Programme Officer, Energy Access, April 2024

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region.

Programme Officer, Energy Access

Ref Id: ECW/HR/25031907
Location: Abuja
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Grade: P3/P4
Status: Permanent
Department: Energy and Mines
Directorate: Energy and Mines
Division: Energy Access and Alternative Energy
Line Supervisor: Principal Programme Officer, Energy Access and Alternative Energy

Role Overview

The Programme Officer Energy Access shall be based at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja.
He/She shall work in the Directorate of Energy and Mines under the direct supervision of Principal Programme Officer Energy Access and Alternative Energy.
He/She shall be responsible for the implementation of all the activities related to sustainable, reliable and affordable access to modern energy services, under the coordination of the Principal Programme Officer.

Role and Responsibilities

Assist in developing and harmonizing policies, regulations and institutional frameworks related to the improvement of energy access in the region;
Assist in the Implementation of the ECOWAS rural and peri-urban electrification Master plan and set up a regional capacity to implement its action plan;
Initiate the development of pilot investment programs for scaling-up access to productive use of energy and modern energy services particularly in rural areas;
Establish a coordination mechanism with the National and Regional Multi-sectoral groups on access to Energy Services;
Assist Member States to define national Energy Access strategies and policies and ensures regional/national synergies ;
Coordinate the technical development of the Regional Capacity Building Program for investment and programs implementation in energy access;
Coordinate the technical development of regional financing mechanisms to support Member States in raising funds for their national energy access programs;
Closely coordinates ECOWAS work with its various partners on the Energy Access Program, and work to expand relevant partnerships;
Contribute to the elaboration of programs to support the development and reconstruction of the energy sectors of post conflict ECOWAS Member States;
Increase synergy with the ECOWAS Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Centre for the regional programs related to energy access at national and regional levels;
Develop and strengthen the cooperation with regional and sub-regional bodies with the international organization on energy access (AUC, UN SE4ALL, Power Africa etc.);
Represent ECOWAS Commission at the International meeting on energy access;
Initiate projects and prepares project documents on any relevant issues related to energy access, monitors and evaluates projects implementation.
Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Renewable Energy, Alternative Energy, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or a similar field from a university of recognized standing;
5 years’ progressively professional experience in the field of renewable energy promotion and development, access to energy services, energy efficiency, energy economics and bioenergy in the public or private Institution;
Good knowledge and experience in the planning, preparation and coordination of energy programs and projects at national and/or regional levels;
Technical expertise in energy policy, strategy and institutions.

Age Limit:

Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

Ecowas Key Competencies:

Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices;
Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities;
Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval;
Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards;
Interpersonal skills with ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to timeline, quality and quantity;
Ability to counsel, advise, consult and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service responsibilities and established client service standards.

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness and ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion;
Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy;
Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact and diplomacy;
Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths;
Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbias and transparent manner.
Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies;
Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges and opportunities as it relates to project/programme assigned to own position.
Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations;
Ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees;
Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools;
Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means;
Proficiency in information communication technologies(ICT);
Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage;
Ability to develop, implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals;
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators and risks;
Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.

Remuneration
Annual Salary: UA 49,106.81 USD 77480.72 / UA 56,591.37 USD 89,289.87

Method of Application

Programme Officer, Energy Access – [email protected]

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Job City Abuja

Abuja

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Before the creation of ECOWAS, the collective territory known as West Africa, from a regional point of view, was made up of an aggregation of states that had emerged from different colonial experiences and administrations which largely defined the boundaries of the 15 states domiciled in the area.

Even though member states of the community, today make use of three different imported official languages (English, French and Portuguese), there are well over a thousand existing local languages including cross-border native tongues such as Ewe, Fulfulde, Hausa, Mandingo, Wolof, Yoruba, Ibo, Ga, etc. that constitute its over 300 million people tucked in a vast land of about 5.1 million square kilometres.

Prior to colonialism, the area played host to many proud empires and kingdoms that spanned centuries some of which included Ghana, Mali Songhai, Wolof, Oyo, Benin and Kanem Bornu.

The region’s cultural, linguistic and ecological diversity presents both opportunities and challenges for the integration process. The longing to combine forces politically and economically has always been recognised as a step forward in the desire to engender co-prosperity in the area.

In this regard, the first effort at integration dates back to 1945 with the creation of CFA franc that brought the francophone countries of the region into a single currency union. Then in 1964, Liberian president William Tubman proposed an economic union for West Africa leading to an agreement which was signed in 1965 by the four states of Cote d’Ivore, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

However, nothing concrete emanated from these until 1972 when Nigerian head of state Gen Yakubu Gowon and his Togolese counterpart Gnassingbe Eyadema toured the region in support of the integration Idea. Thanks to the drafts that emanated from their efforts as they formed the basis for the emergence of the treaty of Lagos in 1975 which birthed ECOWAS. The treaty of Lagos was initially limited to economic policies but emerging political events led to its revision and therewith the expansion of scope and powers in 1993.

ECOWAS is meant to foster interstate economic and political cooperation. History is on its side in this regard. Dating back to pre-colonial times, West Africans have been among the world’s most mobile populations although much of the migration had been intra-regional. About 7.5 million West African migrants (3 percent of the regional population) are living in ECOWAS countries other than their own. The 1.2 million other migrants are dispersed mainly in North America and Europe. Estimated at about 149 million in 2013, women constitute over 50 percent of the region’s population. The cross-border migration of women as traders and business persons places them as potential champions for promoting integration, even though this is a reality that is yet to be fully exploited.

Over the last few years, West Africa’s population witnessed strong growth, increasing from 70 million to nearly 300 million inhabitants between 1950 and 2010. By the end of 2014, it represents nearly 40% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa. According to the projections of the United Nations, the population of West Africa should reach between 550 and 600 million by 2050. It is the youngest region of the world. Also, with about 5 percent of the world’s population, with an area covering over 40 percent of sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa is the most densely populated on the continent.

The diverse socio-cultural dimension of development should be a necessary building block for establishing peace and security in the region. Drawing strength from its past, leaders of the community have been making sacrifices to keep the shape of the political structure of the region. In 1976, Cape Verde, one of the two Lusophone countries in the region joined ECOWAS, and in December 2000 Mauritania withdrew its membership, having a

At all times, ECOWAS chief executive officers presiding either as Executive Secretaries or Presidents, deferred to the supreme organ of the community-the Authority of the Heads of State of Government for guidance. This body is usually headed by a Chairman. There have been 28 such Chairmen between 1978 to 2015.

0 USD Abuja CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Programme Officer, Energy Access

Ref Id: ECW/HR/25031907 Location: Abuja Institution: ECOWAS Commission Grade: P3/P4 Status: Permanent Department: Energy and Mines Directorate: Energy and Mines Division: Energy Access and Alternative Energy Line Supervisor: Principal Programme Officer, Energy Access and Alternative EnergyRole Overview

The Programme Officer Energy Access shall be based at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja.
He/She shall work in the Directorate of Energy and Mines under the direct supervision of Principal Programme Officer Energy Access and Alternative Energy.
He/She shall be responsible for the implementation of all the activities related to sustainable, reliable and affordable access to modern energy services, under the coordination of the Principal Programme Officer.

Role and Responsibilities

Assist in developing and harmonizing policies, regulations and institutional frameworks related to the improvement of energy access in the region;
Assist in the Implementation of the ECOWAS rural and peri-urban electrification Master plan and set up a regional capacity to implement its action plan;
Initiate the development of pilot investment programs for scaling-up access to productive use of energy and modern energy services particularly in rural areas;
Establish a coordination mechanism with the National and Regional Multi-sectoral groups on access to Energy Services;
Assist Member States to define national Energy Access strategies and policies and ensures regional/national synergies ;
Coordinate the technical development of the Regional Capacity Building Program for investment and programs implementation in energy access;
Coordinate the technical development of regional financing mechanisms to support Member States in raising funds for their national energy access programs;
Closely coordinates ECOWAS work with its various partners on the Energy Access Program, and work to expand relevant partnerships;
Contribute to the elaboration of programs to support the development and reconstruction of the energy sectors of post conflict ECOWAS Member States;
Increase synergy with the ECOWAS Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Centre for the regional programs related to energy access at national and regional levels;
Develop and strengthen the cooperation with regional and sub-regional bodies with the international organization on energy access (AUC, UN SE4ALL, Power Africa etc.);
Represent ECOWAS Commission at the International meeting on energy access;
Initiate projects and prepares project documents on any relevant issues related to energy access, monitors and evaluates projects implementation.
Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Renewable Energy, Alternative Energy, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or a similar field from a university of recognized standing;
5 years’ progressively professional experience in the field of renewable energy promotion and development, access to energy services, energy efficiency, energy economics and bioenergy in the public or private Institution;
Good knowledge and experience in the planning, preparation and coordination of energy programs and projects at national and/or regional levels;
Technical expertise in energy policy, strategy and institutions.

Age Limit:

Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

Ecowas Key Competencies:

Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices;
Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities;
Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval;
Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards;
Interpersonal skills with ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to timeline, quality and quantity;
Ability to counsel, advise, consult and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service responsibilities and established client service standards.

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy:

Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness and ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion;
Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy;
Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact and diplomacy;
Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths;
Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbias and transparent manner.
Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies;
Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges and opportunities as it relates to project/programme assigned to own position.
Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations;
Ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees;
Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools;
Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means;
Proficiency in information communication technologies(ICT);
Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage;
Ability to develop, implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals;
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators and risks;
Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.

Remuneration Annual Salary: UA 49,106.81 USD 77480.72 / UA 56,591.37 USD 89,289.87

Method of Application

Programme Officer, Energy Access - [email protected]

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