Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

Duties and Responsibilities

The Transport Specialist reports to the Practice Manager. S/he is expected to work on transport projects on urban mobility, land transport, regional connectivity and logistics, and aviation. The transport portfolio in Mozambique currently consists of one BRT project and three road projects, while the engagement in the region also includes port and airport projects in Madagascar and Mauritius. Analytical work supporting these engagements is also under way, including on gender and transport, and climate resilience. The objectives of the assignment will be to:

• Co-lead and/or support task teams in the preparation and implementation of transport projects in Mozambique, covering the core elements (planning, financial and economic analysis, engineering, maintenance, and operations), but also incorporating key cross-cutting issues such as gender, climate change, road safety, and private sector participation;
• Co-lead analytical work on gender and climate resilience as may be required, either embedded within transport operations or as independent analytical piece of work.
• Support in the operationalization of the Gender Action Plan for East and Southern Africa through the development of gender result chains in operations and support in the design and implementation of analytical work, including liaison with key stakeholder in Mozambique;
• Support the design, preparation and implementation of new lending and non-lending activities that can also be part of larger regional transport or trade facilitation programs; 
• Engage with clients in designing and advancing sector policy and institutional reforms and capacity building programs, seeking to develop capacity in the implementing entities to plan, develop, and manage transport projects under their jurisdiction, with gender opportunities and climate resilience embedded;
• Participate in the policy dialogue under the guidance of the Practice Manager and the Country Manager, with external stakeholders/development partners in the country and region;
• Provide support and guidance to improve the quality of transport projects in general, through peer reviews, technical advice, quality assurance;
• Advise government counterparts on technical matters associated with transport projects, including engineering aspects, the formulation of policy, and measures to strengthen institutional arrangements;
• Supervise the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure quality and consistency with the World Bank standards;
• Provide procurement and contract management support and advice to the project implementing agencies;
• Regularly review project implementation and participate in missions inclusive of site visits and supervision missions and review progress reports, and make recommendations on remedial measures;
• Participate in cross-sectoral teams responsible for preparation of policy notes, Systematic Country Diagnostics and Country Partnership Frameworks, public expenditures reviews, sectoral studies, and research and policy development activities on the topics/sections pertaining to transport, urban development, trade & competitiveness, and agriculture sectors; 
• Support the World Bank-wide professional community of staff engaged in the transport practice by participating in a selected number of thematic technical groups (Global Solutions Groups or Communities of Practice) and drafting of technical notes, and supporting cutting-edge work in collaboration with other global practices to enhance knowledge creation and dissemination, and expanding the existing knowledge base;
• Stay abreast of recent developments in the transport sector world-wide, and on cross-cutting issues, in relation to the topics of specialization for this position; identifying knowledge gaps and disseminating relevant knowledge to clients; and
• Represent the World Bank as designated by the Practice Manager, the Country Director or the Operations Manager at public events relevant to the sector.
• Provide inputs to or prepare diverse outputs/operational products (e.g. aide memoire, management letters, implementation status and results reports (ISRs), project documents, sector and country briefings, background reports, case studies, etc.).

Selection Criteria

Technical Competencies

The position requires candidates with expertise and practical experience in infrastructure planning, design and construction, sector policy, combined with appreciation and awareness of the challenges/difficulties of working in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Specialist in-depth knowledge of a particular thematic focus (such as urban mobility, climate resilience or logistics) is essential, as is experience in working in developing countries.

Candidates for the position will be selected based on the following considerations:

• Master’s degree or higher in civil/transport engineering, planning, economics, environment, public policy, finance or other related disciplines;
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in the transport sector or in a related infrastructure field (either with a government’s transport authority, contractor(s), design or supervision consultant(s), or development institutions), with demonstrated ability to work on: (a) infrastructure design or planning; (b) civil works contract management and execution; (c) procurement of civil works and consultancy contracts; (d) sustainable transport infrastructure asset management; and (e) economic, social, and environmental impact of infrastructure investments;
• Experience of working with programs financed by other development partners; 
• Work experience in developing countries, with experience in more than one of the World Bank’s regions and/or in fragile and island states as an asset; 
• Experience on citizen engagement related activities and incorporating gender perspective into transport operations will be an asset.
• Experience in analytical work, such as on international and national transport policy, strategy, institutions and regulation as they relate to the transport sector;
• Knowledge of key developments in related sectors and on cross-cutting issues affecting the performance of the transport sector, such as private sector engagement, environmental and social impacts including gender-based violence, road safety, operational health and safety issues, and climate change; 
• High degree of self-motivation, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision; 
• Ability to identify and develop potential areas for future World Bank transport sector initiatives based on client consultation and analysis; 
• Willingness to travel to and work in challenging country environments; 
• Excellent written and communications skills in English; Portuguese and/or French would be a desirable additional asset.

WBG Competencies

• Lead and Innovate – Develops innovative solutions.
• Deliver Results for Clients – Proactively addresses clients’ stated and unstated needs.
• Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries – Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective and willingly receives diverse perspectives.
• Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients.
• Make Smart Decisions – Interprets a wide range of information and pushes to move forward.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in race, gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.  All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.

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