Council Member, Economist (ERERA) at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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Posted 2 years ago

ECOWAS is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Council Member, Economist (ERERA)

Job Code: 20000776
Location: Accra, Ghana
Grade: D1
Line Supervisor: Chairman ERERA
Status: non-renewable term of five (5) years
Supervising: Senior Economist Office Manager
Agency: ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA)
Institution: ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA)

About ECOWAS: 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.

Job Requirements

Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance or Management or Energy Economics/Regulation or in a related field from a recognized University.
Twelve (12) years professional experience in planning, financial modeling and economic analysis of the energy sector.
Experience in a management position, preferably in a regulatory body.
Five (5) years’ experience in team management, preferably in a supervisory capacity, within an international organization or national electricity/energy regulatory body.
Knowledge of energy policy issues, in particular electricity sector institutional reforms, as well as economic issues related to cross-border electricity exchanges and electricity market management (planning, tariff/pricing, competition, funding, etc.).
Deep knowledge of Power Purchase Agreements(PPAs) at national and/or regional levels.
Knowledge of Community institutions and mechanisms within the ECOWAS region, as well as proven experience in the area of electricity sector regulation in Africa.
Knowledge of political matters in West Africa and of the political mechanisms of the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, etc.
Experience in international relations and negotiations will be an added advantage.