(Senior) Industry Specialist - Mining Engineer/Metallurgist
Job #: req36500
Location: Washington, DC or London, United States and United Kingdom
Grade: GG • Term: 3 years • Recruitment Type: International • Languages: English (required), Spanish/French (preferred)
Duties and Accountabilities
* As a member of multi-disciplinary teams, look for, screen, appraise, and supervise metals and mining projects in the exploration, development, operation and expansion stages.
* Work with the Minerals & Metals team to develop business strategies including target commodities (e.g., bulk commodities, base metals), regions and clients, as well as potential midstream and downstream opportunities in the value chain (such as smelters).
* Participate in business development to build a strong pipeline of investment opportunities including leveraging networks and helping to build client relationships.
* Assess the technical and commercial merits of Minerals & Metals projects, as well as the quality of potential investee management and technical teams, to assist in the early‑stage screening and detailed due diligence of investment proposals.
* Help recruit and supervise Lenders' Independent Engineering firms to support investment decisions, including drafting terms of reference and review reports produced by them.
* Assist in the Minerals & Metals portfolio management, through monitoring and supervision of projects which IFC finances including periodic site visits and regular review of project progress.
* Work with investment colleagues to ensure technical risks are captured in financial models, including reviewing commodity price projections and markets.
* Work with other specialists, e.g. environmental and social development specialists, to ensure technical risks are captured in their respective disciplines.
* Work with teams and specialists on climate mitigation solutions, including adaptation and climate‑resilient operations, support resource efficiency efforts in mining operations.
* Contribute to knowledge management to support the Minerals & Metals team including commodity analysis and technical presentations, compile and disseminate relevant sector knowledge.
Selection Criteria
* Graduate degree in engineering or metallurgy (or related discipline) with emphasis on mining, mineral processing, smelting and refining.
* Broad experience (10+ years minimum) in the metals and mining and metallurgical industry combining operations and project development, with a deep understanding of the interface between technology, operations management, technical parameters, and financial viability of mineral and metallurgy projects.
* Expertise in some of the following areas: ore resources/reserves, mining techniques, mine planning, mineral processing, midstream and downstream operations such as smelting and refining, project development, environmental and social considerations, cost estimation (capital and operating), project engineering and construction, feasibility studies, competitive positioning and benchmarking, and markets for metals and industrial minerals.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English; fluency in one or more of other major languages is a plus.
* Computer literacy is required.
* Prior experience in working for a bank / investment fund in appraising metals and mining investments 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
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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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