Senior Mining Specialist

World Bank Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global development organization is seeking a Senior Mining Specialist in Singapore. This role involves developing strategies for mineral sector challenges and providing expert policy advice to governments. Candidates should have a master's degree and at least 8 years of experience in the mining industry, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and sustainability issues. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to significant international development projects within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan

Paid leave including parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree or higher in a mining-related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of international work experience in the mining industry.
• Experience with policy, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability in mining.

Responsibilities

• Frame World Bank’s strategy on mineral sector challenges.
• Lead operational work and policy dialogue on mineral sector issues.
• Provide expert policy and technical advice to governments.

Skills

International work experience

Policy development

Mining industry knowledge

Technical advisory skills

Stakeholder engagement

Results-oriented approach

Education

Master's degree in mining related discipline

Job description

Senior Mining Specialist

Job # req35077 – Organization: World Bank – Sector: Mining/Geology – Grade: GG – Term Duration: 3 years 0 months – Recruitment Type: International Recruitment – Location: Singapore – Required Language(s): English – Closing Date: 12/18/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

About This Role

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

Infrastructure Vice Presidency

The Infrastructure (INF) Vice Presidency within the World Bank is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. It currently consists of four global departments: Energy & Extractives (EEX), Transport (TRA), Urban, Resilience and Land (URL), and Global Infrastructure Finance Department. It oversees the Bank's work across energy and transport sectors, urban development, and efforts to promote energy transition, low‑carbon transportation, livable cities, disaster risk resilience, land management, and quality infrastructure services through public‑private partnerships. Infrastructure represents around $110 billion of the Bank’s portfolio.

Extractives Global Unit (IEEXI)

The Extractives Global Unit focuses on mining. The unit is responsible for designing and implementing World Bank operations and knowledge activities in mining at both global and country levels, managing a multi‑donor trust fund program (Extractives Global Programmatic Support – EGPS), and leading global initiatives such as Coal Mines Closure – Just Transitions, Climate Smart Mining (CSM), and Resilient and Inclusive Supply Chain Enhancement (RISE). The objective of the unit is to provide technical advice and support on cutting‑edge policy, analytical work, and investment lending preparation, often resulting in financing to support developing countries turning their natural resource wealth into sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic development, consistent with climate mitigation goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute towards framing the World Bank’s strategy and service responses to the evolving technical, fiscal, regulatory, environmental and social challenges in the mineral sector and related areas.
• Lead in cross‑sector contexts and multidisciplinary teams on operational work and policy dialogue with countries and internally in the World Bank Group across a broad range of mineral sector issues on long‑standing and emerging business lines, and contribute to new business development.
• Initially concentrate on the World Bank’s ongoing mining sector financing and advisory support to ASEAN countries, as well as ongoing pipeline and portfolio operations in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Indonesia.
• Provide expert policy and technical advice to governments on policy, fiscal, institutional and regulatory frameworks for mineral development, processing, governance, negotiations, national economic and infrastructure linkages, and mine closures.
• Lead on developing innovative approaches supporting the Bank’s efforts in mining projects, including adoption of approaches to decarbonize mining activities and development of resilient supply chains for metals needed for the energy transition.
• Take a lead role in partnering with others within the World Bank Group (including IFC and MIGA) and on joint initiatives with industry, government, NGOs, and regional institutions to implement the Bank’s broader mining agenda.
• Conduct outreach to key stakeholders, including delivering presentations to World Bank Group management, staff and a range of external audiences.
• Maintain dialogue and internal relationships with Country Management Units in selected countries.
• Mentor junior staff.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum of a master’s degree or higher in a mining related discipline (e.g., natural resource management, mineral economics/finance, geology, or mining, metallurgical, geotechnical or environmental engineering) from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 8 years of broad international work experience including experience in Asia (but not limited to Asia) in the mining industry development agenda; ideally in the private sector focusing on mining investment or government relations, and experience with policy, institutional, regulatory, and fiscal frameworks for mineral development projects, processing, governance, sustainability (environmental and social), mine closures, local economic development, and mining linkages to the domestic economy.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of mineral regulatory and institutional frameworks; taxation; sector governance; exploration and development; mining and mineral processing; environmental and social protection; local content; community and gender linkages and mine closure.
• Exposure to and experience in a mix of project, policy, negotiations, and planning issues in mining ideally in the public sector or in industry preferably in developing economies.
• Results‑oriented approach and proven problem‑solving skills, with a strong ability to devise and manage work plans and manage a portfolio of projects ensuring delivery and results on time and within allotted resource budgets.
• Experience of building effective working relationships and working successfully with a range of constituencies in government, mining industry and community groups, creating partnerships and gaining commitment for action.
• Knowledge of the intersection between mining and the climate change agenda, including approaches to climate mitigation and adaptation in the context of mining, greening mineral value chains and decarbonization, and sustainable extraction and processing of critical minerals.
• Demonstrated experience of assessing macro and micro trends (economic, social or technological) that affect the mining industry as well as geopolitical trends affecting investments, supply chains, and resource governance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, participate in strategic cross‑sector dialogues within the network, across countries, among a multi‑disciplinary team of colleagues and other development institutions, government, and other organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and/or French; a demonstrated ability to operate and collaborate effectively in a diverse team and matrix environment; and engage with the adequate levels in the World Bank Group and with Government. Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in writing may be requested later in the hiring process.
• Ability to mentor and manage less experienced team members and consultants within the World Bank Group.

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

Core competencies include collaboration, commitment to excellence, ethical conduct, inclusive culture, and continuous learning.

Benefits and EEO Statements

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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