Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Recruits Analysts, S/F and Data Analysis

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: Analysts, S/F and Data Analysis

Location: Any City, Nigeria

Job Description

• The Analysts will provide research and administrative support to the unit.
• The job holders will report to the Assistant Manager (S&F).

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns in complex data sets
• In collaboration with others, develops and maintains databases and data systems necessary for projects and department functions
• In collaboration with others, develops and implements data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
• Interprets data and develops recommendations based on findings
• Performs basic statistical analyses for projects and reports
• Generates routine and ad hoc reports.

Qualifications and Skills

• A first degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline
• A Master’s degree or professional qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of 4 years post qualification
• Fair knowledge of renewable energy market and conversant with rural electrification issues
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Adept in the use of data analysis tools (e.g. SPSS, E-View Oracle, SAS,MYSQL)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to work within a team to deliver set targets
• A good grasp of the Commission's mandate and an understanding of the electricity sector in Nigeria
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

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.