MIGA · 20 hours ago
(Senior) Industry Specialist - Mining Engineer/Metallurgist
Washington, DC, , US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMIGA is part of the World Bank Group, which provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. The Senior Industry Specialist (Mining Engineer/Metallurgist) will contribute to the strategic planning and execution of IFC's involvement in the Minerals & Metals sector, focusing on investment opportunities and sustainable development outcomes.
Finance
Responsibilities
As a member of multi-disciplinary teams, the successful candidate will 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Spanish
French
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Retirement plan
Medical, life and disability insurance
Paid leave, including parental leave
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Company
MIGA
The home of the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform, MIGA helps draw international private capital to developing countries by providing guarantees (political risk insurance, credit enhancement and trade finance guarantees) to investors and lenders.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Atsuhiro Oguri
Partnership Specialist
Hiroyuki Hatashima
Chief Evaluation Officer
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