Senior Energy Economist 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: Senior Energy Economist

Reference: ADB/17/195
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL5
Position N°: 50093660

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 : 
  • To develop policy and strategy
  • 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
  • To develop new financing instruments
  • 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/Division

• 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 role of the Energy Economist will be to provide deep sectoral expertise for the analysis of power markets in Regional Member Countries and identifies opportunities for Bank support.
• The job holder contributes to the delivery of flagships as relevant.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general guidance and overall supervision of the Division Manager, Energy, Policy, Regulation, Procurement and Statistics, the Energy Economist will perform the following:

• Coordinate/support the delivery of flagships as relevant to ensure delivery of the New Deal on Energy objectives;
• Support the rolling out of transparent Independent Power Producers procurement scheme and the mobilization of the private sector in generation;
• Compile energy market data, analyses market trends, including demand, supply and price projections, and undertakes market intelligence in support of financing decisions
• Monitor and analyse evolution of energy policies in Regional Member Countries and Regional Economic Communities ;
• Assess the institutional and regulatory environment of the energy sector and identify opportunities for Bank support;
• Carry out studies related to the medium- to long-term impacts of major energy projects, programs and policy developments in Regional Member Countries, Power Pools and Regional Economic Communities;
• Prepare medium-to- long term energy sector outlook reports on in Regional Member Countries/Regional Economic Communities;
• Advise on the preparation of energy sector master plans for member countries;
• Coordinate energy initiatives and programs with regional bodies such as the African Union, Development Financial Institutions and bi-lateral partners;
• Carry out economic and stakeholder evaluation of energy projects funded by the Bank where relevant;

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering, Economics, Finance or Business or related field.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in power systems economic analysis and experiences in power sector project development;
• 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 economically assess grid based power systems alternatives;
• 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 aid coordination, as well as with the private sector;
• Proven ability to utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way;
• Capacity to initiate and manage innovations 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
2nd June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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