Senior Mining Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as the in-region focal point for mining business development and portfolio management across the MENAPP region.
• Lead the preparation and implementation of the Baluchistan Mining Master Plan and support the Reko Diq corridor in Pakistan.
• Support the design and implementation of mining partnerships and compacts in Egypt and Jordan, focusing on regulatory reform and geological information systems.
• Coordinate technical assistance and analytical work with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in Saudi Arabia.
• Act as a senior interface with governments to provide technical guidance on mining sector strategy, governance, and infrastructure planning.
• Coordinate engagement with development partners, international financial institutions, and private-sector stakeholders to align public-sector planning with investment needs.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in mining, engineering, geology, public policy, economics, management, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in the mining sector.
• Significant experience in mining sector policy, regulation, and institutional reform.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-country programs and work across diverse institutional frameworks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the WBG MENAPP region.
• Exposure to large-scale mining investments and transactions.
• Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Urdu.
• Knowledge of core infrastructure sectors such as power, transportation, or utilities.
• Experience in financial advisory services.

Benefits

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

About the Company

The World Bank Group is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, it provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to help clients solve their greatest development challenges and transform natural resource wealth into sustainable economic development.