African Development Bank Group Sector Manager, RDGE1, RDGW1 Jobs in Nigeria
African Development Bank Group Sector Manager, RDGE1, RDGW1 Jobs in Nigeria
The PositionUnder the supervision of the PESD Director, the Sector Manager, Power and Energy Operations serves as the leader of the Division in the region and empowers RBDU staff to accomplish their objectives by directing and delegating duties and tasks while supporting, mentoring and engaging with them to deliver the agreed regional work program.
He/She coordinates the collaborative efforts with other Departments of the PEVP Complex and oversees engagement with other Complexes of the Bank to identify business opportunities that have a positive impact on overall achievement of the High 5s.
Duties and responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Lead the strategic staffing of the Power Systems Development team in the region, giving due support to and championing the Bank’s Energy Strategy, and delivery of the Light Up and Power Africa component of the High Fives.
Drive and ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Power Systems Development Division in achieving the Bank’s strategic imperatives and the management of change.
Cultivate and ensure a culture of "ONE-Bank" in the entire Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Complex with the highest levels of ethics, fiduciary responsibility and professionalism to protect and enhance the reputation of the Bank.
Provide technical and managerial leadership to empower staff in the definition and realization of the key performance indicators (KPIs) of the Division as derived from the PESD Department’s KPIs / targets - including joint / shared KPIs with other PEVP units and Bank Complexes.
Ensure effective Divisional budget resources management.
Strengthen the human and institutional capacities of countries and regional power development institutions, to deepen the capacity of the Bank to prepare and implement transformational flagship power sector projects/programs effectively, and to become the thought leader in knowledge products and advisory support services in power utility and electricity services management.
Lead multi-disciplinary teams including Investment Officers, Economists, Financial Analysts, Engineers, Environmental & Social, Fiduciary experts, Lawyers, etc., to identify, prepare, design, appraise operations, and lead technical dialogue in power sector development, reforms and restructuring.
Lead and drive the Division’s contribution to development policy dialogue with Government Officials in the Power / Energy Ministry in close collaboration with PEVP management/personnel and the Regional Business Delivery Unit.
Business Development
Manage the delivery of the lending and non-lending programmes for member countries in the region in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.
Advance regional integration through the development of, and contribution towards the execution of major regional transformative development projects to attain the Bank’s High 5s: Namely, ‘Light up & Power Africa,’ ‘Integrate Africa’, ‘Industrialize Africa’, ‘Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa’ and ‘Feed Africa’.
Ensure demonstrable impacts are made as per the objectives of the Bank ‘Strategy for the New Deal on Energy for Africa’, the ‘Gender Strategy’ and the ‘Jobs for Youth in Africa Strategy’ among others.
In close collaboration with PEVP management/personnel, develop critical resources including tools and technical capability necessary for originating bankable projects, and contribute to strengthening cross-complex programmatic linkages and efforts.
Pipeline Development: In collaboration with regional power development institutions, build and maintain a diversified pipeline and lending programme of investments (SO and NSO) in the power sector across the region to meet the Bank’s profitability targets while delivering transformative impacts throughout the electricity supply value chain.
Building Relationships and Using Influence
Developing partnerships: Lead the Division’s contribution in the creation of networks and partnerships to implement the ‘Light up and Power Africa’ of the High 5, and make impact on ‘Feed Africa,’ ‘Industrialize Africa,’ ‘Integrate Africa,’ and ‘Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa’ pillars of the High 5s;
Performance Management
Execute staff performance management, including work performance appraisals and assessments of staff potential, and training and development needs.
Foster an environment that stimulates and rewards performance, initiative and innovation, and encourages continuous learning, open communication and teamwork.
Selection Criteria
Hold at least Master’s degree (or its
university equivalent) in Electrical/Power Engineering, Electro-mechanical Engineering, Energy Services or any other relevant field.
A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in a senior management position or leadership role in a power utility, with at some private sector experience; and certified by a recognized Engineering institution.
Must hold Qualification or Certification in any of Project Management, Power and Energy Economics/Finance or any Construction works management certification.
Experience in development of national and multinational Power and Energy Strategies and strong understanding of socio-economic and development issues of evolving national and regional electricity markets in Africa.
Demonstrated experience and successful track-record in working with Development Finance Institutions.
Demonstrated experience in management of a portfolio of energy/power investment projects, portfolio optimization and risk evaluation, project re-financing and restructuring in response to changing business environments.
Familiarity with strategies, policies, procedures and practices of bi-lateral and multilateral development institutions.
Demonstrated understanding of sovereign and non-sovereign project cycles and financing structures, including alignment with least-cost national / regional master-plans and project identification, development, design, due diligence, risk assessment / allocation and implementation / management strategy (including procurement strategy, communication strategy, knowledge management, capacity building, handover and other critical success factors)
Ability to identify and create meaningful linkages across sectors, and with other development partners to drive development impact at a country and regional level.
Demonstrate effective communication and corporate negotiation skills, proven to yield positive outcomes with senior counterparts, both internal and external; and understanding of when and how to apply diplomacy, influence, maintain a hard line, make or break contacts, unwritten lines of influence and conduct oneself professionally.
Knowledgeable in the technical structuring and execution of debt and equity investments, and project and finance documents, such as FIDIC-based Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contracts, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts, Power Purchase Agreements, Fuel Supply Agreements; Partial Risk Guarantees); and familiar with the restructuring and contract / agreement risk allocation / optimization, in rapidly evolving electricity markets.
Attributes
Ability to take prudent business risks and make effective, timely and well-determined decisions.
Networking ability required to build successful relationships and partnerships with a broad range of clients, internal and external, for effective delivery of results.
Prudence and skill in identification of such relationships and partners based on meeting the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution.
Highly developed strategic thinking skills allied to an ability to translate strategic concepts and direction into the implementation of workable and sustainable projects and programs.
Innovative, Creative and Client Oriented.
Operational Effectiveness and focus on agreed results and impacts.
Good Communication and Problem-Solving skills.
Excellent team-building, mentoring and supervision skills.
Excellent Professional written and verbal communications in English or French, with a demonstrated working knowledge of the other; a bilingual candidate will have added advantage.
Competence in the use of standard Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Projects and PowerPoint) and familiarity with Development Finance Corporate applications / tools.
Application Closing Date
30th August, 2020.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; African Development Bank Group Sector Manager, RDGE1, RDGW1 Jobs in Nigeria
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