Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is recruiting for Programme Officer Petrol and Gas
Job Title: Programme Officer Petrol and Gas
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/EGY-P/001/2012
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Infrastructure
Directorate: Energy
Grade: P3
Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469
Duration: Permanent
Supervisor: Principal Program Officer
Responsibilities:
- Assists in developing short, medium and long-term work programs and action plans for implementation of projects relating to the development and utilization of fossil fuels in ECOWAS Member states.
- Coordinates activities of the department relating to the community energy program on fossil fuels
- Assists in the day-to-day formulation and implementation of programs to promote the availability and security of supply of fossil fuels to Member States.
- Coordinates the development of a Regional Master Plan for fossil fuels in ECOWAS Member States.
- Coordinates the development of regional Oil and Gas Markets.
- Assists in the development of programs to support the development and reconstruction of the energy sectors of post conflict ECOWAS Member States.
- Assists in developing programs for the extension of the West Africa Gas Pipeline Project to other ECOWAS Member States.
- Development of a regional strategy for the utilization of petroleum products including LPG in ECOWAS Member States.
- Performs any other related tasks as may be assigned by the PPO Conventional Energies Division/ Director.
- Represents ECOWAS Commission at the ITU sectors activities (ITU-T and ITU-R)
- Initiates projects and prepares project documents, monitors and evaluates projects implementation.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or a similar related field
- Minimum of five years of active professional work experience in the relevant areas in the public or private sector.
- Experience in a regional or international organization would be an added advantage.
- Membership of professional associations is equally an advantage.
- Experience in preparation and management of donor-funded projects and working experience with development partners would be an added advantage.bility to write clearly and concisely and to present articulate verbal reports.
- Ability to work in a multicultural team.
- Demonstrable ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior government officials, donors, international agencies and professional associations in industry sector.
- Possess requisite skills in computer and information technology, and be familiar with the following applications software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD.
- A sound knowledge and experience in the planning and coordination of Energy Programs and projects at national and regional levels.
- Good ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with policy makers, senior government officials, private sector, donors, international agencies and professional associations in the energy sector.
- Ability to work in a team and establish good team spirit in a multi-national environment.
- Age: Candidate should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.
- Language: Must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Commission; English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.
Application Closing Date
31st October 2012
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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