Infrastructure Economist - World Bank Yerevan Office - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent will play a role within the ongoing energy program in Armenia, and have limited involvement in the transport project as well. S/he will be a member of the regional Europe and Central Asia Sustainable Development Department (ECSSD) team and report to the Energy Sector Manager based in the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC and to the Armenia Country Manager based in Yerevan.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Monitor and analyze the economic and financial performance of energy sector entities;
- Perform economic and financial appraisal of energy and transport projects;
- Provide support in preparation and day-to-day supervision of energy and transport projects, including contribution to the development of various Bank documents during project preparation, supervision and completion;
- Prepare short informal papers on specific energy sector issues and contribute to formal energy related analytical work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master's degree or equivalent in economics and finance;
- At least five years of relevant experience in energy economics/finance, energy tariff setting and regulatory issues;
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent knowledge of oral and written English and Russian;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and team-work capabilities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

To apply, please submit in English a statement of interest, three reference contacts and a detailed CV to the attention of Era Buniatyan, Sr. Executive Assistant/ HR Coordinator, at: ebuniatyan@worldbank.org . Tel: 520992, 523992.