Senior Transport Specialist – Logistics

The World Bank seeks a senior logistics specialist in Washington, D.C. to lead its global logistics and supply-chain agenda. The role will provide policy, analytical and operational advice; develop investment and regulatory frameworks; support regional project teams; advance private capital mobilisation; and build knowledge, partnerships and learning on sustainable freight, multimodal transport and logistics systems.

• Lead the World Bank Group logistics and supply-chain development agenda
• Develop policy, regulatory, institutional and investment frameworks for logistics performance
• Support regional teams with technical advice across project and advisory cycles
• Assess logistics business models, investment opportunities and private-sector participation
• Lead knowledge work and learning initiatives on logistics and sustainable freight
• Build partnerships with governments, logistics operators, investors and development partners

• Master’s or PhD degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Engineering, Infrastructure Planning or a related field
• At least eight years of experience in logistics, supply-chain management, freight transportation, logistics infrastructure or related advisory work
• Experience shaping logistics policy dialogue with country counterparts, senior Bank management and high-level government officials
• Proven experience advancing private-sector participation and private-capital mobilisation in logistics
• Excellent communication and representational skills

• Logistics Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• Freight Transport
• Trade Facilitation
• Private Capital Mobilisation
• Transport Policy
• Investment Frameworks
• Logistics Infrastructure
• Sustainable Freight
• Stakeholder Engagement