Public Sector & Institutional Relations Manager at AlphaESS

Key Responsibilities

Institutional & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact with:
• Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
• Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP)
• Ministry of Power and related agencies
• Development partners and technical consultants (World Bank, AfDB, EU, etc.)
• Maintain regular, professional engagement through meetings, workshops, consultations, and sector events
• Represent the company in public-sector discussions in a credible, neutral, and policy-aware manner

Program & Policy Intelligence

• Monitor and analyze:
• Government energy programs
• Donor-funded initiatives
• Policy notes, concept notes, and draft frameworks
• Track upcoming programs before formal tenders or RFPs are released
• Provide internal briefings on:
• Program objectives and funding structures
• Key decision-makers and influencers
• Technical and commercial implications for the company

Public Positioning & PR Support

• Support the company’s long-term positioning as a serious, committed partner in Nigeria’s energy transition
• Coordinate participation in:
• Stakeholder consultations
• Technical workshops
• Pilot or demonstration discussions
• Ensure messaging aligns with public-sector expectations around:
• Localization
• Sustainability
• Capacity building
• Long-term engagement

Internal Strategy & Advisory

• Translate policy and institutional developments into clear internal insights
• Advise management on:
• Market direction and regulatory trends
• Program risks and opportunities
• Alignment between government priorities and company capabilities
• Prepare concise internal memos, meeting summaries, and strategic notes

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in: Public Policy Economics Energy / Power Systems International Development Engineering or related fields
• 5–10 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Government agencies (energy or infrastructure related)
• Donor-funded energy or infrastructure programs
• Power sector consulting or policy research
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s power sector landscape
• Experience engaging with public institutions and development partners
• Excellent written and spoken English

Preferred

• Previous experience working with or within:
• REA, NEP, Ministry of Power, or similar institutions
• World Bank, AfDB, or donor-funded programs
• Ability to interpret technical and policy documents
• Familiarity with renewable energy, mini-grids, or energy storage projects