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

Senior Industry Specialist (Technical, Commercial & P&R Integration) Job #434792, Organization: IFC, Sector: Transportation, Grade: GG, Term Duration: 3 years, Recruitment Type: International Recruitment, Location: Washington, DC, United States, Required Language: English, Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59pm UTC. Work at the World Bank Group (WBG) offers a unique opportunity to help countries solve development challenges. IFC, as part of the WBG, invests in groundbreaking projects using data, research and technology for sustainable development. Key Responsibilities Define, lead and challenge technical due diligence across transport projects (design, capex, opex, implementation risks), including ToR drafting, consultant selection, appraisal trips/site visits to identify potential issues, validate assumptions, and test operational readiness. Translate technical findings into clear implications for financial viability, risk allocation, and structuring. Assess whether project design is aligned with demand realities and operational efficiency requirements. Identify key technical risks and define practical mitigation measures compatible with private sector expectations. Review contractual frameworks (EPC, O&M, concession agreements) focusing on lender/investor requirements. Ensure alignment between technical assumptions and financial models (capex, opex, ramp‑up). Support preparation of investment materials with clear articulation of risks, mitigants, and value drivers. Provide a commercial perspective on market dynamics. Support pipeline development by screening opportunities, identifying risks and solutions, engaging with governments, clients, sponsors, operators, and internal teams to shape commercially viable and bankable pathways to private financing. Support portfolio supervision by monitoring technical and operational performance, identifying emerging risks, advising on corrective actions, and feeding lessons learned into new origination. Work closely with regional teams to ensure policy and regulatory frameworks are aligned with private sector participation requirements. Translate regulatory and institutional constraints into concrete implications for project bankability. Advise public sector counterparts on how to design projects and frameworks that can attract private capital (tariffs, risk allocation, contractual structures). Identify key bottlenecks (regulatory, institutional, technical) and propose targeted, practical reforms. Contribute to ensuring consistency between upstream policy work and downstream investment execution. Capture lessons learned across projects to inform repeatable models for private capital mobilization. Contribute to the development of practical guidance, tools, and templates for teams across regions. Support dissemination of best practices linking policy frameworks, technical design, and investment outcomes. Selection Criteria Master’s degree in engineering (transport, civil, or related field); advanced degree preferred. 15+ years of experience combining technical project work and exposure to private sector investment/PPP environments. Demonstrated ability to connect technical, regulatory, and commercial dimensions of infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of PPP/concession frameworks and policy constraints affecting private participation. Experience engaging with both public sector stakeholders and private investors/operators. Strong communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. WBG 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. Benefits The World Bank Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Bank Group