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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
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