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The East Asia and Pacific Region (EAP) and the EAP Regional Infrastructure Department (IEADR)

The EAP region serves 22 client countries with a total population of about 2 billion. Clients range from large IBRD countries such as China, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines; to smaller IDA countries (or IDA/IBRD blend countries) such as Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, several Pacific Island states, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. The EAP region presents a dramatic illustration of the global dynamics, opportunities and risks of the 21st century. EAP has made spectacular progress towards achieving the WBG’s twin goals, eliminating extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity – extreme poverty declined faster than any other region and the income of the bottom 40% increased substantially. Such a rapid transformation has made EAP one of the most dynamic regions in the world. However, it also faces important challenges such as managing the largest shift in rural-to-urban population in human history, coping with rising inequality, addressing large infrastructure gaps, dealing with climate change, and building human capital.

The EAP Infrastructure Department (IEADR) is responsible for project lending and policy advisory work in the energy, transport and related climate action and private capital mobilization space for the EAP Region. The department has a transport and energy lending portfolio of approximately $10 billion – and a diverse program of analytic and advisory work. The principal themes underlying the infrastructure department’s lending and advisory engagements include: access to modern energy services and all-weather road and transport services; transitioning to a clean energy mix away from coal, and green transportation systems; building climate resilient energy and transportation infrastructure; integrated urban mobility planning and solutions; financial restructuring and debt-management at the infrastructure sector and economy-level; regional infrastructure network connectivity, integration and trade; and energy connectivity; and reform of state-owned enterprises and delivering efficient private finance solutions.

Transport in Indonesia is a rapidly-evolving portfolio. Currently, it has one ongoing urban transport project and a road program under preparation. with an aggregate value of about US$ 1.0 billion. The ASAs cover port tariffs, digitalization of maritime supply chain, low-carbon sustainable urban mobility pathways rail sector, and E-bus transition in Jakarta region among others. The transport team’s focus is to support the government in developing policies and implementing reforms in a wider range of areas for increased impact including need-based infrastructure development, PPPs, road safety, urban mobility, environmental sustainability, climate change, innovative financing mechanisms, transparent monitoring and accountability, road reforms, transport/road funds, gender equality, economic corridors, and regional integration.

The incumbent will report to the IEAT1 Practice Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Extended Term Consultant based in Jakarta is expected to work on ongoing lending projects, ASA programs, and discussions on various modes of transport, with a focus on the subnational road sector and urban mobility. The position requires the candidates to be able to support the dialogue with counterparts, and effectively contribute to coordination with the Country Management Unit and teams in other sectors.

The main duties of the Extended Term Consultant will include the following:

• Provide support in the preparation of project documents (Project Concept Notes, Project Appraisal Documents, Aide Memoires, Implementation Status and Results Reports, Implementation Completion and Results Report, etc);
• Review reports provided by counterparts and World Bank consultants, and work with them to improve as necessary;
• Draft consultant TORs and support the procurement process of projects;
• Contribute to analysis in ASAs related to Indonesia
• Support task teams by coordinating specialists from other sectors, and safeguard and fiduciary teams;
• Participate in meetings and missions for project preparation and implementation supervision;
• Prepare presentations for various opportunities.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in the field of transport planning, urban mobility, or urban development.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in the fields of policy development, or project preparation and implementation in the transport sector. Experience in urban mobility preferred.
• Experience in working in or working closely with the government, or working in or working closely with international donors.
• Experiences in working on World Bank operations (including analytical works or lending operations) preferred.
• Good understanding of Indonesian government’s regulations, and fiscal and budgetary system desired
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Bahasa

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