Download Principal Energy Economist - ONEC 2

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
VACANCY NOTICE N° ADB/14/039
Position Title:
PRINCIPAL ENERGY ECONOMIST
Closing date:
Grade:PL4
15 September 2014
Supervisor’s Title:
Department:
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(ONEC)
MANAGER, EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA REGION
(ONEC.2)
Objectives: The Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department (ONEC) assists Country Programme
Departments to manage Bank Group energy operations in regional member countries (RMCs). It addresses climate
change and environmental issues by incorporating them into Bank Group supported operations and giving them the
visibility required. ONEC includes two energy divisions and a third division which will be responsible for climate
change and environment issues. The main objective of the Eastern and Southern Africa Energy Division (ONEC.2) is
to build on the Bank’s sector skills and strengthen its capacity to become the leader in strategy, development,
financing and implementation of energy projects and programs in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Duties & Responsibilities: Under the general supervision and guidance of the Sector Manager, his/her core
duties/responsibilities will include the following:
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Participate to project identification missions in selected RMCs in the energy sectors including energy
sector analysis and reforms. Such missions normally lead to the development of a pipeline of
bankable projects, technical assistance programs and potential advisory services to be considered by
ONEC.
Prepare or oversee preliminary evaluation of project proposals to assess their feasibility for financial
assistance and/or technical support by the Bank. This involves the screening of project applications,
carrying out of desk reviews and evaluation of feasibility studies, preparing Project Concept Notes .
Participate in identification, appraisal and negotiation missions. This includes coordinating the work of
the mission team which usually includes professional staff from other departments within the Bank;
carrying out independent research on the investment climate, project sponsors, management,
economic, financial, marketing, technical, environmental and legal aspects of the project or policy. The
work also includes assessing the risks of projects and advising governments on appropriate mitigating
measures; structuring/restructuring of projects to minimize financial risks; participating in negotiations,
or conducting preliminary negotiations with sponsors on financing terms and legal conditions for the
proposed investment/loan by the Bank.
Contribute to the preparation of Project Concept Notes and Project Appraisal Reports for presentation
to peer reviewers, Country Teams, Operations Committee (OpsCom) and finally to the Board of
Directors. The work involves overseeing the production of financial models for carrying out financial
and economic analyses of the project; developing recommendations and justifications for the
investments and defending these at the various management committees and Board of Directors.
Process disbursements under approved projects on timely basis, while ensuring that all conditions
precedent were fulfilled.
Supervise portfolio projects, including review of progress reports, preparing project supervision reports
for management review and recommending appropriate measures to deal with problem projects.
Contribute to the development of strategic plans and programs; participate in Country Strategy Papers
(CSPs) preparation missions for allocated countries; contribute to and participate in the preparation of
policy papers on private sector operations and issues.
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Build inter-departmental collaboration on Energy private sector operations, and partnerships with other
institutions involved in private infrastructure and PPP sector development (exchange of information on
projects, policies, operational experience etc., identification of co-financing opportunities, organization
of joint promotional activities etc. );
Perform other ad hoc assignments relating energy sector reforms assigned by management, including
the preparation of briefs, speeches and papers.
Undertake any other task as the Manager ONEC.2 may assign.
Selection Criteria (including desirable skills, knowledge and experience):
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At least a Master’s Degree or its university equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, or
other related fields
Preferably a minimum of six (6) years of experience in the areas of Project infrastructure economic
analysis or in a related discipline
Knowledge and experience in preparing economic analysis related to energy projects
Some knowledge of the operational policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and
multilateral partner development agencies in regional member countries, particularly with respect to
infrastructure projects..
Results-oriented, team player, articulate analyst with attention to details, a persuasive communicator
and good writer.
Ability to communicate and write effectively in English, with preference for capabilities in both English
and French languages.
The incumbent should also have competence in (or ability/willingness to become quickly familiar with)
the use of various tools available and applied by the Bank such as SAP, and fluency in standard MS
office applications (Word, Excel, Power point).
Submitted by: Division Manager, CHRM 1
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Approved by: Director, CHRM
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