Technical Advisor at RS Hunter Limited

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level advisory support on policy formulation and regulatory frameworks to facilitate the growth of Lagos State’s electricity market.
• Lead the development and review of electricity market policies, ensuring alignment with national and international best practices.
• Design strategies to enhance competition in the electricity sector while safeguarding consumer interests.
• Develop roadmaps for market liberalization, pricing mechanisms, and private sector participation in the Lagos electricity market.
• Oversee the design and implementation of cost-reflective tariff structures, balancing affordability, investment incentives, and economic sustainability.
• Conduct impact assessments of tariff changes and provide recommendations to the CEO.
• Develop competitive procurement frameworks for electricity supply, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Advise on strategies for integrating renewable energy sources and distributed generation into the state’s power procurement plans.
• Oversee regulatory strategies to foster competition in electricity generation and distribution.
• Monitor market performance and advise on interventions to prevent monopolistic practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop fair market rules and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Conduct periodic market assessments to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for sectoral growth.
• Supervise the collection, analysis, and reporting of electricity market data for informed decision-making.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking metrics for regulatory oversight.
• Lead research initiatives on emerging trends in electricity market structures, renewable energy integration, and technology advancements.
• Prepare periodic reports on market developments, economic impacts, and policy effectiveness. 
• Engage with federal regulatory agencies, market operators, and industry stakeholders to drive Lagos State’s electricity agenda.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Energy Policy, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Energy Economics, Policy, Regulation, or an MBA (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the electricity sector, regulatory affairs, policy development, or market operations.
• Strong understanding of electricity market design, tariff setting methodologies, and power procurement mechanisms.
• Experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, or multilateral energy organizations.
• Proficiency in data analysis, economic modeling, and policy impact assessment.