Energy Economist - RDGW1 at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

African Development Bank (AfDB) - Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Energy Economist - RDGW1

Reference: ADB/18/076
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Position N°: 50053608
Grade: PL5

The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for 'Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery 'responsible for operational relevancy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group's operational programs, and activities.
• The Vice Presidency Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery will ensure that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Members Countries and will oversee the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank's Regional Directorates

The Hiring Department/Division

• Within the Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery (RDVP) Complex, the Bank has five (5) Regional Hubs, one in each region of Africa: North, South, East, West, and Central.
• Each Regional Hub is headed by a Director General (DG) and is staffed with the relevant sectoral functions and administrative capabilities for rapid delivery of services to client countries.
• The Regional Hubs provide overall strategic direction to country offices within the regions and are responsible for the Bank’s sovereign operations, business development, project management and overall effective delivery of the Bank's High 5s, notably 'Industrialize Africa', 'Feed Africa,' 'Light up and Power Africa', 'Integrate Africa' and 'Improve the Quality of Life of the people of Africa'.

The Position

• Under the overall supervision of the Regional Operations Manager - Power (RDGW.1), The Operations Officer will ensure the technical strength of the Bank's activities in the support of transactions linked to investments in the electricity sector.
• He/She will provide deep sectoral expertise related to the planning, development, structuring and financing  of national and regional power systems, including power generation, transmission and distribution / retail.
• The job contributes to the delivery of flagships as required.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Energy Economist  is responsible for execution of the following activities with the associated deliveries:

• Contribute to the preparation of policies and strategies for Bank Group intervention in energy;
• Contribute to country and regional strategy papers; undertake relevant studies and analyses;
• Contribute to teams in charge of activities related to project and sector economic analyses; and conducting economic analyses throughout the whole project cycle through: i) data definition, collection and analysis of appropriate core indicators; ii) assessment of public utilities’ commercial performance; iii) calculation of project economic benefits including but not limited to assessing externalities, supply and demand analysis, cost benefit analysis, and economic profitability.
• Provide timely guidance needed to achieve projects’ development outcomes
• Be part of the teams in charge of activities related to the project cycle and ex-post reviews of Bank operations focusing on renewables, involving RMCs’ governments, other development partners and concerned parties or partners;
• Use updated information on the energy sector and experts’ opinions to advice RMCs for promoting policies, regulations and institutional frameworks conductive to strong growth/development of renewables, stressing the need of good governance;
• Provide the required technical skills to design national and multinational projects that respond to the needs of the RMCs and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) based on their priorities and selectivity.
• Represent the Bank in national and regional partnerships, networks, conferences, workshops, and training seminars on issues related to Energy sector development and related issues;
• Build interdepartmental cooperation in the Bank and partnerships with other sister Institutions involved in the development of renewables
• Undertake any other task as the Director of the Department and/or Manager may assign.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• At least a Master's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance or Business
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in project origination and sector analysis
• Proven ability to assess and implement legal, institutional and regulatory reforms in the energy sector value chain
• Proven ability to interact competently with the staff of government and donor agencies on issues relating to aid coordination, as well as with the private sector;
• Proven ability to build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way;
• Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate sector specific knowledge with broader operational strategy and research objectives;
• Good networking skills and judgment which are required in the management of professional relationship with external partners working in Africa.
• Client Orientation to understand, and when appropriate, anticipate client needs, to ensure the clients receive the best possible service from the Bank.
• Ability to apply innovative approaches and change working methods while remaining effective in changing working conditions.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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