Head, Distribution at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (NESCO) Limited

Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (NESCO) Limited is an electric utility Company providing economic and highly reliable electricity service in Nigeria since 1929. It is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Nigeria. Its core business is to generate, distribute, supply and retail electric power in Plateau State and adjacent States.

In its drive to ensure improved and sustained efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of its mandate with strategic leadership and management, NESCO (Nigeria) Limited is seeking to recruit fully qualified, highly motivated, and well experienced candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Distribution

Location: Bukuru, Jos South - Plateau

Purpose of the Job

• Oversees the strategic management, coordination, and performance of all distribution operations and maintenance to ensure reliable power delivery, customer satisfaction, safety of the network and alignment with corporate objectives.
• The cited highly demanding vacant positions require persons who have demonstrable capacity to initiate innovations geared at making NESCO (Nigeria) Limited a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive power utility Company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Head Distribution shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Oversee the strategic management and overall performance of the distribution network, ensuring reliable and efficient power delivery to customers
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to optimize operations, minimize losses, and enhance revenue generation 
• Coordinate the activities of the commercial, operations, network planning, metering, and customer service teams to align with corporate goals
• Ensure effective planning, development, and maintenance of the distribution network to meet current and future demand 
• Monitor the execution of protection, control, and metering strategies to maintain system reliability and accuracy
• Drive the implementation of loss reduction strategies, including ATC&C loss minimization and energy theft prevention 
• Supervise the development and execution of customer service initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and resolve complaints efficiently 
• Collaborate with relevant departments to execute distribution operations, in line with company objectives
• Review and approve budgets, projects, and initiatives proposed by the unit leads 
• Monitor regulatory compliance across all aspects of distribution, including technical, commercial, and customer service functions 
• Analyze performance reports from unit leads to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures
• Work with relevant departments to ensure contractual obligations are met on all power purchase and sales agreements, services are delivered efficiently, and commercial risks are adequately managed 
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement within the distribution department
• Represent the distribution department in management meetings, regulatory discussions, and stakeholder engagements 
• Ensure the training and professional development of department staff to enhance competency and performance
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the MD/CEO 
• Review and authorize key expenditures/transactions of the Department in line with approved budget
• Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by the MD/CEO.

Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree or its Equivalent Qualification in Electrical Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline such as A Master’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline, Business Administration or Management from a recognized tertiary institution
• Relevant Professional Certifications with engineering professional bodies including full membership registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or a Related Specialized Certification
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience five (5) of which should be at a Senior Management in a similar environment preferably in electricity supply/distribution and retail 

Attributes and Competencies:

• Knowledge of Power distribution and operational dynamics
• In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and financial management 
• Demonstrate ability to develop and apply modern engineering techniques to address challenges
• Knowledge of regulations, statutory requirements, and tariff regulations 
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of tariff norms, tariff structure, grid code and commercial aspects of power sales 
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Business acumen 
• Knowledge of project management 
• Well-developed leadership and people management skills 
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Decision-making skills
• Proficiency in technology use. 

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2025 (COB).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, under Confidential Concise Cover Letter outlining how the Applicant meets the requirements for the strategic leadership position and providing a written consent to be subjected to whatever recruitment probity checks necessary, either by courier or e-mail, enclosing the following:

• Copies of Academic & Professional Certificates
• A Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of Three (3) Traceable Referees of good standing
• A Copy of a valid Identification Document (ID) such as a National ID or Passport.

Applications should be forwarded to:
The Managing Director,
Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited,
10, Barkin Ladi Road,
P. O. Box 15,
Bukuru, Jos South,
Plateau State, Nigeria.
And
Send an electronic copies of their Applications in a single PDF document named "[Full Name] - [Job Position] - Application" to: info@nesconigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.