ECOWAS Chairman - ERERA Jobs in Nigeria
ECOWAS Chairman - ERERA Jobs in Nigeria
Role Overview: Under the supervision of the Commissioner, Energy & Mines, the incumbent shall oversee all activities, programs, projects, policies, guidelines related to the development of the regional electricity market and regulation in the ECOWAS region.
Role and Responsibilities
The Chairman is the Chief authorizing Officer of the Regulatory Council. He represents the Regulatory Council in all activities and represents ERERA in any case of law;
Organizing, monitoring, coordinating and supervising all the activities of ERERA and its staff;
Preparing the agenda, convening and chairing the Regulatory Council meetings;
Authorizing and implementing the budget prepared by the ERERA Regulatory Council and approved by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers;
Ensuring the dissemination and publication of decisions taken by the Regulatory Council’s on the regulation of cross-border electricity exchanges within ECOWAS and ensuring the day-to-day operation of the organization;
Supervising activities related to Administration, Finance, Accounting and Human Resources carried out by ERERA;
Promoting teamwork and collaboration amongst the ERERA staff under his/her direct supervision by providing clear direction and guidance, setting achievable objectives and goals and fomenting an environment that enables them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently;
Fostering a positive work environment, respectful of both men and women, and ensuring that the highest standards of conduct are observed in the Center;
Identifying opportunities and implementing innovation and continuous improvement in support of organizational excellence and world-class performance;
Updating the ECOWAS Commissioner for Energy and Mines, on an ongoing basis, on the progress and challenges faced in the implementation of programs and projects, as well as on technical, policy, strategic, administrative, financial and accounting issues and resources mobilization;
Overseeing and monitoring all ERERA activities, ensuring opportunities are maximized to coordinate work programs, by providing technical and policy guidance and inputs and ensuring the application of the highest quality standards, within the appraisal framework of ERERA;
Implementing of financing agreements and/or technical assistance and interacting regularly with technical and financial partners;
Elaborating of the ERERA annual budget, following up its implementation and monitoring;
Evaluating programs and projects implemented by the center;
Preparing reports and their submission to the ERERA statutory bodies;
Collaborate deeply with the West Africa Power Pool(WAPP) to develop the ECOWAS regional electricity market;
Reinforce the capacity building of the national energy regulatory bodies;
Perform any other as assigned to him/her by the superiors.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering, Energy, Economics, Finance or
Law from a recognized university in a discipline related to the mandate of the organization and the position.
15 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of energy specially in generation, transmission, distribution or sale and/or regulation, law, economics and finance financial management, diplomacy in a senior leadership capacity with a minimum of 7 years’ experience working on issues related to the ECOWAS region; experience working with Member States and delegations in the context of international organizations; extensive experience in program and project planning, financing and oversight;
Good knowledge of institutional reforms and electricity sector regulation;
Good knowledge of energy policy issues, in particular electricity sector institutional reforms, as well as economic issues related to cross-border electricity exchanges and electricity market management (planning, tariff/pricing, competition, funding, etc.);
Good knowledge of Community institutions and mechanisms within the ECOWAS region, as well as proven experience in the area of electricity sector regulation in West Africa. Experience in international relations and negotiations will be an added advantage;
Knowledge of policy and strategy development, change management and related issues, with broad geographical outcomes/impacts;
Ability to lead the development, management/review of reports and papers on technical and policy issues;
Knowledge of ECOWAS policies, management, administrative, budgetary and staffing systems, procedures and regulations;
Progressive senior leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and building consensus with multiple stakeholders on critical and/or complex issues.
Age Limit:
Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ECOWAS Chairman - ERERA Jobs in Nigeria
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