Senior Industry Specialist (Technical, Commercial & P&R Integration)

The World Bank Group
Washington, DC
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The Senior Industry Specialist will operate at the intersection of technical due diligence, commercial viability, and policy/regulatory frameworks, with the objective of enhancing project bankability and enabling private capital participation. The role will involve defining, leading, and challenging technical due diligence across transport projects, translating technical findings into clear implications for financial viability, risk allocation, and structuring, and assessing whether project design is aligned with demand realities and operational efficiency requirements.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include defining technical due diligence, translating technical findings into financial implications, assessing project design, identifying key technical risks, reviewing contractual frameworks, and supporting preparation of investment materials. Additionally, the role will involve providing a commercial perspective on market dynamics, supporting pipeline development, and supporting portfolio supervision.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of technical due diligence, commercial viability, and policy/regulatory frameworks, as well as experience in transport projects and private capital mobilization. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technical and commercial aspects of project development and to contribute to the development of practical guidance, tools, and templates for teams across regions.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of technical due diligence, commercial viability, and policy/regulatory frameworks
  • Experience in transport projects and private capital mobilization
  • Ability to define, lead, and challenge technical due diligence
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the World Bank Group and contribute to global development challenges
  • Chance to work with a diverse team of professionals from around the world
  • Opportunity for career growth and professional development
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
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