track record of team work and ability to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and virtual teams located in different regions
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills. Spoken and written fluency required in English, and French desirable
• Demonstrated political awareness and ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and to otherwise cultivate effective, productive client relationships/partnerships.
• Experience with international lending institutions, global programs or international development agencies is an advantage
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and in developing countries in more than one region is an advantage

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