Objectives

The Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department (ONEC) is in charge of managing the Bank Group energy operations in Regional Member Countries (RMCs). It helps address climate change and environmental issues by incorporating them into Bank Group supported operations and giving them the visibility required. ONEC Department includes two energy divisions and a third division which is responsible for climate change and environment issues. The main objective of ONEC.2 is to build on the Bank’s sector skills and strengthen its capacity to become the leader in strategy, development, financing and implementation of energy projects and programs in their respective regions.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Sector Manager, his/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following:

Policies, strategy, and frameworks:

•   Provide leadership/ participate, in the preparation or review of policies and strategies for Bank Group intervention in energy;
•   contribute to country and regional strategy papers; undertake relevant studies and analyses; etc;

Project management:

•   Lead / participate in the provision of expert advice on issues related to energy sector development including advice to RMCs  for  promoting policies conducive to strong growth/development of the energy sector  as well as other areas of activity of the Division (creation of an enabling environment for private sector investments in energy projects, corporate governance);
•   Lead, coordinate and/or oversee the identification, appraisal, negotiations, supervision and ex-post reviews of Bank operations focusing on  the energy sector, involving RMCs’ governments, private sponsor –if relevant- and other development partners or concerned parties;
•   Build up Bank’s interdepartmental collaboration on Energy private sector operations, and partnerships with other institutions involved in private infrastructure and PPP sector development (exchange of information on projects, policies, operational experience etc., identification of co-financing opportunities, organization of joint promotional activities etc. );
•   Oversee and carry out an active and effective management of the assigned portfolio, including Sector Policy-Based Operations and Institutional Support  Projects;
•   provide the required technical skills to design national and multinational projects that respond to the needs of the RMCs and RECs based on their priorities and selectivity;
•   monitor energy sector developments and Bank activity in these sectors across the continent; develop sector strategies and operational plans;

Knowledge Development:

•   Lead / participate in the preparation of Energy sector Assessment and other upstream analytical and diagnostic work to inform Country Strategy papers (CSP) ; provide support to Country/Regional departments on policy dialogue with RMCs relating to Energy sector and related issues; and provide back-up to country offices to ensure provision of quality advisory service to RMCs  ;
•   Lead, coordinate the preparation of policy statements, papers, briefs and various reports on energy sector issues and other areas relevant to the Energy, Environment & Climate Change Department;
•   Represent the Bank in national and regional partnerships, networks, conferences, workshops, and training seminars on issues related to Energy sector development and related issues;
•   Undertake any other task as the Sector Manager may assign.

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   At least a Masters degree or its equivalent in Electromechanical, Electro-technical or Electrical Engineering or in a related area of specialization;
•   A degree in Economics, Finance or other related field is an added advantage
•   Preferably, a minimum of six (6) years relevant professional experience in planning, design, construction, supervision and maintenance of energy infrastructure.
•   Full understanding of the principles of project cycle and project implementation;
•   Proven ability to interact competently with the staff of government and donor agencies on issues relating to aid coordination, as well as with the private sector;
•   Proven ability to build and lead a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way;
•   Good listener with demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas as well as make effective and timely decisions;
•   Capacity to initiate and manage innovations and change.
•   Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Projects);
•   The incumbent should also have competence in (or ability/willingness to become quickly familiar with) the use of various tools available and applied by the Bank such as SAP
•   Excellent written and verbal communications in French and/or  English are desirable with a working knowledge of the other language.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

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Closing Date: 05 September, 2013

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply