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 the Eastern and Southern Africa Energy Division (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 Eastern and Southern Africa.
Duties and responsibilities
The Principal Renewables Engineer (ONEC.2) will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Eastern and Southern Africa Energy Sector (ONEC.2). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following:
Policies, strategy, and frameworks
- contribute to the preparation 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:
- Provide 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;
- Undertake activities related to the project cycle including (identification, preparation, appraisal, negotiations, supervision and preparation of Project Completion Reports) and ex-post reviews of Bank operations focusing on the energy sector, involving RMCs’ governments, other development partners and concerned parties or partners;
- Oversee and carry out an active and effective management of the assigned portfolio
- provide the required technical skills to design national and multinational projects that respond to the needs of the RMCs and Regional Economic Communities (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:
- Coordinate the preparation of the energy sector analysis, notably the status of the energy infrastructure and evolution of the populations’ access to the services, the sector’s contribution to the economy, the operational performances, the level of maintenance of energy infrastructure.
- Contribute to Country Strategy papers (CSPs) ; provide support to Country/Regional departments on policy dialogue with RMCs relating to Energy sector and related issues; and ensure provision of quality advisory service to RMCs ;
- participate in 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 Director ONEC and/or Manager ONEC.2 may assign.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- At least a Master’s degree in Electromechanical, Electro-technical or Electricity Engineering or in a related area of specialization, with some focus on Renewable Energies
- Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in planning, design, construction, supervision and maintenance of energy infrastructure, with relevant experience in Renewables;
- 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 English and French are desirable; at a minimum, proficiency in one of the languages and knowledge of the other is a must.
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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
- Submitted by: Mohamed M. YOUSSOUF Division Manager, CHRM 1
- Approved by: Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES Director, CHRM
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 AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs
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