(Senior) Industry Specialist - Gas & LNG

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and techno-commercial expertise to support IFC’s investment decision-making process for gas and LNG transactions.
• Undertake appraisals of investments, including site visits, supervising external consultants, and reviewing major contracts.
• Collaborate with internal WBG teams, including investment officers, legal counsel, and environmental specialists, to deliver high-quality project recommendations.
• Monitor technical aspects of the gas and LNG portfolio throughout the construction and operational phases.
• Conduct market analysis and provide thought leadership on emerging trends, technologies, and policies within the sector.
• Contribute to the development of sector strategies, integrating gas and LNG solutions into energy transition and climate resilience frameworks.
• Build and maintain relationships with private sector clients, government agencies, and development partners.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the global gas and LNG sector, ideally in senior roles within an International Oil Company (IOC) or engineering consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas and LNG infrastructure, supply chains, and emerging technologies.
• Expertise in project development and project finance.
• Familiarity with commercial and contractual norms, including GSAs, LNG SPAs, TUAs, and PPAs.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to travel for work and work effectively within multicultural teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS).
• Knowledge of global LNG and regional gas market trends, particularly regarding gas-fired power generation.
• Experience with competitive fuel analysis across various hydrocarbons (natural gas, diesel, HFO, LPG).
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or French.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement plan.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid leave, including parental leave.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

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. Working in more than 100 countries, IFC uses its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries to foster sustainable economic growth.