Head, Distribution at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited (NESCO)

Purpose of the Job

• Oversees the strategic management, coordination, and performance of all distribution operations and maintenance to ensure reliable power delivery, customer satisfaction, safety of the network and alignment with corporate objectives.
• The cited highly demanding vacant positions require persons who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making NESCO (Nigeria) Limited a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive power utility Company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Head Distribution shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Oversee the strategic management and overall performance of the distribution network, ensuring reliable and efficient power delivery to customers
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to optimize operations, minimize losses, and enhance revenue generation 
• Coordinate the activities of the commercial, operations, network planning, metering, and customer service teams to align with corporate goals
• Ensure effective planning, development, and maintenance of the distribution network to meet current and future demand 
• Monitor the execution of protection, control, and metering strategies to maintain system reliability and accuracy
• Drive the implementation of loss reduction strategies, including ATC&C loss minimization and energy theft prevention 
• Supervise the development and execution of customer service initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and resolve complaints efficiently 
• Collaborate with relevant departments to execute distribution operations, in line with company objectives
• Review and approve budgets, projects, and initiatives proposed by the unit leads 
• Monitor regulatory compliance across all aspects of distribution, including technical, commercial, and customer service functions 
• Analyze performance reports from unit leads to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures
• Work with relevant departments to ensure contractual obligations are met on all power purchase and sales agreements, services are delivered efficiently, and commercial risks are adequately managed 
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement within the distribution department
• Represent the distribution department in management meetings, regulatory discussions, and stakeholder engagements 
• Ensure the training and professional development of department staff to enhance competency and performance
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the MD/CEO 
• Review and authorize key expenditures/transactions of the Department in line with approved budget
• Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by the MD/CEO.

Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree or its Equivalent Qualification in Electrical Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline such as A Master’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline, Business Administration or Management from a recognized tertiary institution
• Relevant Professional Certifications with engineering professional bodies including full membership registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or a Related Specialized Certification
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience five (5) of which should be at a Senior Management in a similar environment preferably in electricity supply/distribution and retail 

Attributes and Competencies:

• Knowledge of Power distribution and operational dynamics
• In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and financial management 
• Demonstrate ability to develop and apply modern engineering techniques to address challenges
• Knowledge of regulations, statutory requirements, and tariff regulations 
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of tariff norms, tariff structure, grid code and commercial aspects of power sales 
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Business acumen 
• Knowledge of project management 
• Well-developed leadership and people management skills 
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Decision-making skills
• Proficiency in technology use.