Associate Industry Specialist – Transport and Logistics

Appraises transport and logistics investments for the World Bank Group, assessing technical feasibility, commercial risk, development impact and portfolio performance. The role links operational sector expertise with advisory work and knowledge sharing for investment teams and public and private clients.

• Identify transport advisory opportunities and support sector strategy and business development
• Assess transport investment proposals for technical feasibility, commercial risk and development impact
• Review major engineering, operations and concession contracts
• Develop market assessments, revenue projections, cost benchmarks and operating assumptions for financial models
• Appoint and supervise technical and market consultants and prepare appraisal reports
• Supervise transport investments through technical review and field inspection
• Resolve portfolio operating weaknesses and capture lessons for future projects
• Share sector knowledge and integrate it into project design and implementation

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline
• At least five years of professional experience in the transport or logistics industry
• Direct experience in at least one transport or logistics subsector with broad familiarity across others
• Experience working with or on private-sector transport projects
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to travel to and work in emerging-market countries

• Experience with private-sector transport projects in emerging markets
• Experience in technical due diligence, project appraisal, feasibility assessment or technical advisory work

• Transport Investment Appraisal
• Technical Due Diligence
• Feasibility Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Market Analysis
• Revenue Forecasting
• Cost Benchmarking
• Contract Review
• Portfolio Supervision
• Knowledge Management

• EPC Contracts
• O&M Contracts
• Concession Agreements

• Three-year term appointment
• Some international travel may be required
• Benefits include retirement, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave