Senior Energy Specialist

il y a 2 semaines


Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire African Development Bank Temps plein
African Development Bank: Energy Sector Expert

The African Development Bank is seeking a highly skilled Energy Sector Expert to join its team. As a key member of the Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Complex, you will play a crucial role in shaping the Bank's energy sector strategy and supporting the implementation of transformative projects across the continent.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct power sector assessments and evaluate institutional and regulatory environments to identify opportunities for strategic support and intervention.
  • Lead the formulation of comprehensive energy sector plans aligned with national development goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Provide policy advice to governments on energy sector reforms, including strategies for the design of energy markets, reform of utilities, tariff setting, energy transition, energy security, and financial viability of energy initiatives.
  • Support energy sector planning initiatives and utilize innovative approaches to support demand forecasting and resource assessment in Regional Member Countries (RMCs).
  • Monitor and support the evolution, design, and harmonization of energy regulatory frameworks in RMCs and Regional Economic Communities (REC), promoting competition, efficiency, and sustainability in the sector.
  • Build capacity within regulatory bodies through training and technical assistance on best practices in energy regulation, enforcement, and utility management.
  • Develop strategies to enhance operational efficiency and financial sustainability of energy utilities, including supporting utility transformation efforts, design of new business models, strengthening corporate governance structures, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Support the development and promotion of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to strengthen power sector regulatory frameworks, enhance utility operations and service delivery, and mobilize private sector investments in RMCs.
  • Coordinate energy initiatives and programs with regional bodies such as the African Union, RECs, Development Financial Institutions, and other partners.
  • Support the design of energy sector projects, ensuring alignment with broader energy strategies, national development goals, and financial and technical feasibility.
  • Contribute to the generation and dissemination of knowledge on best practices in energy sector planning, regulation, energy innovation, utility reform, and innovative financing mechanisms.
Requirements:
  • Hold at least a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Planning or Energy Economics, Policy Studies/Analysis, or a related field.
  • Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in utility operations, power systems planning, regulation, and policy analysis.
  • Knowledge of electricity market design/operations, electricity/energy services tariff regulation and design, and restructuring of electricity utilities.
  • Experience in power system planning, including use of advanced modelling techniques.
  • Experience in conducting comprehensive assessments of power system demand analysis and energy policies to enhance operational efficiency and least cost electrification.
  • Strong communicator with ability to articulate ideas to achieve support and consensus among stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues and proffer effective solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the needs of clients and customise solutions to meet their objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within diverse teams and foster collaboration.
  • Capable of making effective and timely decisions to ensure project success.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the principles of project life cycles and project implementation to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Competent in interacting with government and donor agency representatives, as well as with the private sector.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage the strengths and expertise of team members to achieve project goals.
  • Capacity to initiate and manage innovative practices and drive organisational change.
  • Proficient communicator in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
  • Competent in standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

This is an international position, and the selected candidate will be offered international terms and conditions of employment.


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