Recruitment of an Advisor to the Commissioner Energy and Mines (consultant)

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) has received from the World Bank, a financing for the preparation of a proposed Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project, in West Africa and in some Sahel Countries. ECREEE therefore, intends to recruit an individual consultant to provide services as an Advisor to the Commissioner Energy and Mines, in the Framework of the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP).

The Advisor to the Commissioner Energy and Mines will be responsible for advisory services and to vet all documents sent by the ROGEP PIU to the ECOWAS Commissioner for Energy and Mines for approval.

Interested candidates must provide their CV and relevant information indicating that they are qualified to perform the required services and they must meet the following criteria:

1. The Consultant shall have a minimum Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Economics or similar areas with a strong focus on sustainable energy and:

1. at least 10 years post qualification experience in project management;
2. Specific experience in off-grid standalone renewable energy projects in West Africa, specifically in providing technical assistance and capacity building to public and private stakeholders, in improving policy and regulatory framework and business promotion;
3. Work experience in sustainable energy or project management;
4. Proven experience in participating in similar donor funded projects (proven experience in working in World Bank projects would be an advantage);

(b)       Other required skills and competencies include:

1. Strong planning, organization and time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks;
2. Capacity to be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide advice and recommend actions;
3. Proficiency in preparing and presenting professional reports and analytical papers;
4. Proficient communication in read, oral and written English and French. Ability to communicate in Portuguese can be an advantage;
5. Very good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to manage relations with development partners, to work under pressure and handle politically and culturally sensitive issues.

The services will be provided at the ECOWAS Commission, Office of the Commissioner, Energy and Mines in Abuja, Nigeria. The Advisor will work closely with the Commissioner, Energy and Mines and the ECREEE Executive Director. In this respect, strong communication skills will be required.

Expressions of interest must be delivered by e-mail at tender(at)ecreee.org and CC slima(at)ecreee.org; ocisse(at)ecreee.org; by June 14, 2019, clearly indicating the title of the assignment and the name of the project.

ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Achada Santo Antonio, Electra Building, 2nd floor, C.P. 288, Praia, Cabo Verde

For more information, please consult the terms of reference.