Power Sector Expert at ICF International

Job Description:ICF International is seeking a full-time Power Sector Expert for the upcoming U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria Power Sector Program (NPSP) based in Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria. The Power Expert will work closely with the Senior Power Expert and will be responsible for supporting program design and management, supporting the development of power sector activities and working closely with various Nigerian electricity stakeholders to meet program outcomes on time, within scope, and within budget. The Expert will provide technical support in power sector planning, policy and regulatory development, transmission and distribution, electrification strategies, and procurement design, and is expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments. Applicants must be able to demonstrate prior experience working in Nigeria or West Africa region.Hiring for this position is contingent upon funding from USAID.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in electricity generation sector planning, strategy, and development
• Experience working with national power agencies and energy commissions
• Experience in clean energy and grid integration
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Operations Research, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related field
• 5+ years relevant experience in the Southern Africa region power sector planning and management
• Experience working with a range of program partners, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, the private sector, NGOs, civil society, etc.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Power Sector Expertise – familiarity with power sector planning processes, energy modeling & tools, transmission and distribution analysis, power procurement tender process, and electrification strategies including off-grids and micro-grids
• Capacity building expertise in transmission and distribution, renewable energy resources, and energy efficiency
• Experience in power plant operations and management
• 3+ years of regional/ international experience in energy sector programs
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Operations Research, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related field
• Familiarity with the political, economic, social, and cultural context of working in Southern Africa
• Experience with an international contractor or NGO Professional Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information