Job Vacancy For Power Planning Manager (Ghana Outcome 1 Lead)
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Increase the supply of power in West Africa
- Enable expanded end-user connection to the grid
- Improve the technical and institutional capacity and performance of select national utilities, and other relevant national power sector entities.
- The Power Planning Manager (Ghana Outcome 1 Lead) will manage and execute Outcome 1 activities, as defined in the WAEP Task Order, and engage in the following illustrative interventions:
- In coordination with the WAEP Chief of Party (COP) and Senior Ghana Technical Lead (SGTL), define and implement Outcome 1 strategy and activities.
- Manage a team of Transaction Advisors that will provide technical and advisory assistance to developers and government stakeholders to help advance new generation and transmission capacity through the project pipeline.
- In coordination with WAEP Home-Office Management Team and WAEP COP and SGTL, define, manage, monitor and control Outcome 1 work, schedule, budget and resources,
- Ensure quality of Outcome 1 deliverables and outputs, and ensure deliverables approval,
- Ensure coordination of Outcome 1 activities with other Outcomes and support the team as needed,
- Support DCOP in the implementation of cross-cutting activities (Gender, MEL, Communication)
- Possess minimum of Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in economics, engineering, finance, and any other related field, particularly in energy sector
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in energy sector, 12 - 15 years' experience will be an added advantage.
- Experience working in similar context in Ghana.
- Previous experience with donor agency programs desirable.
- Demonstrated experience operating in developing country environments, including conducting technical activities
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to write, communicate, and prepare engagement materials fluently in English
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