Power Sector Regulations and Procurement Specialist at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

African Development Bank (AfDB) - Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Power Sector Regulations and Procurement Specialist

Reference: ADB/17/234
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50093636

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for ‘Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s Ten Years Strategy, High 5s priority of "Light up and Power Africa".
• The complex’s objectives are (i) to develop policy and strategy; (ii) to provide deep sector technical expertise to the Regions by gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted for their expertise on complicated transactions; (iii) to develop new financing instruments; (iv) to act as spokesperson to represent the Bank with external stakeholders on all aspects of “Light Up and Power Africa".
• The Complex will focus on areas of Power systems, policy and regulation, renewable energy; and, Climate and Green Growth.

The Hiring Department

• The Energy, Financial solution, policy and regulation department is responsible for advising Regional Member Countries in the establishment of relevant policies and regulations and to structure energy investments.
• The department is also responsible for coordinating relevant flagship programs: Early stage Project support and Financing Catalyst and country wide transformation. Under the department there are two divisions.
• They are Energy Policy regulations and statistics Division and Financial Solutions Division.
• The Energy Policy, Regulations, Procurement and Statistics Division provides leadership in the establishment of relevant energy policies and clear, predictable and transparent regulation framework to ensure financial stability of the sector and mobilization of private investments.

The Position

• The Power sector regulation and procurement Specialist provides deep sectoral expertise for the establishment of relevant energy policies and clear, predictable and transparent regulation frameworks to ensure financial sustainability of the sector and mobilize private investments.
• The incumbent coordinates the rolling out of transparent independent power producers’procurement scheme, and contributes to the delivery of flagships as relevant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the general guidance and overall supervision of the Division Manager, Energy Policy, regulations, procurement and statistics, the Power Sector Regulation & Procurement Specialist will perform the following:
• Coordinate/support the delivery of flagships as relevant to ensure delivery of the New Deal on Energy objectives;
• Provide advisory support and capacity building to Regional Member Countries and Task managers as relevant in establishing power sector policies, legislation and regulatory frameworks that ensure sustained commercial viability of the sector through the promotion of adequate market structures and cost reflective tariffs;
• Collaborate with the Hubs and governance units in conducting policy based operations and technical assistance operations to support conducive policy and regulatory environments;
• Coordinate the rolling out of the transparent/standardised independent power producers’ procurement scheme and the mobilization of the private sector in generation;
• Promote standardisation of key contractual documentation such as Power Purchase Agreements and fuel supply agreements;
• Provide deep sector expertise for quality assurance : preparation of terms of reference, review and validation process of studies related to regulatory environment;
• Review and quality assurance of project preparation and appraisal documents vis-à-vis policy and regulatory environment;
• Conduct economic and sector work related to energy policy and regulation in collaboration with other directorates of the complex.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Power Engineering and/or Economics, Finance or related field. Multidisciplinary skills are essential to develop a sector wide analysis from technical to economic and financial aspects of power sector regulation and reforms.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in power regulation analysis, energy project management, and energy investment.
• Academic, operational as well as corporate experiences are valuable for this job.
• Communication: Good listener with demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas.
• Problem solving.
• Client orientation.
• Team working.
• Ability to make effective and timely decisions.
• Proven ability to assess regulation and energy policies and formulate recommendations.
• Full understanding of the principles of project cycle and project implementation.
• Proven ability to interact competently with the staff of government and donor agencies on issues relating to regulation and related aid coordination, as well as with the private sector.
• Proven ability to build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way.
• Capacity to initiate and manage innovation and change.
• Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Application Closing Date
16th June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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