Senior Expert in Energy – Coordinator of the Unique African Electricity Market (AfSEM)

Role Overview

The Senior Expert in Energy – Coordinator of the Unique African Electricity Market (AfSEM) will coordinate, plan strategically, and manage activities related to the operationalization of the Unique African Electricity Market (AfSEM) to achieve the strategic objectives of a continental electricity market integrated in Africa and contribute to the global objectives of the AU.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will coordinate and follow up on the implementation of the AfSEM program and action plans, coordinate the Secretariat/SPCU of AfSEM, support the governance structures of AfSEM, and coordinate AfSEM activities with Regional Economic Communities (RECs), energy pools, regional regulators, member states, pan-African institutions, and cooperation partners.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Economics, Energy Policy, or a related field, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in electricity market development, energy policy, regulatory frameworks, electrical systems, or related fields, including a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Economics, Energy Policy, or a related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in electricity market development, energy policy, regulatory frameworks, electrical systems, or related fields
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory position

Benefits

• Total annual sum of $96,921.34, including all allowances, in accordance with the regulations governing international officials of the Commission
• Total annual sum of $78,461.08, including all allowances, in accordance with the regulations governing local officials of the Commission