Transport Analyst

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The government of Pakistan is very committed to implement the e-mobility agenda to address climate change challenges. The Government of Punjab has taken the lead on the introduction and implementation of E-buses. This challenge will require international experience and lessons learned from cities that have implemented e-buses in the recent years. E-buses has a strong link with the climate change mitigation. The government of Punjab has approved a e-mobility policy, and for its implementation the Ministry of Communication of Punjab has requested World Bank support with international lessons and a roadmap for the introduction and implementation. The WB through the transport team has started this collaboration and the client has appointed a key team for the analytical work.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Transport Specialist, the Transport Analyst will undertake the following tasks:

Support analytical work, that includes the collection of transport data, process and results. 

Identify experiences and lessons learned on E-buses and 2-3 wheelers from selected cities and countries. 

Identify the key challenges and propose practical recommendations. 

Support the team and government to organize their needs and priorities on e-mobility. 

Assist the transport team with inputs and analytical work for the dialogue with governments.

☒Adaptability and Flexibility ☒Client Orientation ☒Commitment and Motivation ☒Communication ☒Creativity ☒Knowledge Sharing ☒Respect for Diversity ☒Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest and/or experience (ideally one year) in urban transport, e-mobility or infrastructure financing;

Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Communications and interpersonal skills.

Pakistan is situated in South Asia. Located along the Arabian Sea, it is surrounded by Afghanistan to the west and northwest, Iran to the southwest, India to the east, and China to the northeast. Pakistan has an extremely varied geographical outlook, including mountains, deserts, major rivers and the sea. Pakistan experiences frequent earthquakes, occasionally severe, especially in north and west.

Security: Islamabad is a family duty station. For all official travel, UN Security Clearance is required/mandatory. Registration with home embassy is highly recommended. International Staff deployed in Pakistan are required to report to Security Unit for detail briefing.

Health: State of the art health facilities are available throughout the country and especially Islamabad. Dental care facilities are also available. There are no mandatory vaccines required to travel to Pakistan. Currently dengue fever is on the rise in Pakistan especially in Punjab. Mosquito repellents are recommended. There are other health facilities in Islamabad which have been recognized by WHO.

Diet, Food and Water: There are many local markets around Islamabad as well as various supermarkets that are stocked with imported goods. Islamabad has a large number of restaurants and cafes. Tap water is not advisable and bottled water is available almost everywhere. Using alcoholic drinks in public is illegal in Pakistan.

Respect: Pakistan is a conservative country and it is advisable for women to wear long skirts or trousers in public (Pakistani women wear the traditional shalwar kameez, but in the big cities, women wearing jeans and khakis is not very uncommon sight, especially in casual settings, shopping malls and around picnic spots). Dress codes for men are more lax, though shorts are uncommon. Men should never shake hands with or touch a woman they don't know very well. As with most of South Asia, the right hand is used for eating, shaking hands and giving or receiving everything (including money), while the left hand is reserved for handling shoes and assisting in toilet duties.

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