Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruits Analyst, Rural Electrification

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is the independent regulatory agency mandated by Government to monitor and regulate the electricity industry in Nigeria. The Commission is committed to promoting and ensuring efficient market structures and an investor-friendly industry to meet Nigeria's need for safe, adequate, reliable and affordable electricity.

To drive the achievement this mandate, the Commission seeks to recruit qualified professionals for vacant positions in the Office of the Chairman and its 6 specialized Divisions.

NERC is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Analyst, Rural Electrification

Location: Any City, Nigeria

Job Description

• The Analyst Rural Electrification will provide research and administrative support to the Unit.
• The job holder reports to the Manager Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of appropriate linkages between NERC and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
• Assists in the development of appropriate regulatory instruments for rural electrification such as rural electrification construction and equipment standards.
• Assists in development of frameworks for power generation by rural co-operatives/communities.
• Participates in the studies on the introduction of new and emerging technologies into the electricity supply system and the methodologies for the introduction of such technologies to supply power to remote rural communities.

Qualifications and Skills

• A first degree in Economics, Political Science, Law, Administration, Engineering or related discipline.
• A Master's degree or professional qualification in a relevant field is added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years post qualification experience.
• A good understanding of the Commission's mandate and the electricity sector in Nigeria.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Fair knowledge of renewable energy market and conversant with rural electrification issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly to assist with problem resolution.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues at multiple management and business unit levels and locations.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to follow through on multiple tasks and priorities.
• Must be a proficient user of Microsoft Office packages.

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.