Analyst I, Data Aggregation Platform (DAP) at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is an independent body, established by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 to undertake technical and economic regulation of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. The Commission is to, among others license operators, determine operating codes and standards, establish customer rights and obligations and set cost reflective industry tariffs. The Commission has its head quarters in Abuja.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to join our team in an exciting career of regulating the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry in the position below:

Job Title: Analyst I, Data Aggregation Platform (DAP)

Location: Nigeria
Division: Planning, Research and Strategy

Job Description

• Regulatory Research analyst will provide the required support for the PM and AGM while being mentored by both to ensure effective teamwork and service delivery.  
• The analyst will be responsible for designing survey templates, data collection data processing, data analysis and drafting reports 
• Acquisition of data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining the database  
• Assist in developing and implementing data analysis, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
• Assist in developing queries for interrogating database system, provide information to internal & external stakeholders  
• Managing industry dashboards and related inputs as required by the Commission from time to time 
• Identifying, analysing, and interpreting trends or patterns in complex industry data sets. 
• Other related tasks and duties as may be instructed by the PM (DAP) or other senior personnel of the PRS Division.  

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• B.Sc., A higher diploma and professional certification relevant to the vacancy is an advantage.  
• Field of Study: Computer Science, Data Base Management, Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering 
• Articulate and fluent in communication, disposition to working collaboratively in teams and knowledge sharing. Creative, curious, and confident.  
• Having strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with senior management and other stakeholders.  
• Competent with Excel, Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Macros programming, Python language, C-sharp, Java scripts programming, Statistical analysis (demand forecasting, predictive analytical methods), Front end development in Angular, React, Vue or Bootstrap for report development and generation, MS Power BI, E-View for data visualization, SQL scripting and database management, MS Power Point, etc. Highly analytical with the ability to formulate and support sound regulatory and policy recommendations with strong financial modelling. 
• Minimum years of experience:  4 years  

Application Closing Date
12:00 Midnight: 15th July, 2022.