Apply for Massive Recruitment at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) following the guideline below..

 

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is an independent body, established by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 to undertake technical and economic regulation of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. The Commission is to, among others license operators, determine operating codes and standards, establish customer rights and obligations and set cost reflective industry tariffs. The Commission has its head quarters in Abuja.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to join our team in an exciting career of regulating the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry in the positions below:

Job Title: Analyst I – Licensing

Location: Nigeria
Division: Legal, Licensing and Compliance

Job Description

• Reviewing applications for licenses, permits and other regulatory approvals granted by the Commission for activities in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.
• Reviewing the licensing framework and development of procedures to improve upon the licensee experience in the application process.
• Development of work plans for the licensing unit and performance of tasks allocated by senior team members.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with applicants and other stakeholders.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with other departments/units in the Commission.
• Manage communication of approvals of licenses and permits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for all applications and facilitation of all approval processes.
• Maintaining records of all applications and ensuring compliance with stipulated timelines for the completion of applications.
• Supporting the legal division with other tasks.

Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor of Laws, B.L. Advanced degrees like Master of Laws or Masters of Business Administration will be an advantage.
• Required skills: Ability to write and communicate excellently in English, a team player, a self-starter that works well under pressure, great levels of empathy and excellent public speaking/presentation skills.
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years post call experience in legal practice or coordination of licensing function in the private or public sector.

Job Title: Principal Manager – Tariff and Rates

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Assists with the process for the review of tariff filings and applications.
• Assists with the development and the review of existing tariff models.
• Undertake review of methodologies, polices, procedures and guidelines for regulating electricity tariff.
• Analyse the impact of various government tariff  policy directives on the financial sustainability of the market and proper advice to the Commission.
• Undertake studies to establish appropriate level of lifeline tariffs and make recommendations for the implementation of PCAF.
• Analyse matters for tariff hearing and assist with the organisation of public hearings or any other regulatory proceeding to obtain any required information, representation, or objection to ensure that the proposed change in tariff is fair to all stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of operators with approved tariff regime.
• Prepare periodic reports as may be requested by the Unit Head.

Minimum Qualification / Skills

• B.Sc in any of the fields mentioned with an MSc in Energy Economics, MSc Econometrics, MA Economics, MA Utility Regulation, MSc Economics, LLM Energy Law, MSc Finance, MBA Energy Finance, MSc Statistics and MSc Computer Science.
• PhD in a relevant Discipline is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years experience.

Job Title: Principal Manager – Corporate Planning Strategy

Location: Nigeria
Division: Planning, Research and Strategy

Job Description

• Receive, document and coordinate plans and propositions for actions and tasks to be undertaken by Divisions and Units of the Commission
• Harmonize, synthesize and follow-up on the implementation of Action Plans and Strategic Plan of the Commission
• Track performance of tasks and timelines.
• Report and flag challenges/impediments, arising from outcome of reviews and analysis of performance tracking
• Provide scenarios and options to aid decision making.
• Review external and internal documents and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Articulate policy propositions and positions of the Commission, based on its mandate, mission and vision.
• Propose and conduct Knowledge Management functions to enhance manpower and corporate productivity.
• Review work-plans with a view to advise and recommend short-, medium- and long-term implementation strategies
• Interface with institutional, governmental, non-governmental stakeholders and partners on matters brought to the attention of the Commission and engage stakeholders as required.
• Work with both internal and external stakeholders to gather/collect data for review and analysis
• Understand stakeholders’ data and the relationship between data components
• Analyse data with a view to recommend improvements in operations within the organization and in the power sector
• Identify and understand problems through forecasting, gap analysis, quantitative reporting, research, and statistical analysis
• Write reports, white papers, and other published documents.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Sciences, Business Administration, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, information Science or Communication Sciences.
• First Degree (2.1) or Master’s in Project Management;
• PMP certification would be an added advantage.
• Team player, ability to work under Pressure, Self-Starter, able to work with minimum supervision and Excellent audience-facing, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general Microsoft Office, MS 365.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 15 years experience in a senior applied Project Management position, or data management/analytics environment; experience in IT, economics, business/systems analysis, familiarity with PMBOK.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Customer Complaints

Location: Nigeria
Division: Consumer Affairs

Job Description

• Collation and evaluation of all complaint appeals.
• Preparing reports on complaints received.
• Interface with concerned Disco liaison officers.
• Maintaining close interaction with the Forum Chairman and members.
• Schedule and prepare Forum meetings in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports of Forum meeting outcomes and disseminating to concerned parties.
• Maintain constant contact and follow up with appellants and Discos to ensure effective case resolutions in accordance with complaints handling timeline.
• Communicating monthly reports of complaints appeals to AGM CSS.
• Carry out day to day administration of the Forum Offices.
• Maintain security and standards as set by the Head office.

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Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities.
• Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum years of experience: 6 years

Job Title: Analyst I, Research Analytics

Location: Nigeria
Division: Planning, Research and Strategy

Job Description

• Regulatory Research analyst will provide the needed support for the PM and AGM while being mentored by both to ensure effective teamwork and service delivery.
• The analyst will be responsible for designing survey templates, data collection and processing, data analysis and drafting reports
• Receive research questions and concerns on behalf of the Research team.
• Interface with other Divisions/Units of the Commission to follow-up on tasks and deliverables
• Attend meetings, take meeting notes, prepare minutes and recording of meeting deliberations.
• Assist in maintenance of research database for the Commission, follow-ups and tracking progress in compilation of Reports for the Commission.
• Provide day-to-day support related to research activities of the PRS Division and the Commission.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree (2:1), A Master’s Degree, Higher Diploma and/or Membership of a relevant professional body will be an advantage.
• Field of Study: Data Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, any Social Sciences, Physics, Any field of Engineering.
• Articulate and fluency in communication, disposition to working collaboratively in teams and knowledge sharing. Creative writing ability, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving
• Ability to research, read and summarize information from articles, research studies, and presentations.
• Speedy and accurate data handling skills.
• Demonstrable competence in the use of Microsoft Office tools including the use of MS 365, MySQL for data analysis or other data visualization tools.
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years in a project management team or related activity involving research and report writing.

Job Title: Principal Manager – Legal

Location: Nigeria
Division: Legal, Licensing and Compliance

Job Description

• Reviewing transaction documents filed by applicants in support of their applications with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
• Reviewing and proffering legal opinions on diverse matters.
• Reviewing and advising on power purchase agreements.
• Reviewing and advising on project finance arrangements and documentation.
• Reviewing and advising on gas supply arrangements.
• Provision of legal advice on activities affecting the Commission’s operations.
• Development of work plans for the legal unit and allocation of tasks to team members.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with applicants and other stakeholders.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with other departments/units in the Commission.
• Maintaining records of all applications and ensuring compliance with stipulated timelines for the completion of applications.
• Supporting the legal division with other tasks.

Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor of Laws, B.L. Advanced degrees like Master of Laws or Masters of Business Administration will be an advantage.
• Required skills; Ability to write and communicate excellently in English, a team player, a self-starter that works well under pressure, great levels of empathy and excellent public speaking/presentation skills.
• Minimum years of experience: 15 years post call experience with keen focus on corporate commercial law, project financing, corporate finance, infrastructure development, electricity/energy law and constitutional/administrative law.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Generation Safety

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Review and analysis of NESI Operators’ monthly reports on significant incidents/accidents in the power stations
• Collating and analysing incident notification reports submitted by the Gencos
• Monitoring of the Gencos’ compliance with the provisions of the Nigerian Electricity Health and Safety Code
• Review and analysis of accident investigation reports submitted by the Gencos
• Conduct site inspections and sting operations to identify and escalate impending hazards at the power stations
• Conduct accident investigations
• Experienced and Knowledgeable about emerging Health and Safety standards and practices developed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other Health and Safety International standard development organizations
• Knowledge and ability to identify and analyse accident causative factors
• Analyse Health and Safety audit reports submitted by the Gencos
• Preparation of quarterly NESI Health and Safety performance report
• Provide routine and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Develop presentations and reports
• Carry out any other task assigned by the AGM, HSE.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Bias in Energy option).
• Minimum years of experience: 9 years
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project.

Job Title: Analyst I – Software / IT Support

Location: Nigeria
Division: Finance and Management Services

Job Description

• Install and configure computer hardware, operating systems and applications.
• Investigate, diagnose and solve computer application and hardware related problems.
• Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks; engage with staff/clients through a series of actions, either face to face or over the telephone.
• Ensure that employees are aware of and adhere to basic cybersecurity rules while using IT tools .
• Email configuration support on mobile and PC.
• Daily backup of relevant application databases ensuring there is adequate disaster recovery and business continuity in case of server failure/unavailability.
• Provide onboarding support to new employees and employee off-boarding support to exiting employees.
• Document, track, and resolution of all support incidents in a timely and efficient manner.
• Test, evaluate and support the roll-out of new applications and technologies.
• Respond within agreed time limits to call-outs, prioritize and manage all open cases.
• Support for remote users using remote support tools such as teamviewer, remote desktop for employees working outside of the Corporate office.
• Provide maintenance support for the website and other Portals.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and create web interfaces & experiences that align with the business objectives of the Commission with optimal user experience.
• UI / UX Design and responsible for collecting, researching, investigating and evaluating user requirements to deliver outstanding user experience in any application design and development.
• Re-Design and refresh the Commission’s website and other portals from time to time.
• Build databases and applications to support the Commission’s core objectives.
• Sketch prototypes, wire-frame development, partake in ideation sessions and work on visual asset.
• Provide daily support for existing and future business applications.
• Provide support for corporate Branding and graphics development.
• User Interface Prototyping and user flow for software applications development.
• Collaboration with cross functional teams in the organization to develop fit-for-purpose web and mobile applications.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering and any related field (Minimum of Second-Class Upper Division).
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years (maximum age limit 28 years).
• MCP Certification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Full Stack Development (PHP, Python, Ruby on Rails, NodeJS, JQuery, AngularJS).
• Knowledge of AI technologies.
• Good grasp of Database Technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Sass, JavaScript.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of communicating with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and take initiative where necessary.

Job Title: Deputy General Manager, Communication

Location: Nigeria
Division: Office of the Chairman

Responsibilities

• Report to the GM/Head of Division Chairman’s office.
• Arrange and manage media activities of the Commission and facilitate adequate media reportage.
• Initiate, advice and execute media campaigns for the Commission.
• Liaise and facilitate good relationship between Commission and media.
• Maintain and update a register/contact addresses of media correspondents, editors and editorial board members.
• Draft press releases and statements and ensure the same is widely circulated on the social media, online and offline platforms.
• Scan and monitor the media space for news about and advise on possible reaction.
• Anchor the Commission’s publications, especially the PowerWatch Magazine or such other media publications.
• Prepare factsheets and media kits in collaboration with relevant Units/Divisions.
• Facilitate the cordial relationship between the Commission and the media.
• Responsible for web content management.
• Supervise the preparation and circulation of daily media review.
• Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Commission and Head of Division, Chairman’s office.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Social Sciences / Humanities or Media / Communication Studies.
• Social media freak, team player, ability to deliver under pressure and public speaking.
• Minimum years of experience: 22 years in a related field.

Job Title: Analyst I, Accounts

Location: Nigeria
Division: Finance and Management Services

Job Description

• Assist in Preparation of Budget Perform, reporting, and operational metrics tracking.
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Enforce policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization.
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analysis; study proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely required.
• Preparation of Tax Remittance Vouchers.
• Preparation and Submission of Tax Returns to relevant tax authorities.
• Assist in the processing of Tax Clearance Certificates.
• Preparation & Submission of Pension schedules to PFAs.
• Preparing Payment Schedules for onward upload to Remita platform.
• Issue receipts and post into cash books.
• Providing general financial and accounting support.
• Any other work as may be assigned from time to time by Head Finance & Account.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree – Minimum of Second Class upper in Accounting or related fields (Posession of ICAN, ACCA, ANAN is Mandatory).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Accounting Software Solution.
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years.

Job Title: Analyst I – Customer Complaints

Location: Nigeria
Division: Consumer Affairs

Job Description

• Collation and evaluation of complaint appeals from Forum Offices.
• Analysing Forum office decisions.
• Interface with concerned parties (Complainants and Disco liason officers).
• Assist in investigating, follow-up and resolution of complaints in accordance with complaints handling timeline.
• Record outcomes and disseminate to concerned parties.
• Maintain constant contact and follow up with appellants and Discos to ensure effective case resolutions.
• Assist in documenting monthly interdivisional Committee on complaints resolution meetings and strategies for resolving complaint issues.
• Assist in preparing KPI reports on the performance of Discos in complaints handling.
• Any other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Social Sciences and Humanities.
• Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Team player work well under pressure, Self-Starter, Strong Effective verbal, good listening, and communication skills.
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years

Job Title: Principal Manager – Renewable Energy

Location: Nigeria
Division: Planning, Research and Strategy

Job Description

• Conduct studies on new and renewable sources of power generation
• Participate in the evaluation of min-grid permits, and related regulations
• Participate in evaluation of renewable energy policies and related regulations
• Participate in evaluation of applications for licences of renewable energy-based power generation
• Participate in designing renewable power related regulations
• Conduct studies on economics of renewable based power as input to tariff settings for renewable energy
• Handle the regulatory requirement of the National Energy Policy and Renewable Energy masterplan
• Design, draft PPA, Connection agreement and system standards for renewable energy based off-grid power supply to remote areas.
• Liaise with Renewable Energy programmes of other Government agencies
• Carry out projects that concern the responsibilities of NERC as may be defined by the Commissioner PRS or GM from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• B.Sc, Post Graduate Degree, and professional certification relevant to the vacancy is required.
• Team player, ability to work under pressure, self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision and Excellent audience-facing and verbal communication skills. High level competence with Excel, Power Point, etc.

Field of Study:

• Biosystem Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, or any other related field

Minimum years of experience:

• 15 years.

Job Title: Principal Manager – Compliance

Location: Nigeria
Division: Legal, Licensing and Compliance

Job Description

• Implementation of the Commission’s enforcement/compliance strategy.
• Coordination of the Commission’s enforcement/compliance function.
• Development of workplans for the compliance unit and allocation of tasks to team members.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with applicants and other stakeholders.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with other departments/units in the Commission.
• Maintaining records of all applications and ensuring compliance with stipulated timelines for the completion of applications.
• Supporting the legal division with other tasks.

Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor of Laws, B.L. Advanced Degrees like Master of Laws or Masters of Business Administration will be an advantage.
• Required skills – Ability to write and communicate excellently in English, a team player, a self-starter that works well under pressure, great levels of empathy and excellent public speaking/presentation skills.
• Minimum years of experience: 15 years post call experience with keen focus on litigation, alternative dispute resolution, constitutional and administrative law; in leading a compliance function in the public or private sector.

Job Title: Senior Manager – Tariff and Rates

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Assist with the process for the review of tariff filings and applications.
• Assists with the development and the review of existing tariff models.
• Undertake review of methodologies, polices, procedures and guidelines for regulating electricity tariff.
• Analyse the impact of various government tariff policy directives on the financial sustainability of the market and proper advice to the Commission.
• Undertake studies to establish appropriate level of lifeline tariffs and make recommendations for the implementation of PCAF.
• Analyse matters for tariff hearing and assist with the organisation of public hearings or any other regulatory proceeding to obtain any required information, representation, or objection to ensure that the proposed change in tariff is fair to all stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of operators with approved tariff regime.
• Prepare periodic reports as may be requested by the Unit Head.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Possession of MSc Energy Economics, MSc Econometrics, MA Economics, MA Utility Regulation, MSc Economics, MSc Finance, MBA Energy Finance, MSc Statistics and a Professional Finance qualification will be an added advantage.
• PhD in a relevant Discipline is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 12 years  experience.

Job Title: Senior Manager, System Planning

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Will report to AGM, Networks
• Reviewing and monitoring the implementation of the Transmission Expansion Plan (TSP)
• Reviewing of load forecast and demand projections for short, medium, and long term planning
• Analysis of generation/transmission interface alignment and constraints
• Analysis of transmission/distribution interface alignment and constraints
• Conduct needs assessment to identify relevant transmission projects that form the CAPEX components of the transmission and distribution tariff
• Review of TCN Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and Service Level Agreement(SLA) projects
• Develop and implement a monitoring framework for the inspection of transmission and distribution projects
• Track, update the progress, and document the impact of Transmission lines and substation projects
• Track, update the progress, and document the impact of distribution lines and substation projects
• Provide routine and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Develop presentations and reports
• Carry out any other task assigned by the AGM, Networks.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Power Systems).
• Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is an added advantage
• Minimum years of experience: 12 years
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Network simulation tools (NEPLAN, PSS, or Digsilient.

Job Title: Principal Manager, Internal Audit

Location: Nigeria
Division: Office of the Chairman

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-payment audit in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Commission policies and procedures.
• Examine financial transactions for compliance with the Commission’s policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Evaluate financial and operational procedures to assure adequate internal controls are present.
• Develop, document, implement, test and maintain a comprehensive internal audit plan inclusive of timelines and milestones.
• Evaluate progress of the implementation of Audit plan.
• Design a system of internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and the Commission’s policies and procedures.
• Design a risks identification framework.
• Design an effective data collection mechanism for activities of Internal Audit.
• Identify/evaluate the Commission’s risk areas and make appropriate recommendation for improvement.
• Prepare necessary reports for the Commission.
• Work with External Auditors on statutory audit and compliance of the Commission’s policies and other relevant regulations.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Audit.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• BA/B.Sc./MBA in Accounting, Finance and other related fields.
• Chartered accountant with proven experience as an Internal Auditor.
• Attention to detail, integrity, Organisational and planning skills, leadership skills, teamwork with proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws rules and regulations.
• Minimum years of experience: 15 years in a related field

Job Title: Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Location: Nigeria
Division: Office of the Chairman

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Head, Internal Audit
• Conduct pre-payment audit by carrying out relevant tests to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Commission policies
• Conduct process and Systems Audit by carrying out relevant test to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Commission policies and procedures.
• Examine financial transactions for compliance with the Commission’s policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Evaluate financial and operational procedures to assure adequate internal controls are present.
• Ensures filing of data and information pertinent to the activities of the Internal Audit.
• Identify and evaluate the Commission’s risk areas, make appropriate reports and recommendations
• Work with staff of the Commission to identify key risk areas in the functions of the Commission
• Prepare necessary reports for the Commission.
• Ensure effective filling of data and information pertinent to the activities of the Internal Audit Unit
• Work with external auditors on the statutory audit or other audits.
• Any other duties as may be assigned the Principal Manager/Head, Internal Audit.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• BA/B.Sc./MBA in Accounting, Finance or other related fields.
• Chartered accountant with proven experience as an Internal Auditor.
• Attention to detail, integrity, Organisational and planning skills, leadership skills, teamwork with proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws rules and regulations.
• Minimum years of experience: Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a related field.

Job Title: Analyst I – Human Resources

Location: Nigeria
Division: Finance and Management Services

Job Description

• Identifying and working with HRD team to accomplish various HR related issues.
• Relating with internal stakeholders where necessary and helping with trouble shooting and any arising staff matters.
• Helping with job audits and related matters.
• Assisting in providing advice and support to various Divisions in the Commission regarding HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Analysing and presenting data and reports on assigned task, identifying areas of improvement and proffering solutions.
• Assisting the HR team in the development and moderation of flexible operating policies, guidelines, and systems to encourage best practices and dynamism within the Commission.
• Reviewing and updating HRD data base regarding employee information and related matters.
• Assisting in supervising training, workshop and other activities requiring staff gathering and provide feedback on staff performance.
• Collating and analysing external HRD related data.
• Making submissions and preparing draft letters on specific matters.
• Covering meetings and producing minutes.
• Any other HR related matter assigned.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications / Skills:

• First Degree in Human Resources, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field required.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 4 years.

The following are added advantages:

• A Masters Degree in related field or HR Certification.
• Communication, both oral and written.
• Analysing and evaluating issues in HR.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of communicating with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Researching and reading data and report.

Job Title: Principal Manager, Protocol

Location: Nigeria
Division: Office of the Chairman

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head, Public Affairs Department
• Maintain and update a register of contact addresses of industry stakeholders
• Arrange Industry Relations activities of the Commission with other relevant units of licensees.
• Coordinate events management for the Commission
• Liaise with vendors and user divisions the event planning process to ensure everything is in order.
• Arrange general protocol matters between the Commission and other agencies, organisations and MDAs.
• Provide protocol services for the flight departure and arrival of the Chairman, Commissioners and Commission’s visitors (Airport reception, accommodation, etc).
• Coordinate hotel accommodations for Commission’s guests
• Coordinate internal travel logistics for the Commission and liaise with foreign missions in Nigeria on diplomatic and consular issues that affect the operation of the Commission.
• Procure travel documents for Commission staff and Units and process the payments for procured air tickets, travel insurance and vendors.
• Develop and review policy direction regarding protocol and passages for the Commission.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Head of Public Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree in any of the Social Sciences / Humanities or Media / Communication Studies
• Social media freak, team player, and ability to deliver under pressure.
• Minimum years of experience: 15 years in a related field

Job Title: Analyst I, Data Aggregation Platform (DAP)

Location: Nigeria
Division: Planning, Research and Strategy

Job Description

• Regulatory Research analyst will provide the required support for the PM and AGM while being mentored by both to ensure effective teamwork and service delivery.
• The analyst will be responsible for designing survey templates, data collection data processing, data analysis and drafting reports
• Acquisition of data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining the database
• Assist in developing and implementing data analysis, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
• Assist in developing queries for interrogating database system, provide information to internal & external stakeholders
• Managing industry dashboards and related inputs as required by the Commission from time to time
• Identifying, analysing, and interpreting trends or patterns in complex industry data sets.
• Other related tasks and duties as may be instructed by the PM (DAP) or other senior personnel of the PRS Division.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• B.Sc., A higher diploma and professional certification relevant to the vacancy is an advantage.
• Field of Study: Computer Science, Data Base Management, Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Articulate and fluent in communication, disposition to working collaboratively in teams and knowledge sharing. Creative, curious, and confident.
• Having strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with senior management and other stakeholders.
• Competent with Excel, Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Macros programming, Python language, C-sharp, Java scripts programming, Statistical analysis (demand forecasting, predictive analytical methods), Front end development in Angular, React, Vue or Bootstrap for report development and generation, MS Power BI, E-View for data visualization, SQL scripting and database management, MS Power Point, etc. Highly analytical with the ability to formulate and support sound regulatory and policy recommendations with strong financial modelling.
• Minimum years of experience:  4 years

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Accounts

Location: Nigeria
Division: Finance and Management Services

Job Description

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements. Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Report to management regarding the finances of
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, prepare periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Review and recommend amendment to forms and manuals for accounting and procedures.
• Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecast
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation statement
• Preparation of Periodic budget performance & Variance analysis reports
• Effective management of accounts functions (vote book, Loans & advances etc) Preparation of Monthly/Quarterly Management Account
• Relates with and provides internal support to all External Auditors
• Represent the organisation as a liaison with the finance & Accounts unit of other government agencies
• Maintain and update fixed asset register as the need arise
• Assist in the preparation/review of draft Management Accounts
• Developing initiatives and policies that may improve financial growth
• Any other work as may be assigned from time to time by Head Finance & Account.

Requirements
Qualifications/Skills:

• First Degree – Minimum of Second Class upper in Accounting or related fields (Possession of ICAN, ACCA, ANAN is Mandatory)
• Minimum years of experience: Minimum of 6 years
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Accounting SoftwareSolution
• Ability to multi task and effective time management.
• Ability to work with teams
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Set priorities and see projects through to completion.

Job Title: Deputy General Manager – Legal

Location: Nigeria
Division: Legal, Licensing and Compliance

Job Description

• Leadership and general oversight of the compliance unit.
• Implementation of the Commission’s enforcement/compliance strategy.
• Coordination of the Commission’s enforcement/compliance function.
• Development of work-plans for the compliance unit and allocation of tasks to team members.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with applicants and other stakeholders.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with other departments/units in the Commission.
• Maintaining records of all applications and ensuring compliance with stipulated timelines for the completion of applications.
• Supporting the legal division with other tasks.

Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor of Laws, B.L. Advanced degrees like Master of Laws and Doctor of Philosophy in Law will be an advantage.
• Required skills – Ability to write and communicate excellently in English, a team player, a self-starter that works well under pressure, great levels of empathy and excellent public speaking/presentation skills.
• Minimum years of experience: 22 years post call experience with keen focus on litigation, alternative dispute resolution, constitutional and administrative law; in leading a compliance function in the public or private sector.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Metering Standards

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Monitoring compliance of customer, statistical, feeder and grid metering specifications and installations with the Metering Code.
• Monitoring evolving technologies and standards in metering, energy consumption measuring instruments, and communication systems
• Knowledge and monitoring of metering, billing/vending, and collection integrated systems.
• Work with local and international standard organizations on metering standards
• Tracking of metering deployment across all the facets of NESI
• Provide routine and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Develop presentations and reports
• Carry out any other task assigned by the AGM, Performance Monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Instrumentation and Control Systems).
• Minimum years of experience: 6 years
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Corporate Planning and Strategy (CPS)

Location: Nigeria
Division: Planning, Research and Strategy

Job Description

• Follow-up on timelines and track the implementation of various components of the Strategic Plan of the Commission.
• Produce progress and status reports on activities and operations related to implementation of the Strategic Plan.
• Review and analyse the status of technical viability of the Licensees’ investments in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.
• Conduct verification, validation, and back testing of reliability indices of utilities.
• Review and make recommendations on the impact of proposed changes in sector wide policies on Commission’s activities and regulatory oversight
• Represent the Division at internal committees, working groups,
• Oversee the management of Microsoft Planner in monitoring, tracking, and reporting of Tasks and Action items assigned to Divisions and flagging of any delay in achieving timelines.
• Initiate composition and compilation of Workplan
• Harmonize and consolidate the yearly Workplan of the Commission for further review.
• Undertake proactive analytical research and carry out basic regulatory scenario studies to guide decision making.
• Participate in the preparation of statutory Annual and Quarterly Electricity Market Reports
• Review the Quarterly Electricity Statistical Bulletin.
• Participate in the formulation, proposal, review and application of the appropriate tariff methodology and pricing model for serviced based electricity market.

Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree (2:1) or Masters in Data Analytics, Project Management, Organisational Development or related area.
• Membership of a relevant professional body will be an advantage.
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal, analytical and written communication skills Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good knowledge of all types of electricity generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure, as well as in their technical management and planning.
• Demonstrable competence in the use Microsoft office tools including the use of MS 365, MS Power point, Excels, Power BI and MySQL for data analysis or other data visualization tools.

Field of Study:

• B.Sc in Engineering, Mathematics / Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science and/or related field of study.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 6 years work experience, three (3) of which should have been as a core member of a Project Management team or related.

Job Title: Manager – Generation Services

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Develop templates and initiate the process development for Generation Capacity Recovery and Expansion Plans, Power Generation Mix, and Integration of Renewable Energy Sources.
• Follow up and ensure timely submissions of Recovery and Expansion Plan Projections by the Generation Companies.
• Develop Evaluation Templates and Criteria for Recovery and Expansion Plans submitted by the Generation Companies.
• Schedule Evaluation Exercise and produce a final draft Generation Recovery and Expansion Plan for review and approval of the Commission.
• Design a monitoring plan and implement it to ensure execution of approved Generation Expansion Plans and ensure adequate and timely submission of operational improvement reports and forecasts.
• Review and submit to the Division Annual Power Generation Plans.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager (Generation Services) to ensure all issues relating to power generation are promptly addressed.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Instrumentation and Control Systems).
• Minimum years of experience: 9 years
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project.
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter, Sound knowledge of the application of the following packages: GTmax, NEPLAN, MATLAB, PSCAD, PSSE, Engineering Modelling Applications, Project Management Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Job Title: Manager, New Media

Location: Nigeria
Division: Office of the Chairman

Responsibilities

• Report to AGM Communication
• Open and manage social media accounts for the Commission
• Arrange and manage social media activities of the Commission and ensure positive image of the Commission across social media platforms
• Initiate, advise and execute social media campaigns for the Commission
• Liaise and facilitate a good relationship between the Commission and social media, online, and offline media platforms.
• Scan and monitor the social media campaigns on the social media platforms
• Work with other relevant Units/Divisions of the Commission for web content management.
• Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Head, Public Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Social Sciences / Humanities or Media / Communication Studies.
• Social media freak, team player, ability to deliver under pressure
• Minimum years of experience: 9 years in a related field.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Customer Service Standards

Location: Nigeria
Division: Consumer Affairs

Job Description

• Carry out data analysis and reporting on Metering data (MD & Non-MD) Customer enumeration data, data on capping on capping, NESI customer data.
• Liaise with other Units and Divisions on issues of Customer Service Standards.
• Assist in the foreign templates for monitoring customer billing.
• Provide support in the update of Standard Regulations on Customer Services.
• Evaluate and monitor Service Standards at the CCUs of DISCOs.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports on the daily activities of the Unit.
• Assist in preparing KPI reports on the performance of Discos in complaints handling.
• Any other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills

• First Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Social Sciences and Humanities.
• Post Graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Team player, working well under pressure, being a self-starter, listening and communication skills.
• Minimum years of experience: 6 years

Job Title: Manager – Performance Monitoring

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Monitoring of Disco’s compliance with service level commitment in the Serviced Based Tariff (SBT)
• Monitoring and evaluation of technical Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in NESI
• Monitoring and analysis of the operational performance of the generation, transmission and distribution companies.
• Develop and implement a dashboard for monitoring the system performance of the operators in NESI
• Develop and implement a schedule of routine site inspection of major utility assets for compliance with operating codes
• Provide routine and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Develop presentations and reports
• Carry out any other task assigned by the AGM, Performance Monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Power Systems).
• Minimum years of experience: 9 years
• Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is an added advantage
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project.

Job Title: Analyst I, Front Desk Officer

Location: Nigeria
Division: Finance and Management Services

Job Description

• Welcome visitors to the Commission and directs them appropriately.
• Proven work experience as a receptionist/front desk officer.
• Extremely detail oriented and organized.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Works well under pressure.
• Enthusiastic and personable.
• Quick learner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be able to handle confidential information and administrative details.

Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree in Mass Communication, English Language and other related fields. Second Class lower Degree acceptable.
• Excellent Customer Service skills, professional attitude and appearance.
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years.

Job Title: Manager – Tariff and Rates

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Assist in the determination of appropriate methodologies, policies, procedures and guidelines for regulating electricity tariffs.
• Perform tariff affordability tests to estimate the impact of tariffs on new power procurement.
• Analyse the impact of PPA on tariffs.
• Assist in review of tariff filings and applications.
• Assist in analysing cases for hearing and in organizing the public hearings.
• Conducts necessary analysis and provide input into the determination of license fees, levies and other charges.
• Assist in the management of relevant consultancies in the unit.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• B.Sc in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Law, an MSc Energy Economics, MSc Econometrics, MA Economics, MA Utility Regulation, MSc Economics, LLM Energy Law, MSc Finance, MBA Energy  Finance or MSc Statistics.
• Minimum of 9 years post graduation experience.

Job Title: Principal Manager – Research (Data Aggregation Platform)

Location: Nigeria
Division: Planning, Research and Strategy

Job Description

• Manage the NERC Data Aggregation Platform (DAP) of the Commission.
• Provide innovative analytical insights on industry data displayed on the DAP.
• Conduct detailed data analysis on data in the NESI to establish and evaluate trends in industry operations.
• Respond to data related inquiries in real-time to support requirements of Divisions and Units of the Commission.
• Perform various data analytics in SQL and MS Excel using statistical models or industry accepted tools
• Provide relational database expertise to construct and execute SQL queries to be utilised in data analysis activities
• Provide data solutions, tools, and capabilities to enable self-service frameworks for staff of the Commission.
• Provide expertise and translate the needs of the Commission to design; and develop tools, techniques, metrics, and dashboards for insights and data visualization.
• Responsible for developing and executing tools to monitor and report on data quality
• Responsible for establishing appreciation and adherence to the principles of data quality management, including metadata, lineage, and business definitions.
• Provide support to the NERC IT teams in managing security mechanisms and data access governance.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• B.Sc., Post Graduate Degree, and Professional Certification relevant to the vacancy is required.
• Articulate and fluent in communication, disposition to working collaboratively in teams and knowledge sharing, systemwide strategic thinking.
• High level competence with Excel, Statistical analysis (demand forecasting, predictive analytical methods), Front end development in Angular, React, Vue or Bootstrap for report development and generation, MS Power BI, E-View for data visualization, SQL scripting and database management, MS Power Point for report presentation, Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Macros programming will be added advantage.

Field of Study:

• Computer Science, Data Base Management, Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering.

Minimum years of experience:

• 15 years.

Job Title: Analyst I – Customer Service Standards

Location: Nigeria
Division: Consumer Affairs

Job Description

• Carry out data analysis and reporting on Metering data (MD & Non-MD), Customer enumeration data, data on capping, NESI customer data.
• Provide support in the update of Standard Regulations on Customer Services.
• Evaluate and monitor Service Standards at the CCUs of DISCOs.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports on the daily activities of the Unit.
• Assist in preparing KPI reports on the performance of Discos in complaints handling. Any other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Social Sciences and Humanities.
• Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• IT Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years.

Job Title: Senior Manager, Transmission Services

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Tracking of transmission network capacity, capability & reliability improvements
• Routine inspection of transmission network assets
• Evaluate reports on transmission network equipment failure
• Developing regulatory initiatives and policies that will improve transmission network integrity
• Knowledge and monitoring of transmission systems protection scheme, including relay settings and coordination across the NESI Operators.
• Knowledge and monitoring of the implementation of preventive maintenance and safety requirements for the transmission network operations.
• Maintain knowledge and keep abreast of emerging technologies in transmission network systems
• Provide routine and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Develop presentations and reports
• Carry out any other task assigned by the AGM, Networks.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Power Systems). Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is an added advantage.
• Minimum years of experience: 12 years.
• Team player, Work well under Pressure, Self-Starter. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Network simulation tools. NEPLAN, PSS, or Digsilient.

Job Title: Assistant Manager, New Media

Location: Nigeria
Division: Office of the Chairman

Responsibilities

• Report to PM Communication.
• Scan the social media platforms for news mention about the Commission and its activities
• Ensure appropriate and timely response to online enquiries from the Commission
• Work with the PM New Media and relevant Units/Divisions to ensure positive image of the Commission across social media platforms
• Execute social media campaigns for the Commission
• Facilitate a good relationship between the Commission and social media influencers and bloggers
• Circulate online publications, press releases and other publications of the Commission across New Media platforms
• Initiate and manage media campaigns on the social media platforms.
• Work with other relevant Units/Divisions of the Commission for web content management.
• Perform such other functions as may be assigned by PM, New Media.

Minimum Qualification

• Minimum of 6 years work experience.

Job Title: Analyst II, Front Desk Officer

Location: Nigeria
Division: Finance and Management Services

Job Description

• Assists Analyst I
• Proven work experience as a receptionist/front desk officer.
• Extremely detail oriented and organized.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Works well under pressure.
• Enthusiastic and personable.
• Quick learner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be able to handle confidential information and administrative details.

Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree in Mass Communication, English Language and other related fields. Second Class lower Degree acceptable.
• Minimum years of experience: 2 years.

Job Title: Senior Manager – Compliance

Location: Nigeria
Division: Legal, Licensing and Compliance

Job Description

• Implementation of the Commission’s enforcement/compliance strategy.
• Coordination of the Commission’s enforcement/compliance function.
• Development of workplans for the compliance unit and allocation of tasks to team members.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with applicants and other stakeholders.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with other departments/units in the Commission.
• Maintaining records of all applications and ensuring compliance with stipulated timelines for the completion of applications.
• Supporting the legal division with other tasks.

Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor of Laws, B.L. Advanced Degrees like Master of Laws or Masters of Business Administration will be an advantage.
• Required skills – Ability to write and communicate excellently in English, a team player, a self-starter that works well under pressure, great levels of empathy and excellent public speaking/presentation skills.
• Minimum years of experience: 12 years post call experience with keen focus on litigation, alternative dispute resolution, constitutional and administrative law; in leading a compliance function in the public or private sector.

Job Title: Analyst II, Accounts

Location: Nigeria
Division: Finance and Management Services

Job Description

• Assist in Preparation of Budget Perform, reporting, and operational metrics tracking.
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Enforce policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization.
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analysis; study proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely required.
• Preparation of Tax Remittance Vouchers.
• Preparation and Submission of Tax Returns to relevant tax authorities.
• Assist in the processing of Tax clearance Certificates.
• Preparation & Submission of Pension schedules to PFAs.
• Preparing Payment Schedules for onward upload to Remita platform.
• Issue receipts and post into cash books.
• Providing general financial and accounting support.
• Any other work as may be assigned from time to time by Head Finance & Account.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree – Minimum of Second Class upper in Accounting or related fields (Posession of ICAN, ACCA, ANAN is Mandatory).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Accounting Software Solution.
• Minimum years of experience: 2 years.

Job Title: Analyst I – Consumer Enlightenment and Education

Location: Nigeria
Division: Consumer Affairs

Job Description

• Assist in the development of campaign content.
• Liaise with other divisions to gather consumer awareness information.
• Assist in the development and execution of consumer awareness campaigns and programmes for consumer enlightenment.
• Develop initial scripts for fliers that will be eventually produced for the Commission.
• Follow up/proof reading campaign productions prior to launch.
• Any other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Social Sciences and Humanities.
• Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Team player work well under pressure, Self-Starter, Strong Effective verbal, listening and communication skills.
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years

Job Title: Analyst II – IT Support

Location: Nigeria
Division: Finance and Management Services

Job Description

• Install and configure computer hardware, operating systems and applications.
• Investigate, diagnose and solve computer application and hardware related problems.
• Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks; engage with staff/clients through a series of actions, either face to face or over the telephone.
• Ensure that employees are aware of and adhere to basic cybersecurity rules while using IT tools.
• Email configuration support on mobile and PC.
• Daily backup of relevant application databases ensuring there is adequate disaster recovery and business continuity in case of server failure/unavailability.
• Provide onboarding support to new employees and employee off-boarding support to exiting employees .
• Document, track, and resolution of all support incidents in a timely and efficient manner.
• Test, evaluate and support the roll-out of new applications and technologies.
• Respond within agreed time limits to call-outs, prioritize and manage all open cases.
• Support for remote users using remote support tools such as TeamViewer, remote desktop for employees working outside of the corporate head office.
• Provide maintenance support for the website and other Portals.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents relating to Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft 365 cloud solutions i.e., SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and PowerShell.
• Cloud and on premise server administration.
• Provide support for maintenance of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), various segments of network systems, and other computing environments used across the enterprise.
• Manage network hardware, software, and equipment and work to ensure network availability and reliability to all users.
• Network Support; DHCP, DNS, VLAN, Firewalls, Endpoint antivirus administration.
• ERP/EDMS users support, setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with connectivity, password, and authentication/authorization issues; escalate where necessary.
• Set up user accounts, passwords and permissions to network resources and services.
• Play a key role in the prevention of unauthorized access or deliberate cyber-attack on the network and information systems.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and deploy technology in work processes.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering and any related field (Minimum of Second-Class Upper Division).
• Minimum years of experience: 2 years (maximum age limit 27 years).
• CompTIA A+, MCP, Cisco Certified Network Associate.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of communicating with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and take initiative where necessary.

Job Title: Senior Manager, Distribution

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Ensure adequate and timely submission and review of 5-year Distribution Expansion Plan by the Distribution Licensees.
• Review and recommend for Commission’s approval Distribution Expansion Plans submitted by Distribution Licensees.
• Monitor the implementation of Distribution Expansion Plans by the Distribution Companies.
• Monitor Distribution Assets Additions and Report to the Division quarterly.
• Liaise with Finance & Management Services/Market, Competition & Rate Divisions to review Distribution Assets additions in line with CAPEX provisions in the MYTO approved for the Distribution Companies.
• Monitor Load Allocations and Up-takes by the Distribution Companies and report variances for Commission’s further actions.
• Monitor compliance with the Distribution Code, Health & Safety Code, NESIS, and other Regulatory Instruments by the Distribution Companies.
• Regularly liaise with the Distribution Companies, relating to Distribution technical issues.
• Support the PM (Performance Monitoring) on the review, evaluation, and reporting of Compliance Performance Report of the Discos.
• Advise the Engineering, Performance, and Monitoring Division/Commission on any distribution issues.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Power Systems or Electrical Services).
• Minimum years of experience: 12 years
• Team player, Work well under Pressure, Self-Starter
• Modelling Applications, Project Management Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Job Title: Analyst I – Tariff and Rates

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Ensure effective filing of data and information submitted by applicants.
• Assists in the organisation of periodic meetings of tariff review committee.
• Collate and analyse data and information necessary for the review of tariff.

Minimum Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines – Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Management or Administration, Finance, or Accountancy or Law with a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) or equivalent grade, Master’s Degree in a relevant subject is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 Years post-graduation (inclusive of NYSC) obtained in the NESI, a Nigerian Electricity Sector Reform Agency, an academic institution, a Nigerian or foreign financial, commercial, industrial or regulatory institution, an NGO in a relevant sector, a multilateral development institution, or a consulting or professional services firm with demonstrable understanding of electricity sector experience.
• Experience working with and building financial / economic models is an added advantage.
• Good computer and quantitative skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft words, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Firm ethical grounding, discipline and integrity.
• Self-starting, proactive and self-censoring with capacity for independent thought and analysis.
• Must demonstrate good understanding of the Nigerian Electricity Market operation generally.
• Good quality written and oral communication skills.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Research Analytics

Location: Nigeria
Division: Planning, Research and Strategy

Job Description

• Perform trend analysis, regulatory research, and energy policy issues
• Initiating and develop strategies on regulatory research and analysis of extant policies & regulations in the power sector while providing recommendations to the Commission.
• Preparation of position papers and reports on regulatory issues
• Analyse data and provide visualization using statistical software. Identify trends and make recommendations for inputs into reports of the Commission. Create presentations with charts and graphs to present to higher-ups and management.
• Participating in designing, collecting, analysing, and maintaining data & statistics on key energy parameters.
• Performing economic, technical analysis and research related to power sector issues – tariffs, markets, fuel availability, open access, etc.
• Preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual reports on short-term transactions of electricity as part of market monitoring.
• Conduct research on economic and technical impacts of regulatory decisions on utilities and consumers, Scenario modelling of tariff design; quantifying economic impacts and costs of mitigating impacts
• Apply mathematical models to come up with objective analysis based on industry historical data.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree (2:1) or Master’s in Data Analytics, Project Management or related area.

Field of Study:

• Data Science, Economics, Statistics, any Social Sciences, Engineering, Energy economics.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 6 years working experience, three (3) of which should have been in producing research reports for internal or external audiences, or as a core member of a project team.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Generation Services

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Carry out tasks involving setting up of electricity generation operating standards and performance.
• Liaise regularly with electricity generators to understand and appreciate operational challenges.
• Provide technical and administrative inputs to the development of technical guidance to ensure the development of best practice industry generation standards.
• Provide inputs in reviewing technical design and standards, plus project monitoring plans of major electricity generation projects before regulatory approval.
• Maintain a record of changes and reviews of electricity-generating standards and performance.
• Carry out tasks assigned from time to time by senior staff of the Engineering Standard and Safety Division.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Instrumentation and Control Systems).
• Minimum years of experience: 9 years
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project.

Job Title: Manager – Market Analysis and Competition

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Assist in the determination of appropriate methodologies, policies, procedures and guidelines for regulating electricity tariffs.
• Perform tariff affordability tests to estimate the impact of tariffs on new power procurement Analyse the impact of PPA on tariffs.
• Assist in review of tariff filings and applications.
• Assist in analysing cases for hearing and in organizing the public hearings.
• Conducts necessary analysis and provide input into the determination of license fees, levies and other charges.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Law MSc, Energy Economics, MSc Econometrics, MA Economics, MA Utility Regulation, MSc Finance, MBA Energy Finance, MSc Statistics.
• Minimum years of experience: Minimum of 9 Years post-graduation experience.
• Must demonstrate good understanding of the working of electricity market.
• Good knowledge of the current status of NESI, the current reform imperatives and the electricity market structure mandated by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2004.
• Must demonstrate good understanding of basic principles of competition and the prevention of the abuse of market power.
• Ability to provide commercial and regulatory advice based on a sound analysis.
• High quality written and oral communication skills and the ability to research, draft and present scholarly papers and presentations on key regulatory and competition-related concepts and initiatives to a wide range of audiences.
• Must demonstrate good computer and quantitative skills.
• Self-starting, proactive and self-censoring with capacity for independent thought and analysis.
• Firm ethical grounding, discipline and integrity.
• Good organizational leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good knowledge of project management and evaluation.

Job Title: Manager, Engineering Standards

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Participate in the development and regular update of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry’s (NESI) technical standards, technical Codes for power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Participate in the review and update of National engineering standards with reference to other international standards.
• Provide technical inputs in the development of new standards for the Power Industry in Nigeria.
• Initiate the review of existing standards or creating new standards for the Power sector whenever the need arises through the relevant standard organizations in charge of standards.
• Represent the Commission on Standard Committees.
• Provide expert advice on engineering standards to the Commission.
• Participate and represent the Commission on the relevant technical Code Review Panels.
• Follow up to ensure that the Codes panels submit their annual budgets to the Commission for approval on time and facilitate Commission’s review and approval.
• Follow up to ensure timely re-constitution of all Codes Review Panels as enshrined in the various Codes.
• Provide the needed support to ensure effective compliance monitoring with the Codes by all Licensees.
• Interface with relevant Units of the Engineering, Performance & Monitoring Division and other stakeholders to ensure synergy on the development and review of technical Codes.
• Advise the Engineering, Performance, and monitoring Division/Commission on any technical code issues.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Power Systems/or Electrical Services)
• Minimum years of experience: 9 years
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter
• Modelling Applications, Project Management Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Sound knowledge of the application of the following packages: NEPLAN, MATLAB, PSCAD, PSSE, Engineering Modelling Applications, Project Management Softwares, Metering Management Applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Phyton, SQL, Advanced Excel.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Market Analysis and Competition

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Assist in the determination of appropriate methodologies, policies, procedures and guidelines for regulating electricity tariffs.
• Analyse the impact of PPA on tariffs.
• Assist in review of tariff filings and applications.
• Assist in analysing cases for hearing and in organizing the public hearings.
• Conducts necessary analysis and provide input into the determination of license fees, levies and other charges.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Law; M.Sc – Energy, Economics; M.Sc – Econometrics; MA – Economics; MA – Utility Regulation; M.Sc – Finance; MBA – Energy, Finance or M.Sc in Statistics.
• Minimum years of experience: Minimum of 6 Years post-graduation experience.
• Must demonstrate good understanding of the working of electricity market.
• Good knowledge of the current status of NESI, the current reform imperatives and the electricity market structure mandated by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2004Must demonstrate good understanding of basic principles of competition and the prevention of the abuse of market power.
• Ability to provide commercial and regulatory advice based on a sound analysis.
• High quality written and oral communication skills and the ability to research, draft and present scholarly papers and presentations on key regulatory and competition-related concepts and initiatives to a wide range of audiences.
• Must demonstrate good computer and quantitative skills.
• Self-starting, proactive and self-censoring with capacity for independent thought and analysis.
• Firm ethical grounding, discipline and integrity.
• Good organizational leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good knowledge of project management and evaluation.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Network Safety

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Review and analysis of NESI Operators’ monthly reports on significant incidents/accidents in transmission and distribution network
• Collating and analyzing incident notification reports submitted by TCN & Discos
• Monitoring of TCN & Discos compliance with the provisions of the Nigerian Electricity Health and Safety Code
• Review and analysis of accident investigation reports submitted by TCN and Discos
• Conduct site inspections and sting operations to identify and escalate impending hazards on the network
• Conduct accident investigations
• Knowledge about emerging Health and Safety standards and practices developed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other Health and Safety International standard development organizations
• Knowledge and ability to identify and analyze accident causative factors
• Analyse Health and Safety audit reports submitted by TCN & Discos
• Preparation of quarterly NESI Health and Safety performance report
• Provide routine and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Develop presentations and reports.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Power Systems/or Electrical Services)
• Minimum years of experience: 6 years.
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter
• Modelling Applications, Project Management Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Job Title: Senior Manager – Market Analysis and Competition

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Monitor and analyse periodic market reports daily, weekly and monthly, as may be submitted by the Commission’s licensees – TCN, NCC, MO, NBET, DisCos and GenCos.
• Monitor and analyse policies impacting on the Nigerian Electricity Market (NEM).
• Review Licensees’ compliance to the Commercial terms of their License Terms and Obligations.
• Prepare draft papers on commercial and economic issues related to the electricity market as may be requested from time to time for the presentation to the Commission and the Government.
• Contribute towards the presentation of the quarterly report of the NEM and the Annual reports on the state of completion of the market.
• Review and analyse requests by Distribution licensees on issues impacting on their compliance to existing regulations and request for derogations on implementing the directives of the Commission.
• Undertake studies to assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of regulatory and non-regulatory instruments in achieving policy objectives/directives that may be issued by the government.

Minimum Qualification s/ Skills

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant professional qualifications in any of the following disciplines – Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Management or Administration, Finance or Accountancy – with a minimum of second class upper (2:1) or an equivalent grade.
• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree with a second class lower (2:2) in any of the disciplines listed above require a relevant non-executive Masters degree from a reputable tertiary institution obtained.
• B.Sc in any of the fields mentioned with an M.Sc Energy Economics, M.Sc Econometrics, M.A. Economics, M.A. Utility Regulation, M.Sc Economics, LLM Energy Finance, M.Sc Statistics, and M.Sc Computer Science.
• Minimum of 12 years experience inclusive of NYSC.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Tariff setting as well as working and building financial or economic models.
• Relevant working experience obtained in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), an academic institution, a Nigerian or foreign financial, commercial, industrial or regulatory institution with demonstrable understanding of the electricity sector will an added advantage.

Job Title: Manager, Transmission System Operations

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Reviewing and monitoring daily load dispatch from the power stations
• Monitoring of System Operator’s compliance with the implementation of economic merit order dispatch
• Monitoring of Genco’s and TSP’s compliance with the grid code.
• Monitoring of integration of SCADA/EMS to the Nigeria power grid
• Monitoring the effective deployment and implementation of load dispatch tool in NESI
• Conduct review of power evacuation studies/reports submitted by prospective on-grid and off-grid power generation applicants
• Conduct periodic modeling and simulation of the Nigeria power grid for different investigations and analysis
• Provide routine and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Develop presentations and report.
• Carry out any other task assigned by the AGM, Networks.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Power Systems). Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is an added advantage.
• Minimum years of experience: 9 years
• Team player, Work well under Pressure, Self-Starter.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Network simulation tools. NEPLAN, PSS, or Digsilient.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Tariff and Rates

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description 

• Assist in the determination of appropriate methodologies, policies, procedures and guidelines for regulating electricity tariffs.
• Perform tariff affordability tests to estimate the impact of tariffs on new power procurement.
• Analyse the impact of PPA on tariffs.
• Assist in review of tariff filings and applications.
• Assist in analysing cases for hearing and in organizing the public hearings.
• Conducts necessary analysis and provide input into the determination of license fees, levies and other charges.
• Assist in the management of relevant consultancies in the unit.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• B.Sc. in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Law, an MSc Energy Economics, MSc Econometrics, MA Economics, MA Utility Regulation, MSc Economics, LLM Energy Law, MSc Finance, MBA Energy Finance or MSc Statistics.
• Minimum of 6 Years post graduation experience.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Compliance

Location: Nigeria
Division: Legal, Licensing and Compliance

Job Description

• Implementation of the Commission’s enforcement/compliance strategy.
• Coordination of the Commission’s enforcement/compliance function.
• Development of workplans for the compliance unit and allocation of tasks to team members.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with applicants and other stakeholders.
• Coordination and maintenance of relationships with other departments/units in the Commission.
• Maintaining records of all applications and ensuring compliance with stipulated timelines for the completion of applications.
• Supporting the legal division with other tasks.

Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor of Laws, B.L. Advanced Degrees like Master of Laws and Doctor of Philosophy in Law will be an advantage.
• Required skills – Ability to write and communicate excellently in English, a team player, a self-starter that works well under pressure,great levels of empathy and excellent public speaking/presentation skills.
• Minimum years of experience: 6 years post call experience with keen focus on litigation, alternative dispute resolution, constitutional and administrative law; in leading a compliance function in the public or private sector.

Job Title: Manager – Metering Standards

Location: Nigeria
Division: Engineering, Performance and Monitoring

Job Description

• Monitoring compliance of customer, statistical, feeder and grid metering specifications and installations with the Metering Code.
• Monitoring evolving technologies and standards in metering, energy consumption measuring instruments, and communication systems
• Knowledge and monitoring of metering, billing/vending, and collection integrated systems.
• Work with local and international standard organizations on metering standards
• Tracking of metering deployment across all the facets of NESI
• Provide routine and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Develop presentations and reports
• Carry out any other task assigned by the AGM, Performance Monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• First Degree & Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bias in Instrumentation and Control Systems).
• Minimum years of experience: 9 years
• Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is an added advantage.
• Team player, Works well under Pressure, Self-Starter.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project.

Job Title: Manager – Accounts

Location: Nigeria
Division: Finance and Management Services

Job Description

• Prepare Commission’s financial statements and performance reports and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Implement stragtegies for minimising financial risk to the company.
• Analyse technical financial data and prepare periodic reports.
• Implement and maintain financial policies and procedures for the Commission.
• Remittance of Taxes and other deductions to statutory.
• Develop and monitor budget implementation of Commission’s Budget, revenue classification and recognition.
• Vetting, proofing and uploading of payment schedules.
• Assist in preparation of cash flow & other forecasts.
• Assist in preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements.
• Review Final Account and other periodic reports.
• Review and provide response to other statutory monitoring agencies.
• Assist in the preparation/Review of draft Management Accounts and Reports.
• Developing financial models and providing financial forecasts for decision makers.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications / Skills:

• First Degree Minimum of Second Class upper in Accounting or related fields (Possession of ICAN, ACCA, ANAN is mandatory).
• Minimum years of experience: Minimum of 9 years work experience in Finance or Accounting role (Age limit 30-32 years)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Accounting Software Solution.
• Good mathematical skills and analytical skills.
• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of IFRS.
• Understanding of data privacy standards
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Title: Manager – Regulatory Financial Reporting Analysis

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Undertake detailed analysis of financial statements of Licensees and identifies any regulatory and statutory compliance issues.
• Carry out detailed analysis and advice on different financial parameters for tariff determination.
• Evaluate licensees’ business plans, budgets and program and advices on the appropriate capital and operating expenditures as well as establish investment trends in the various sectors.
• Conduct the necessary analysis and provides input into the determination of license fees, levies and other charges.
• Review licensees’ requests for pass through costs and carry-out reconciliation of pass through costs.
• Participate in the on-site review and examination of licensees’ financial and accounting records.
• Assist in preparing periodic reports relevant to the functions and activities of the Group and the Division.

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering and any numerate discipline.
• Possession of a Professional accounting qualification is necessary (ACCA, ACA, CNA, CPA). Possession of a CFA certificate will be an added advantage.
• Minimum years of work experience: 9 years and not more than 40 years of age.
• Relevant working experience (including NYSC) obtained in the NESI or in a Nigerian electricity sector reform agency, an academic institution, a Nigerian or foreign or international financial commercial, industrial or regulatory institution, enterprise or NGO in a relevant sector, a multilateral development institution, and or a consulting or professional services firm with demonstrable experience in auditing, cost and management accounting.
• Experience working with and building financial/economic models is an added advantage.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Regulatory Financial Reporting Analysis

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Undertake analysis of financial statement of licensees
• Evaluate licensees’ business plans, budgets and programs and advices on the appropriate capital and operating expenditures as well as establish investment trends in the various sectors
• Conduct the necessary analysis and provide input into the determination of licensee fees, levies and other charges
• Review licensees request for pass through costs
• Participate in the on-site review and examination of licensees financial and accounting records
• Assist in preparing periodic reports relevant to the functions and activities of the Group and the Division
• Handle correspondences of the Unit.

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or any numerate discipline.
• Possession of a Professional accounting/Finance qualification is necessary (CCA, ACA, CNA, CPA, CFA)
• Minimum years of work experience: 6 years post-graduation experience

Job Title: Senior Manager – Regulatory Financial Reporting Analysis

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Undertake detailed analysis of financial statements of Licensees and identifies any regulatory and statutory compliance issues.
• Carry out detailed analysis and advice on different financial parameters for tariff determination.
• Evaluate licensees’ business plans, budgets and program and advices on the appropriate capital and operating expenditures as well as establish investment trends in the various sectors.
• Conduct the necessary analysis and provides input into the determination of license fees, levies and other charges.
• Review licensees’ requests for pass through costs and carry-out reconciliation of pass through costs.
• Participate in the on-site review and examination of licensees’ financial and accounting records.
• Assist in preparing periodic reports relevant to the functions and activities of the Group and the Division.

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering and any numerate discipline.
• Possession of a Professional accounting qualification is necessary (ACCA, ACA, CNA, CPA). Possession of a CFA certificate will be an added advantage.
• Minimum years of experience: Minimum of 12 Years post-graduation experience.

Job Title: Analyst I – Market Analysis and Competition

Location: Nigeria
Division: Markets Competition and Rates

Job Description

• Support the monitoring and analyses of periodic reports submitted by licensees.
• Conduct detailed and comprehensive assessment of industry economic and investment needs.
• Assist in determining and identifying investment needs for the various sectors of the industry and package investment incentives to boost industry growth.
• Review Licensees compliance to the provisions of their License Terms and Obligations.
• Provide research assistance in the preparation of papers on issues related to the electricity market as may be requested from time to time for presentation to the Commission and the Government.
• Undertake periodic review regulations to assess the need or otherwise of existing regulations.
• Review applications for licenses by prospective applicants.
• Review bulk power procurement process to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with relevant professional qualifications in any of the following disciplines – Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Management Administration, Finance, or Accountancy or Law with a minimum of second class upper (2:1) or equivalent grade
• If a holder of only a Bachelor’s Degree a minimum of second class lower (2:2) in the disciplines listed above is required plus a relevant non-executive master’s degree from a reputable tertiary institution obtained by thesis and/or by examination.
• Minimum years of experience: 4 years’ post-graduation (NYSC inclusive) obtained in the Nigerian Electricity Sector, an academic institution, a Nigerian or foreign financial, commercial, industrial or regulatory institution, an NGO in a relevant sector, a multilateral development institution, or a consulting or professional services firm with demonstrable understanding of electricity sector experience.
• Experience working with and building financial/economic models is an added advantage.

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• Applicants are required to submit only ONE (1) application and multiple applications shall result in a disqualification of the applicant.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the next process of the recruitment exercise.
• All successful candidates will be contacted via email or phone number.

Application Deadline  12:00 Midnight: 15th July, 2022.