Analyst I - Licensing at Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Job Description

• Reviewing applications for licenses, permits and other regulatory approvals granted by the Commission for activities in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. 
• Reviewing the licensing framework and development of procedures to improve upon the licensee experience in the application process. 
• Development of work plans for the licensing unit and performance of tasks allocated by senior team members. 
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with applicants and other stakeholders. 
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with other departments/units in the Commission. 
• Manage communication of approvals of licenses and permits. 
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for all applications and facilitation of all approval processes. 
• Maintaining records of all applications and ensuring compliance with stipulated timelines for the completion of applications. 
• Supporting the legal division with other tasks. 

Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor of Laws, B.L. Advanced degrees like Master of Laws or Masters of Business Administration will be an advantage.  
• Required skills: Ability to write and communicate excellently in English, a team player, a self-starter that works well under pressure, great levels of empathy and excellent public speaking/presentation skills. 
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years post call experience in legal practice or coordination of licensing function in the private or public sector.