Sobre a organização
The World Bank Group is a diverse, global community working across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. In the Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) region, the World Bank invests in sustainable mobility, digital economy, job creation, and climate-resilient infrastructure to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that improve lives.
Descrição da função
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Practice Manager within the Transport Global Practice, the Extended Term Consultant (ETC) will support the preparation, implementation, and supervision of transport projects in Mozambique and neighboring countries. The portfolio includes Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), road projects, regional connectivity, ports, airports, and logistics initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project Preparation & Supervision: Assist in technical, economic, financial, climate, gender, and road safety analyses, including field data collection (traffic counts, road conditions, socioeconomic surveys).
- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Review technical documents, oversee consultants, participate in supervision missions, monitor implementation, and ensure compliance with World Bank standards.
- Operational & Analytical Deliverables: Prepare operational outputs including Aide Memoires, Management Letters, Implementation Status Reports (ISRs), project briefs, maps, data analyses, and technical drawings.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Representation: Support client engagement, workshops, cross-sectoral input for Country Partnership Frameworks, policy notes, and representation in transport sector forums under senior guidance.
Requisitos
Education:
Master’s degree or higher in Civil/Transport Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, Economics, Public Policy, Infrastructure Finance, or a related field.
Practical Experience & Competencies:
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience in the transport sector or related infrastructure field (with transport authorities, contractors, design/supervision consultants, or international financial institutions).
- Practical exposure to transport infrastructure design/planning, civil works contract management, procurement, asset management, or infrastructure impact assessments.
- Experience with programs funded by international development partners is an asset.
- Proficiency in technical tools including GIS or AutoCAD (or similar drafting software), as well as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with transport modeling or engineering economics (demand modeling, corridor analysis) is desirable.
- Fluent in written and verbal English and Portuguese; French is an additional asset.
Eligibility Note:
- As per WBG policy, Extended Term (ET) appointments are subject to a lifetime maximum of 3 years. Candidates who have completed 3 years of ET appointments are ineligible.
Como candidatar-se
Interested candidates must submit their application directly through the official World Bank Group Careers Portal prior to the closing deadline: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/38503?c=worldbankgroup?source=planetvagas