World Bank Group Nigeria Job: Vacancy for Senior Energy Specialist (Abuja)
Duties and Accountabilities
The person selected will have the following responsibilities:
(i) support the broader policy and reform program in the energy sector in Nigeria, identifying opportunities and risks for strengthening the Bank’s engagement in the sector and the delivery of results;
(ii) support the design, preparation, appraisal of new energy sector operations;
(iii) Supervise power sector investments and/or capacity building projects or components such as the Nigeria Electricity and Gas Improvement Project (NEGIP) and the National Energy Development Project (NEDP);
(iv) support the development of national and regional Analytic and Advisory Activities (AAA) and extend support to regional investment projects such as the Niger River Basin Development Project involving rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Kainji dam and hydropower plant and the West Africa Gas Pipeline Project involving supply of Nigeria’s gas to neighboring West African countries as necessary;
(v) coordinate with development partners, key government officials, regional institutions and other Bank Group teams as necessary; and
(vi) participate as part of the World Bank’s team at national forums, workshops and conferences focusing on energy issues.
(i) support the broader policy and reform program in the energy sector in Nigeria, identifying opportunities and risks for strengthening the Bank’s engagement in the sector and the delivery of results;
(ii) support the design, preparation, appraisal of new energy sector operations;
(iii) Supervise power sector investments and/or capacity building projects or components such as the Nigeria Electricity and Gas Improvement Project (NEGIP) and the National Energy Development Project (NEDP);
(iv) support the development of national and regional Analytic and Advisory Activities (AAA) and extend support to regional investment projects such as the Niger River Basin Development Project involving rehabilitation of Nigeria’s Kainji dam and hydropower plant and the West Africa Gas Pipeline Project involving supply of Nigeria’s gas to neighboring West African countries as necessary;
(v) coordinate with development partners, key government officials, regional institutions and other Bank Group teams as necessary; and
(vi) participate as part of the World Bank’s team at national forums, workshops and conferences focusing on energy issues.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications for consideration:
(i) Master’s degree in economics, engineering, finance or related field;
(ii) at least 8 years of combined experience in the World Bank, other international development institutions, companies and/or government institutions and utilities in energy sector with demonstrated track record in operational work;
(iii) experience in leading/anchoring a power sector dialogue and preparation/supervision of donor funded energy projects is considered a distinct advantage;
(iv) experience and/or substantive exposure with recent developments in the energy sector such as Gas to Power issues including supply contracts/delivery systems; renewable energy technologies, including hydro and Solar power power; regulatory reform; transmission/distribution network operations ; and commercial policies including utility revenue recovery strategies;
(v) a track record of team work and ability to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision;
(vi) a track record of good external client relations skills at all levels of seniority;
(vii) good oral and written communication skills, in particular ability to effectively dialogue with and relate to clients and stakeholders; and,
(viii) demonstrated proficiency in English is essential. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
(ii) at least 8 years of combined experience in the World Bank, other international development institutions, companies and/or government institutions and utilities in energy sector with demonstrated track record in operational work;
(iii) experience in leading/anchoring a power sector dialogue and preparation/supervision of donor funded energy projects is considered a distinct advantage;
(iv) experience and/or substantive exposure with recent developments in the energy sector such as Gas to Power issues including supply contracts/delivery systems; renewable energy technologies, including hydro and Solar power power; regulatory reform; transmission/distribution network operations ; and commercial policies including utility revenue recovery strategies;
(v) a track record of team work and ability to produce high-quality results and outputs with minimal supervision;
(vi) a track record of good external client relations skills at all levels of seniority;
(vii) good oral and written communication skills, in particular ability to effectively dialogue with and relate to clients and stakeholders; and,
(viii) demonstrated proficiency in English is essential. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
How to Apply
Deadline: March 4, 2011
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