Vacancies: Head, Power Contracts and Power Procurement, Head, Finance and Administration
A newly established government-owned public liability company is seeking qualified and exceptional candidates to fill the following executive management positions:
Position: Head, Power Contracts and Power Procurement
Position Summary
- 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
Minimum:
- A degree in business, economics engineering or related degree
- At least ten (1 0) years of progressive experience in an energy transacting environment or related function
- Demonstrated experience managing teams as well as internal/external stakeholders Desired:
- Ability to direct the daily operations of the Contracts and
- Procurement Unit, including direct supervision and development of professional and administrative staff
- 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 motivate
- High level of self-motivation and organization
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Aptitude for strategic and analytical thought with keen business acumen
Position: Head, Finance and Administration
Position Summary
- The Head of the Finance and Administration department has overall responsibility for managing the organization’s financial activities, management services and human resources. The Head, Finance and Administration reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer
Qualifications
Required:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, math, finance, economics, engineering, accounting, or related degree
- Chartered accountant or equivalent
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience in finance, credit and budgets
- Demonstrated experience in leading and developing strong teams
Desired:
- Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- At least five (5) years in corporate finance, investment banking or related field preferred
- Demonstrated experience in, and technical knowledge of financing concepts
- Experience reporting on financial results and cost projections to executive management
- Ability to ensure that all financial and accounting reports are prepared arid submitted in a timely manner
- Knowledge of financial risk management practices
- Previous experience in the energy, utility or iPP industry
- Demonstrated knowledge of finance and accounting software and database applications
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive-level internal and external stakeholders
- Experience overseeing compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures
- Process improvement capabilities/training
- Proven experience developing and implementing administrative and human resources systems
- Ability to supervise a team of administrative and support personnel
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@nbet.com.ng . The subject title must state the position being applied for. Please note that only-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 23rd December, 2011
