The Economic Community of West African States Council Member, Economist (ERERA) Jobs in Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States Council Member, Economist (ERERA) Jobs in Nigeria
Role OverviewUnder the supervision of the Chairman ERERA, the incumbent shall ensure jointly with the other members, the regulation of cross-border electricity exchanges, in accordance with the provisions of Community texts.
He shall be appointed on full-time basis and for a non-renewable term of five (5) years.
Role and Responsibilities
Participating in the Council’s deliberations.
Guiding the Council in the development of Council’s Regulations relating to the economic regulation of the regional electricity market, particularly in the area of structuring and monitoring market operation, long-term financial viability, economic prospects, pricing/tariffs, competition and infrastructure development.
Assisting the Chairman of the Regulatory Council in carrying out his responsibilities, particularly the organization, monitoring and supervision of all ERERA’s activities, preparation of the annual report as well as preparation and implementation of ERERA’s budget.
Supervising the economic analysis of the energy sector.
Supervising the Financial Planning and Modeling of the energy sector.
Steering institutional reforms and energy policies.
Steering economic issues related to cross-border electricity exchanges and interconnection agreements.
Ensuring the management of electricity markets: planning, tariff/pricing, competition, funding.
Perform any other task as assigned by the Chairman.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
Master's Degree in Economics, Finance or Management or Energy Economics/Regulation or in a related field from a recognized University.
Twelve (12) years professional experience in planning, financial modeling and economic analysis of the energy sector.
Experience in a management position, preferably in a regulatory body.
Five (5) years’ experience in team management, preferably in a supervisory capacity, within an international organization or national electricity/energy regulatory body.
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.).
Deep knowledge of Power Purchase Agreements(PPAs) at national and/or regional levels.
Knowledge of Community institutions and mechanisms within the ECOWAS region, as well as proven experience in the area of electricity sector regulation in Africa.
Knowledge of political matters in West Africa and of the political mechanisms of the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, etc.
Experience in international relations and negotiations will be an added advantage.
Age Limit:
Be below 50
years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
ECOWAS Key Competencies
Senior leadership experience in establishing strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and building consensus with multiple internal and/or external stakeholders on complex issues in a multi-disciplinary governmental or international organization.
Knowledge of the ECOWAS mandate, strategic plan/priorities as well as the economic, political and social state/trends of Member States, as pertains to own scope of work.
Consistency in actions, values, methods, confidentiality, ethics, measures, principles, expectations and outcomes which connote a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Heads of Institutions, elected officials and statutory employees to facilitate compliance, build engagement, resolve conflicts and obtain support for change.
Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner.
Ability to promote a culture where people hold themselves personally accountable for results.
Ability to provide leadership, management, and technical oversight for all project activities and program deliverables in accordance with ECOWAS legal and administrative practices and standards.
Ability to conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with the ECOWAS performance management system and to mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: b30cmeconerera@ecowas.int using the Job Title as the subject of the email
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