COMPANY VACANCY, GOVERNMENT-OWNED PUBLIC LIABILIT, THURSDAY 8, DECEMBER 2011

A newly established government-owned public liability company is seeking qualified and exceptional candidates to fill the following executive management positions:

HEAD, POWER CONTRACTS AND POWER PROCUREMENT

DUTIES
The Head of the Power Contracts and Procurement department has overall responsibility for managing the organization’s contractual relationships with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Distribution Companies and other power sector entities, and for directing IPP planning and procurement activities. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A degree in business, economics, engineering or related degree
• At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in an energy transacting environment or related function
• Demonstrated experience managing teams as well as internal/external stakeholders. www.nigerianbestforum.com
•Ability to direct the daily operations of the Contracts and Procurement Unit, including direct supervision and development
•Experience providing -support activities to Finance- staff in the areas of fiscal management. audit, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of Nigeria or similar power and natural gas markets, electricity regulatory framework, roles System and Market Operations in electricity markets, market design, utility economics and IPP costs
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial structuring of power contracts
• Experience negotiating power contracts or similar contracts
• Familiarity with power system planning and procurement
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring systems and document management systems
• Understanding of business ethics and integrity for the commercial contracting and procurement functions -
• Ability to drive multiple priorities with urgency, and to effectively lead and

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates are requested to apply by sending written Application in MS word accompanied with updated resume as attachment to the following email address: recruitment@nbetcom.ng. The subject title must state the position being applied for. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline 2011-12-23.

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