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ICF International Vacancies for Power/Energy Sector Experts in Abuja and Lagos
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Job Title: Power Sector Expert
Job Description:
ICF
International is seeking a full-time Power Sector Expert for the
upcoming U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria Power
Sector Program (NPSP) based in Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria. The Power
Expert will work closely with the Senior Power Expert and will be
responsible for supporting program design and management, supporting the
development of power sector activities and working closely with various
Nigerian electricity stakeholders to meet program outcomes on time,
within scope, and within budget. The Expert will provide technical
support in power sector planning, policy and regulatory development,
transmission and distribution, electrification strategies, and
procurement design, and is expected to identify issues and risks related
to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate
program adjustments. Applicants must be able to demonstrate prior
experience working in Nigeria or West Africa region.Hiring for this
position is contingent upon funding from USAID.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in electricity generation sector planning, strategy, and development
- 5+ years relevant experience in the Southern Africa region power sector planning and management
- Experience working with a range of program partners, including
government agencies, regulatory bodies, the private sector, NGOs, civil
society, etc.
- Experience working with national power agencies and energy commissions
- Experience in clean energy and grid integration
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Operations Research, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related field
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Power Sector Expertise – familiarity with power sector planning
processes, energy modeling & tools, transmission and distribution
analysis, power procurement tender process, and electrification
strategies including off-grids and micro-grids
- Capacity building expertise in transmission and distribution, renewable energy resources, and energy efficiency
- Experience with an international contractor or NGO Professional Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in power plant operations and management
- 3+ years of regional/ international experience in energy sector programs
- Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Operations Research, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related field
- Familiarity with the political, economic, social, and cultural context of working in Southern Africa
- Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
Interested and qualified candidates should
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Job Title: Senior Power Sector Expert
Job Description:
ICF
International is seeking a Senior Power Sector Expert for the upcoming
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria Power Sector
Program (NPSP) based in Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria. The Senior Power Expert
will work closely with the Chief of Party and will be responsible for
supporting program design and management, guiding the development of
power sector activities, and working closely with various Nigerian
electricity stakeholders to meet program outcomes on time, within scope,
and within budget.
The Expert will provide technical support in
power sector planning, model development, transmission and
distribution, and off-grid options for Nigeria, and is expected to
identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely
manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments. Applicants must be
able to demonstrate prior experience working in Nigeria or West Africa.
The Senior Power Expert will be a key member of ICF’s team in Lagos or Abuja.
Hiring for this position is contingent on approval from USAID.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in electricity generation sector planning, strategy, and development
- Experience working with Nigeria power agencies
- Experience in clean energy and grid integration
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Operations Research, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related field
- 12+ years relevant experience in and/or West Africa power sector planning and management
- Experience working with a range of program partners, including
government agencies, regulatory bodies, the private sector, NGOs, civil
society, etc.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Power Sector Expertise – familiarity with power sector planning
processes, energy modeling & tools, transmission and distribution
analysis, and GHG accounting
- Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Economics, Energy,
Operations Research, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related
field
- Familiarity with the political, economic, social, and cultural context of working in Nigeria and/or West Africa
- Experience with an international contractor or NGO managing a program or office
- Capacity building expertise in transmission and distribution, renewable energy resources, and energy efficiency
- Experience in power plant operations and management
- 5+ years of regional/ international experience in energy sector programs
Professional Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
Interested and qualified candidates should
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Job Title: Renewable Energy Specialist (Power Sector)
Job Description:
ICF
International is seeking applications for a Renewable Energy Specialist
position for the upcoming U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID) Nigeria Power Sector Program (NPSP) based in Lagos or Abuja,
Nigeria. The Renewable Energy Specialist will work closely with the
Chief-of-Party and the Senior Power Sector Expert to provide technical
support in grid-connected and off-grid renewable energy, emissions
reductions and low-carbon development, and GHG accounting. S/he will
also support program design and management, guide the development of
renewable energy related activities, and work closely with Nigeria
stakeholders to meet program outcomes on time, within scope, and within
budget. Applicants must be able to demonstrate prior experience of
working in Nigeria or West Africa.
Local
candidates from Nigeria and the West Africa region are encouraged to
apply. Hiring for this position is contingent on approval from USAID.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering, Economics, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the renewable energy and/or off-grid power sector
• Ability to demonstrate strong technical understanding of the off-grid energy systems
• Demonstrated ability to build capacity on renewable energy and GHG accounting
• Familiarity with grid integration of renewable energy projects into transmission and distribution systems
Preferred Skills/Experience:
• 5+ years of off-grid renewable energy project development
• Knowledge of load forecasting, demand side management, and energy efficiency optimization and energy/environmental markets is an advantage
• Technical knowledge of micro grids and other isolated grid systems
• Demonstrated strong quantitative modeling skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel and Access) skills
• Familiarity with GIS modeling for transmission and distribution systems
• Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of working in Nigeria.
• Experience with USAID programs and international donor programs related to energy
• Relevant work experience, including experience with a contractor or international NGO
Professional Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
Interested and qualified candidates should
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Job Title: Natural Gas Sector Expert
Job Description:
ICF
International is seeking a full-time Natural Gas Sector Expert for the
upcoming U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria Power
Sector Program (NPSP) based in Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria. The Power
Expert will work closely with the Senior Natural Gas Expert and will be
responsible for supporting program design and management, supporting the
development of natural gas sector activities and working closely with
various Nigerian electricity stakeholders to meet program outcomes on
time, within scope, and within budget.
The
Expert will provide technical support in natural gas sector planning,
assessment of the availability and price of natural gas for use in power
generation, and commercial arrangements for gas supply to a power
plant, and is expected to identify issues and risks related to program
implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program
adjustments.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate prior experience working in Nigeria or the West Africa region.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
•Demonstrated experience in natural gas sector planning, strategy, and development
•Knowledge
of gas supply and demand outlook for west Africa, including sources of
gas such as African production and liquefied natural gas (LNG)
•Ability
to develop excel spreadsheets to analyze supply and demand forecasts,
test alternative scenarios, costs of production, processing,
transportation, and distribution
•Ability to interpret reports on gas supply and demand in Africa
•An understanding of gas sales and purchase agreements, including LNG
•An understanding of gas pipeline service agreements
•Ability to assess commercially viable gas supply options for power generation
•Experience working with national power agencies and energy commissions
•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Operations Research, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related field
•5+ years relevant experience in the West Africa region power sector planning and management
•Experience
working with a range of program partners, including government
agencies, regulatory bodies, the private sector, NGOs, civil society,
etc.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Power Sector Expertise – familiarity with power sector planning processes, energy modeling & tools, transmission and distribution analysis, power procurement tender process, and electrification strategies including off-grids and micro-grids
• Capacity building expertise in transmission and distribution, renewable energy resources, and energy efficiency
• Experience in power plant operations and management
• 3+ years of regional/ international experience in energy sector programs
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Operations Research, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related field
• Familiarity with the political, economic, social, and cultural context of working in Southern Africa
• Experience with an international contractor or NGO
Professional Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click Here to Apply for this Position