Re-Advertisement-Programme Officer Energy Planning and Modelling WAPP needed at AUDA – NEPAD

Required Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrate extensive experience in designing and analyzing large scale integration of renewables (wind, solar, hydro, etc.), large power system studies, and HVDC system.
• Demonstrate knowledge and have modelling experience of at least, demand forecasting, generation planning and transmission planning.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in power system analysis including load flow, contingency, voltage stability, short circuit, optimal power flow, small-signal and transient dynamic analyses.
• Demonstrate knowledge and have experience of at least, one key value-chain activity, of the project preparation cycle.
• Proven experience in use of generation and/or transmission planning software tools, minimum experience of 3 years using modelling software such as E-Views, SPLAT, MESSAGE, PSS-E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or MATLAB SimPowerSystems or similar energy modelling tools.
• Experience in regional (across countries) generation and transmission planning with minimum experience in 1 power systems planning project.
• Experience working with the African Union Member States, Continental Bodies, Regional Economic Communities, Power Pools, International Organisations, Development Partners, Development Finance Institutions on energy.
• Sound knowledge and experience in project finance, and/or project management.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Infrastructure public-private partnerships (PPP) modalities.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision with sound judgment, and tight deadline delivery.
• High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
• Sound knowledge of Continental and Regional Priority Infrastructure Projects and Programmes such as Agenda 2063, PIDA etc.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
• Ability to work in a Multicultural and Multilingual environment.
• Excellent Presentation, report writing and communication skills.
• Computer skills with practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience: 

• A Master’s degree from a recognized university in either Electrical Power Engineering, Electro-mechanical engineering, Energy planning,  or a related field with a minimum relevant experience of  two (2) years working experience preferably in an infrastructure development-related environment within public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

Or

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering, Electro-mechanical Engineering, Energy Planning, Electronic Engineering or a related field with a minimum relevant experience of four (4) years working preferably in an infrastructure development-related environment within public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.