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
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Operations Research, Environmental Science, and/or Science or related field
• 15+ 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
• 10+ years of regional/ international experience in energy sector programs
• 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
How to Apply