Regional Energy Policy Advisor at GIZ Nigeria

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Responsibilities and Tasks

• You support the implementation of Output 1 The national action plans of ECOWAS countries for implementing regional energy policy are being effectively developed, implemented and monitored.
• In this capacity, you are responsible for carrying out the following tasks:
• Draw up the national action plans and support their implementation.
• Organize a consultation workshop on energy policy with ECOWAS member states.
• Support activities related to transposition and adaptation of regional energy policy into national action plans.
• Prepare a monitoring and evaluation framework that can assist ECOWAS for implementation monitoring of the energy policy.
• Provide guidance on methodology and technical support to ECOWAS Commission.
• Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation and to the preparation of project reports and gather useful information for activities, missions, study trips, meetings, etc.
• Ensure the integration of gender aspects into the various project activities.
• Support the capitalisation of experiences and ensure that the project's achievements are considered in sectoral policies and strategies.

Required qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications

• Masters in Public Policy, Energy Economics, Energy Law, International Relations or any related field.

Professional experience

• At least 15 years of professional experience in the field of the Energy information System.
• At least 10 years of professional experience support to an ECOWAS institution.
• At least 5 years in the development and implementation of energy policy.
• Proven experience in supporting public and private institutions in ECOWAS member states.
• Very good understanding of the institutional framework of policies, strategies and plans in the energy sector within the ECOWAS region.
• Relevant experience in capitalisation and knowledge management.
• Very good knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook), MS Teams.
• Fluency in spoken and written French is mandatory (international level C2). Independent and proficient use of English (at least international level C1).
• Experience working with international development cooperation organisations (experience with GIZ would be an advantage).