Senior Manager, Government and National Assembly Matters 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: Senior Manager, Government and National Assembly Matters

Job summary:
The Senior Manager, Government and National Assembly Matters will monitor the formation and implementation of Government policies in relation to the Commission's functions and responsibilities. The job holder will report to Deputy General Manager Government & Agency Relations

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors the formation and implementation of Government policies in relation to the Commission's functions and responsibilities
• Analyzes and submits to the Commission related report for its consideration
• Facilitates the Commission's interactions with other Government departments on policy matters and formulate strategies to improve the Commission's relations with stakeholders and policy makers
• Closely monitors deliberations at the National Assembly, especially as it may affect the Commission or the sector and submit prompt report to the Commission
• Monitors legislative bills and analyze them as may affect the Commission
• Facilitates Commission's participation at Hearings in the Assembly
• Articulates and initiates effective lobbying schemes to ensure that policy makers carry out functions and formulate policies that would help Commission achieve its object
• Facilitates Commission's relationship and communication with industry players, government

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Good understanding of the functions of the Commission and its relationship to external stakeholders, particularly the Legislature
• Political awareness
• Diplomacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High levels of organization and planning
• Working knowledge of the Nigerian Electricity Sector
• Ability to network with multi stakeholders
• Professional and highly ethical in orientation
• Effective Communication skills - verbal, listening and writing skills
• Experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Educational / Professional Qualification(s)

• A Bachelor's degree in Law, Political science, Public Admin, Social Sciences or related disciplines
• A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage

Work Experience

• Practical experience with the legislature in Nigeria in advisory or other capacities is mandatory
• Minimum of 12 years post-graduation experience and 3 years managerial experience

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.