Analyst I - Assistant Manager, Tariff and Rates at Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission

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 I - Assistant Manager, Tariff and Rates

Job summary:
The job holder will work in one of the teams within the Group tasked with responsibility for developing tariff methodologies, effective implementation of tariff regulations in one of the different regulated sectors of the electric industry. S/He will report to the team leader responsible for the relevant regulated sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the determination of appropriate methodologies, policies, procedures and guidelines for regulating electricity tariffs
• Performs a tariff affordability tests to estimate the impact on tariffs of new power procurement
• Analyses the impact of Power Purchase Agreements on tariffs
• Assists in the review of tariff filings and applications
• Assists in analysing cases for hearing, and assist with the organization of public hearings or any other regulatory proceeding to obtain any required information, representation or objection, to ensure that the proposed change in tariff is fair to all stakeholders (licensees and consumers)
• Conducts the necessary analysis and provide input into the determination of license fees, levies and other charges
• Collects and collates data and information necessary for the review of new tariffs or existing tariffs, and assist in the review exercise
• Assists in the organization of periodic meetings of tariff review committee including administrative support
• Assists in the assessment of fees and charges and their implications
• Assists in the preparation of periodic reports pertaining to the activities of the Tariff and Rates Unit
• Ensures effective filing of data and information pertinent to Tariff and Rates Unit
• Assists in the management of relevant consultancies in the unit

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must demonstrate good understanding of the current status of the NESI, the current reform imperatives and the electricity market structure mandated by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005
• Must demonstrate good understanding of tariff determination methodologies, particularly in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI)
• Must demonstrate good computer and quantitative skills, learning/training in econometrics or regulatory economics
• High quality written and oral communication skills and the ability to research, draft and present scholarly papers and presentations on key regulatory and tariff-related concepts and initiatives to a wide range of audiences
• Proven ability to perform independent research
• Ability to learn and apply listening and negotiation skills
• Self-starting, proactive and self-censoring with capacity for independent thought and analysis
• Focus on high standards and quality
• Firm ethical grounding, discipline and integrity
• Good organisational and leadership skills
• Good knowledge of project management and evaluation

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines – Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accountancy, Banking & Finance or other numerate discipline – with a minimum of second class upper (2.1) if a holder of only a bachelor’s degree or a minimum of a good second class lower (2.2) in the disciplines listed above plus a relevant thesis-driven postgraduate qualification from a reputable tertiary institution
• Relevant professional qualifications in any of the disciplines listed above

Work Experience

• Minimum of 4 - 6 years’ post graduate experience
• Possess relevant working experience, from related sector/organisation with demonstrable understanding of or practical electricity sector experience
• Real experience of working in or leading multi-disciplinary teams under tight timelines would be an added advantage
• Experience in financial or economic modelling and analysis and statistical techniques will be a definite advantage

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.