Has
extensive experience with water resources management, as well as
recognized expertise in at least one of the subtopics (rural water
supply and sanitation, irrigation and drainage, water infrastructure,
regional water policy and strategy, water sector economy, water sector
institution and regulation).
Has
deep experience applying this knowledge to policy-related decisions and
advice, and seeing linkages across the Bank's program portfolio.
Has an advanced understanding of water sector finance. Can conduct complex analyses and develop financial models.
Has
a deep understanding of most of the water sector's economic concepts.
Develops innovative analyses across a range of complex and unusual
scenarios. Consults to clients and Bank staff around best practice in
this area. Devises novel approaches to analyzing water sector economic
impact.
Has a comprehensive understanding of the water sector institutions.
Has
a solid knowledge of water sector laws and regulations. Recognizes
which projects will be difficult to sustain when laws and regulations
are deficient or not enforced. Explains to clients and other
stakeholders the risks to the project when water sector laws and
regulations are deficient or not enforced. Supports client efforts to
address such weaknesses.
Has a broad
understanding of water resources monitoring, Can lead high-level client
discussions as well as deeper technical dialogue, is sought out to serve
as an authority and / or to peer review the work of others.
Has
deep experience applying this knowledge to policy-related decisions and
advice, and seeing linkages across the Bank's strategy and program
portfolio.
Demonstrated intellectual
leadership and ability to integrate sector specific knowledge with
broader operational strategies and policies and research objectives.
Recognition
as an expert in the field as evidenced either through a proven track
record of managing and delivering highly complex lending operations or
equivalent assignments (e.g. leading complex policy dialogue, delivering
other lending or non-lending, including advisory services).
Is
experienced with engineering feasibility and design studies. Is
familiar with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of
infrastructure such as: Wastewater treatment plants; Hazardous or Solid
waste facilities; Air pollution control systems (indoor and outdoor);
potable water treatment plants; Sanitation schemes; Water supply
facilities, industrial and agricultural facilities; Monitoring systems.
Understands
and successfully applies the concepts and tools required for economic
appraisal of projects, including: Estimating demand; Tariff structures
(design, pricing); Calculating economic rates of return; Financial
analysis; Cost recovery; Assorted market and non-market valuation and
modeling techniques; Net present value and discounting; Sensitivity
analysis; Impact evaluation; The role of uncertainty on expected
benefits and costs.
Ability to
communicate and defend orally and in writing difficult Issues and
positions to senior Bank management, government officials, etc
Knows
the body of regional water policy around the world, and understands
best practices. Is able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a
client's regional water policy and gauge the impact on a project and
society as a whole. Integrates this knowledge into other areas of the
Bank's strategy and portfolio.
