E T Consultant

E T Consultant

Description

The WB Eastern and Southern Africa Region is committed to helping the countries in AFE to realize their considerable development potential and become more competitive in the global economy by focusing on (i) Creating Jobs and Transforming Economies, (ii) Building Up the Digital Economy, (iii) Making Institutions more Efficient and Accountable, (iv) Investing in People, (v) Supporting Climate Change Mitigation and (vi) Adaption and  Building Partnerships and Working across the African Continent.  More information: https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/region/afr/eastern-and-southern-africa  

Transport Global Practice Better transport has the potential to improve the lives and livelihoods of billions of people by facilitating access to jobs, markets, and essential services such as healthcare or education. The World Bank provides financial and technical assistance to help countries implement sustainable mobility solutions that create real, lasting development benefits. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/transport

The ETC reports to the Practice Manager. S/he is expected to work on transport projects on urban mobility, land transport, regional connectivity and logistics. The transport portfolio in Mozambique currently consists of one Bus Rapid Transit project and three road projects, while the engagement in the region also includes port and airport projects in Madagascar and Mauritius.

The objectives of the assignment will be to:

• Support preparation, implementation, and supervision of transport projects in Mozambique and neighboring countries, including urban mobility, roads, regional connectivity, and logistics.
• Contribute to technical, economic, financial, climate, gender, road safety, and operational analysis, including data collection activities such as traffic counts, road condition assessment, and socioeconomic data, to inform project design, implementation, and policy engagement support.
• Support project quality through technical inputs, peer reviews, consultant oversight, missions, progress reviews, and report implementation issues to task team leaders, ensuring compliance with World Bank standards.
• Provide inputs to, or prepare, operational and analytical outputs including aide memoires, management letters, ISRs, project documents, briefings, reports, case studies, data analysis, technical drawings, maps, and presentations.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, assist in preparing for World Bank-organized workshops and conferences, support client engagement and meetings with external stakeholders and development partners, contribute cross-sectoral inputs to policy notes, Country Partnership Frameworks and sector studies, participate in Communities of Practice, and support the World Bank's representation in relevant transport sector forums.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree or higher in civil/transport engineering, urban/regional planning, economics, public policy, finance infrastructure or other related disciplines;
• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in the transport sector or a related infrastructure field (with a government transport authority, contractor(s), design or supervision consultant(s), or development institutions, or international financial institution), with exposure to one or more of the following:

(a) transport infrastructure design or planning;

(b) civil works contract management and execution;

(c) procurement of civil works and consultancy contracts;

(d) sustainable transport infrastructure asset management; and

(e) economic, social, and environmental impact of infrastructure investments;

• Work experience with programs financed by development partners is an asset;
• Familiarity with transport policy, strategy, institutions, and regulation at national or international level, as a foundation for analytical support to senior staff;
• Awareness of cross-cutting issues affecting the transport sector, such as private sector engagement, environmental and social impacts (including gender-based violence), road safety, occupational health and safety, and climate change;
• Familiarity with transport modeling or engineering economics, particularly as applied to transport demand modeling, corridor analysis and infrastructure investment appraisal, is a desirable asset;
• Proficiency in technical tools including GIS or AutoCAD or similar drafting software, as well as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Portuguese; French is an additional asset.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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