Senior Mining Specialist
World Bank Group, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Senior Mining Specialist
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Organization: World Bank
Overview
The KIMPR (Metals and Minerals Policy and Regulation) unit is part of the Infrastructure Vice Presidency (INF VPU). This position focuses on coordinating complex mining sector engagements across the KIMPR Asia region, providing policy advice and supporting investment facilitation for critical minerals.
Responsibilities
Coordinate WBG support to India’s National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM), including policy, regulatory, and investment facilitation across all value‑chain segments.
Support coordination of a WBG engagement on a major copper‑gold project in Pakistan’s Tethyan Belt, including policy, regulatory, and institutional technical assistance.
Collaborate with a Senior Mining Specialist in Port Moresby and partners in Washington and Singapore on technical assistance for Papua New Guinea, including policy frameworks and environmental/social governance.
Support preparation for a potential Country Compact in Indonesia by linking policy reform, institutional strengthening, and investment pipelines.
Implement the M&M department’s global strategy in the Asia region by coordinating team activities and framing country compacts.
Provide expert technical advice on policy, fiscal, institutional, and regulatory frameworks for mineral development, processing, governance, negotiations, and mine closures.
Help calibrate country‑level narratives across the Asia portfolio, benchmarking globally.
Collaborate with the Metals and Minerals Solutions and Impact team (KIMSI) to align departmental priorities and deliver integrated results.
Lead innovative approaches to support WBG mining projects, including resilient supply chains for key minerals.
Conduct outreach and presentations to internal stakeholders and external audiences.
Maintain relationships with regional management units at headquarters.
Mentor junior staff.
Qualifications
Minimum of a master’s degree in mining, engineering, public policy, economics, or related discipline.
At least 8 years of relevant mining sector experience.
Experience in mining sector policy, regulation, and institutional reform, preferably with large‑scale investments and transactions.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi‑country programs across WBG institutions.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with ability to manage competing priorities across time zones.
Ability to work sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations.
Fluency in English required; knowledge of Hindi, Urdu or Arabic is a plus.
Knowledge of other infrastructure core sectors (power, transportation, utilities) and/or experience in financial advisory is a plus.
Culture Attributes
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
Benefits and EEO Statement
World Bank Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, medical, life, and disability insurance, paid leave (including parental leave), and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are an equal‑opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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Location: Washington, DC, United States
Organization: World Bank
Overview
The KIMPR (Metals and Minerals Policy and Regulation) unit is part of the Infrastructure Vice Presidency (INF VPU). This position focuses on coordinating complex mining sector engagements across the KIMPR Asia region, providing policy advice and supporting investment facilitation for critical minerals.
Responsibilities
Coordinate WBG support to India’s National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM), including policy, regulatory, and investment facilitation across all value‑chain segments.
Support coordination of a WBG engagement on a major copper‑gold project in Pakistan’s Tethyan Belt, including policy, regulatory, and institutional technical assistance.
Collaborate with a Senior Mining Specialist in Port Moresby and partners in Washington and Singapore on technical assistance for Papua New Guinea, including policy frameworks and environmental/social governance.
Support preparation for a potential Country Compact in Indonesia by linking policy reform, institutional strengthening, and investment pipelines.
Implement the M&M department’s global strategy in the Asia region by coordinating team activities and framing country compacts.
Provide expert technical advice on policy, fiscal, institutional, and regulatory frameworks for mineral development, processing, governance, negotiations, and mine closures.
Help calibrate country‑level narratives across the Asia portfolio, benchmarking globally.
Collaborate with the Metals and Minerals Solutions and Impact team (KIMSI) to align departmental priorities and deliver integrated results.
Lead innovative approaches to support WBG mining projects, including resilient supply chains for key minerals.
Conduct outreach and presentations to internal stakeholders and external audiences.
Maintain relationships with regional management units at headquarters.
Mentor junior staff.
Qualifications
Minimum of a master’s degree in mining, engineering, public policy, economics, or related discipline.
At least 8 years of relevant mining sector experience.
Experience in mining sector policy, regulation, and institutional reform, preferably with large‑scale investments and transactions.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi‑country programs across WBG institutions.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with ability to manage competing priorities across time zones.
Ability to work sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations.
Fluency in English required; knowledge of Hindi, Urdu or Arabic is a plus.
Knowledge of other infrastructure core sectors (power, transportation, utilities) and/or experience in financial advisory is a plus.
Culture Attributes
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
Benefits and EEO Statement
World Bank Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, medical, life, and disability insurance, paid leave (including parental leave), and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are an equal‑opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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