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Expert in Energy Access and Renewable Energy Job with Ecowas

 

20-02-11 - Expert in Energy Access and Renewable Energy job and career vacancy has been announced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. The ECOWAS Commission intends to recruit one consultant working under the supervision of the Energy Directorate for the development of the access to energy services.

 

   
   

The broad objective of the Consultant is to assess the status of the implementation of the White paper, define and implement an action plan for achieving the goals set in the Energy policy, and contribute in the coordination of activities of the Directorate of Energy in Energy Access scaling-up, develop short, medium and long-term work programs and action plans, monitor the implementation of the community Energy Access program and propose necessary adjustment.
 

Expert in Energy Access and Renewable Energy
(1 Position)
Internationally recruited position ¦Department: Infrastructure
¦Directorate: Energy
¦Grade: ¦Salary: USD 120,000 per annum¦Supervisor: Director of Energy

¦Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/INFRA-C/001/2011
¦Duration: Two (2) years ¦Closing date: 28-02-2011

Responsibilities

The consultant will report directly to the Director of Energy, he/she will be responsible for the elaboration of national programmes on access to energy services, capacity building and finance mobilization in view of the implementation of the White paper. He/She will initiate the activities for increasing the access to energy services in the region.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills
Qualifications:

¦At least a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, or other relevant field like electro-techniques, Energy Policies or a related field;
¦ A relevant combination of Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Degree in Management, Business Administration (MBA) will be a plus.
¦Possession of a higher degree (PHD Level) would reduce the required professional experience to eight (8) years.

Experience:

¦Ten (10) years professional experience in the energy sector, with pertinent achievement in energy access programmes or projects.
¦Knowledge and experience in coordination of Energy Programs and projects at national and regional levels.
¦Experience in preparation and Management of donor-funded projects and working with development partners would be an advantage.
¦Highly motivated with established leadership credentials in the energy and development community, with the diplomatic skills necessary in an often highly charged, high-profile political environment, and a track record of successful dealings at the highest levels of Government and the private sector/civil society.
¦Demonstrated experience in program and project management, strategic planning, resource mobilization and fund raising.
¦A sound knowledge and experience in coordination of Energy Programs and projects at national and regional levels.
Competences:

¦Ability to work in a team and establish good team spirit in a multi-national/multi-cultural environment.
¦Extensive experience in West Africa.
¦Must be computer literate.
¦Good writing and communication skills



Method of Application

Candidates must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.

Languages
Excellent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French or Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage

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All application closes 28 February 2011.

 

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This is a job for an experienced Energy expert with the Ecowas commission, the regional organization of West African countries.

It is an organization with high visibility, high profile in African countries. It is a "known" name. The need is for an experienced Energy expert. It is important that candidates have full details of the Ecowas Regional Policy for increasing access to energy services by rural and sub-urban populations. Only candidates that meet the qualifications and work experience requirements will be considered. Assessment will be the candidate's previous work experience which must be relevant to requirements, as well as the candidate's packaging. Relevant experience will rank high.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide Ecowas with leadership in Energy Services.

Understand the rationale for the Energy policy and follow application instructions.  Have real knowledge of the expectations. What is the purpose and mission of Ecowas? Ensure that the job is in line with your career ambitions. Have an understanding of the Ecowas commission work environment.

Ensure that you meet the requirements, understand the need and sell yourself as the best candidate for the job.



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