Assistant General Manager, Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification Job at Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission

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Job Title: Assistant General Manager, Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification

Division/Department: Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification

Employer: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Sector: Power

Recruiter: ReStraL Limited

Job summary: The Assistant General Manager will lead the detailed studies of the structure of the electric power consumption and demand management and projects of future growth in connections, supply and demand of electricity for MYTO, Engineering and customer information. The job holder will report to the Head of Division

Key Responsibilities:

1.   Leads studies on renewable sources of power generation

2.   Leads in the development of appropriate regulatory instruments for rural electrification such as rural electrification construction and equipment standards

3.   Leads in development of frameworks for power generation  by rural co-operatives/communities for renewable energy based power generation

4.   Leads in designing renewable power related regulations

5.   Conducts studies on economics of renewable based power as input to tariff settings for renewable energy

Person Specification:

Required Knowledge and Skills:

1.   Well-developed research and analytical  skills

2.   Strong written and oral communication skills are imperative

3.   Working knowledge of the rural electrification and renewable energy issues

4.   Experience developing related regulations and policies

5.   Adept in the use of Renewable & Rural electrification  analysis tools such as RETCREEN, ViPOR, Homer software

6.   Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

7.   Able to work with a team to deliver set targets

8.   A firm grasp of the Commission's mandate and an understanding of the electricity sector in Nigeria

9.   Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment

10.   Fair knowledge of renewable energy market and conversant with rural electrification issues

Educational / Professional Qualification(s):

1.   A first degree in Engineering, Economics, Physical Sciences or Sociology

2.   A Master's degree or professional qualification will be an advantage

Work Experience: Minimum of 18 years post qualification in rural electrification and renewable energy

Deadline: 8th August, 2013

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