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Responsibilities

• To conduct a gap analysis of the Lagos State draft legal framework of 2017
• To align the provisions of the Lagos State WASH legal framework (EMP 2017) with the current (2022/2023) WASH policy.
• To ensure the sector’s legal framework meets international best practices with respect to autonomous regulators, incentivised private sector participation, and an effective, structured and efficient institutional framework.
• Conduct gap analysis of the Lagos State draft legal framework of 2017.
• Update the Lagos State WASH legal framework (EMP 2017) and ensure consistency in use of terminologies and reform concepts in the legal framework.
• Facilitate the alignment of the Lagos State legal framework (EMP 2017) to be consistent with the presently approved WASH policy.
• Ensure the Legal Framework addresses the issues of unbundling of LWC, sectoral regulatory conflicts, and private sector participation.
• Examine the framework for its suitability to meet contextual short-term, mid-term, and long-term challenges.
• Examine the amenability of the framework to international best practices.
• Ensure provision for corporate governance structure that provides risk management and effective oversight functions.
• Introduce provisions for building private partnerships and private sector participation to accelerate urban water and sanitation service delivery, and WASH provision for the urban poor.
• Identify any further gaps and provide solutions to address the loopholes.
• Propose roll-out plan and a strategy to implement same.
• Present findings of analysis with LUWASH and key decision sector stakeholders of Lagos State

Expected Deliverables:

• An Inception report detailing methodology and tools including a well-defined work plan and resources requirements.
• Findings of the gap analysis of Lagos State WASH legal framework (EMP 2017)
• Consolidated report of analyzed draft WASH legal framework for comments by key MDAs/ stakeholders (Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, LWC, LAWARCO, and LSWMO etc.).
• Final draft Lagos State WASH Bill/an amended EMP version 2024.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (LLB) or Masters degree (LLM) in Law, or related field
• 10 years of working experience in legislative and public policy drafting – experience related to water and sanitation preferred
• Demonstrated experience in developing/amending public sector institutional legal framework within local contexts to conform with international best practice and standards. WASH related experience preferred.
• Experience in corporatizing public owned enterprises.
• Experience as a Water Snitation and Hygiene (WASH) corporate/ business-oriented practitioner.
• Experience in Public, Private, Partnership initiatives.
• Experience in gender and inclusion and its related activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Packages.
• Expert in written and spoken English Language.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of on-grid activities for Empower Nigeria including managing and supervising staff, short-term personnel, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical support to other Activity staff on on-grid topics and actively participate in successful management and operations of Empower Nigeria.
• Coordinate directly with utility companies to understand their needs and direct Activity support to improve grid extension, loss reduction efforts, and increase profitability.
• Identify and elevate opportunities to improve Nigeria’s on-grid electricity supply through new technologies, creative partnerships, and other means.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with Activity staff, government representatives, utility companies, USAID and other donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with USAID policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as determined by the chief of party.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience working in Nigeria’s energy sector. Knowledge of and experience in the West Africa regional energy sector preferred.
• Experience supporting USAID programs (especially Power Africa) or other donor programs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience providing support to utilities to address operational challenges, decrease commercial and technical losses, and implement new technologies and processes to increase profitability.
• Experience with, and proven ability to form collaborative relationships with intergovernmental, government representatives and other stakeholders.
• A minimum of three (3) years of team supervisory experience, including demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a dynamic team of professionals across large geographies.

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Job Summary
The DCOP-Technical will oversee all on-grid and off-grid activities and will support the chief of party to achieve Activity goals and targets. The position will be based in Abuja and frequent travel throughout Nigeria is anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and delivery of on- and off-grid activities for Empower Nigeria including supporting the On-Grid Lead and Off-Grid Lead to manage and supervise staff, short-term personnel, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical direction and support to Activity staff across subject areas and contribute to the successful management and operations of Empower Nigeria.
• Coordinate directly with on- and off-grid actors and stakeholders to identify areas for impact and implement activities to achieve Empower Nigeria’s targets and goals.
• Work closely with the DCOP-Operations to ensure technical activities are backed by strong operations, finance, and procurement support.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with Activity staff, government representatives, utility companies, USAID and other donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with USAID policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the chief of party.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience working in Nigeria’s energy sector, with a combination of both on- and off-grid experience.
• Experience supporting USAID programs (especially Power Africa) or other donor programs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience providing support to utilities to address operational challenges, decrease commercial and technical losses, and implement new technologies and processes to increase profitability.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience providing support to Nigeria’s off-grid sector including providing technical direction and guidance to stakeholders, facilitating access to finance for developers, and supporting procurement efforts in coordination with other donors.
• Experience with, and proven ability to form collaborative relationships with intergovernmental, government representatives and other stakeholders.
• A minimum of five (5) years of team supervisory experience, including demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a dynamic team of professionals across large geographies.