Energy and Mining Director, ECOWAS Commission at Deloitte

Job Description


Under the direct supervision of the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitization, the incumbent of the post is responsible for providing expertise in specific areas for the design and implementation of technical projects in line with the objectives of ECOWAS in the energy and mining sectors and for managing all the activities of the Divisions under its supervision.


Roles And Responsibilities


Oversee the implementation of the Community's strategic objectives in the energy and mining sector.
To provide direction and management for the Directorate of Energy and Mines and to be responsible for the interpretation of the overall vision and political orientations of ECOWAS, the development and management of goals and objectives in order to fulfil this mandate.
Develop regional policies, strategies, initiatives and action plans in the energy and mining sectors.
Participate in the operationalization and smooth functioning of the ECOWAS regional electricity market.
Support coordination in the energy and mine sectors between the Commission, subregional institutions, other regional economic communities and African institutions.
Maintain a network of technical specialists and decision-makers in the Member States, necessary to ensure the smooth introduction of ECOWAS programmes.
Implement programmes and activities as developed in ECOWAS's energy policy, the ECOWAS Energy Protocol and Mining Sector Development Policy, as well as other policy guidelines.
Work with development partners to implement community-based programmes in the energy and mining sectors.
Plan annual goals, objectives, activities and budget related to the Commission's general plans; measure and monitor the achievement of objectives; negotiate appropriate adjustments to objectives and budgets.
Implement performance-based budgeting within management.
Organize the Management effectively by clearly defining the hierarchical structure, minimizing bureaucracy and optimizing the delegation of responsibilities and authority.
Support human resources services such as recruitment, performance decisions, promotions and related human resources administration issues.
Provide regular and immediate feedback on performance to direct employees.
Participate in the development of staff to develop their own skills according to the plans, goals and objectives of the service.
Create a productive working atmosphere within the Directorate, including involving staff involvement.
Communicate clearly to the staff of the ECOWAS Vision Directorate, how the Department is aligned with this vision and how the Director expects the Department to act accordingly.
Keep abreast of rapidly changing technical, political, social or economic changes.
Communicate continuously with the other Directors of the institution to ensure that the work is harmonized with that of other departments if necessary.
Supervise department staff, including professionals and support staff. Provide the normal range of transactional management skills to ensure that the Department's staff work effectively and efficiently, and that it regularly delivers the required results, the quality of which is sufficient and provided within the time frame.
Provide direct technical advice on the design/implementation of programs in an area where high-level technical expertise is recognized.
Represent ECOWAS at professional meetings or working groups, by delivering speeches, negotiating agreements and acting as a mediator in the event of a dispute.
Lead technical missions to develop or participate in projects/programmes.
Provide advice to the Commissioner for Energy and Mines on issues related to cooperation in the energy sector.
Generate ideas in the relevant technical field for future ECOWAS initiatives.
Support the Specialized Parliamentary Committee on Regional Legislation, where appropriate.
Perform any other related tasks that may be assigned to it by the Commissioner of Energy and Mines.


Qualifications


Hold a Master 2 Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electromechanical Engineering, Geology, Mining Development Engineering and Geological Resources, Energy Economics or other related fields, issued by a renowned university.
Justify from 12 years of experience with progressive responsibility in the field of energy security, energy efficiency, renewable energy, access to energy services, energy economics, cross-border trade in electricity, energy production (solar, wind, coal, oil and gas, etc.), the transmission and distribution of energy, hydrocarbons, advanced energy technologies or a related field, including six years of experience
To have in-depth knowledge of energy policies, strategies, initiatives, guidelines and protocols; to have the proven capacity to promote intra- and interregional and other international relations between ECOWAS and other key stakeholders for the development of the Community's mineral resource sector.
Have a good understanding of issues related to energy access, efficiency, technology, environmental impact and connectivity through the harmonization of infrastructure and energy-related fiscal and investment policies in the West African region.
Have in-depth knowledge of policies, strategies, initiatives and action plans in the field of mining, geology and natural resources,
Have in-depth experience in the mining and geological sector, including interactions with governments, civil society, the public and private sectors, local communities and other stakeholders working in this sector.
Have in-depth knowledge of the energy policy framework for the energy sector, between the Commission, subregional institutions and other regional economic communities.


Main Competencies for ECOWAS:


Have strong leadership experience in building strategic partnerships, collaboration and consensus building with multiple internal or external stakeholders on complex issues, within a multidisciplinary government or international organization.
Have a good knowledge of the mandate, the ECOWAS strategic plan/priorities and the state/economic, political and social trends of the Member States, with regard to their own scope.
Be consistent in actions, have the ability to respect values, methods, confidentiality, ethics, measures, principles, expectations and results; be able to demonstrate a deep commitment to do what is right for the right cause, regardless of circumstances.
Have the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with heads of institutions, elected representatives and statutory officials to facilitate compliance, engage, resolve conflicts and obtain the necessary support for change.
Ensure scrupulous respect for the hierarchy.
Be able to promote a culture that can cause agents to feel personally responsible for the results.
Have the capacity to provide leadership, management and technical oversight of all project and program outcomes activities, in accordance with ECOWAS legal and administrative practices and standards.
Be willing to conduct periodic evaluations of staff performance in accordance with the ECOWAS Performance Management System, mentor, motivate and engage staff, develop their ability to work as a team.
Be able to oversee project management, internal controls, manage financial resources and address issues in a confident and competent manner while making impartial and non-partisan decisions.
Demonstrate initiative and ingenuity to meet all the needs of the actors, to conduct the multiple tasks assigned and to achieve positive results.
Be able to create synergy with client groups and other actors to achieve objectives in defining and monitoring standards and service indicators.
Ability to encourage others to promote or adopt good practices in customer services.
Be able to identify and improve services and exchanges with customers through appropriate networks and create new methods to respond to them in a responsible and transparent manner.
Have a good knowledge of the regulatory environment to combat discrimination/human rights violations, as well as the ability to promote strategies to foster an inclusive workplace and healthy organization, respectful of cultural diversity and gender balance and free from harassment and discrimination.
Full understanding of the various cultural points of view, including those of West African nationals, being sensitive to differences between groups, gender issues and helping to defend and/or develop policies sensitive to gender and different cultures.
Be willing to encourage a diverse and inclusive interactive workplace that can bring together different ideas and experiences to solve problems, develop projects and programs, and improve outcomes.
Be able to integrate a gender perspective and ensure the equitable participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Ability to be objective in conflict management despite cultural differences, gender positions and differences, and encourage staff to overcome prejudices and differences in culture and gender.
Have a perfect mastery of the organizational structure, culture and dynamics of the ECOWAS workplace.
Ability to implement ECOWAS legal framework, strategic priorities and operational standards to develop/update policies and programmes and/or implement policies and programmes in a sustainable and effective manner.
Have a strong sense of trade, social and political issues, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the vision and mandate of ECOWAS.
Have the capacity to judge and take decisions on issues related to the development of policies and strategies that are essential for the achievement of the ECOWAS mandate and the improvement of results for Member States.
Ability to write and analyze reports and identify potential barriers or challenges; be able to develop solutions or propose new alternatives to overcome barriers and achieve strategic/operational priorities.
Ability to predict and interpret the effects and impacts of environmental change (social, economic and political) and to make recommendations.
Ability to identify/determine strengths and weaknesses, stimulate creativity, reduce resistance to change and improve the achievement of strategic objectives.
Ability to make prudent decisions on the management of human, financial and material resources.
Have a good ability to listen and understand the views of others, in order to inform statements, decisions or recommendations.
Ability to build external collaborative relationships and networks to support the achievement of strategic and operational objectives; have the ability to identify key issues and engage key stakeholders through well-designed communication and management plans.
Have the ability to communicate with clarity and conviction, to make compelling presentations that can foster the emergence of new knowledge, ideas and perspectives, and a better understanding of issues and challenges.
Ability to listen to encourage better communication among team members, to show attention to them and to give them the feeling of being valued; to engage employees in the various institutions and agencies.
Have excellent negotiation and conflict management skills; have the ability to build and maintain cordial relationships that are focused on collaboration.
Have a perfect command of information and communication technologies (ICT).
Know how to write and speak fluently one of the three official languages of ECOWAS (English, French and Portuguese). The practical knowledge of one of the other two languages would be an additional asset.
Have excellent planning skills, have the ability to set clear expectations, conduct consistent and effective monitoring of performance management practices, and ensure that objectives are met and that standards are met.
Be able to set goals, achieve expected outcomes and manage change; demonstrate resilience, coolness and positivity in an uncertain and hostile environment.
Ability to foster the development of organizational and individual talent throughout the implementation of strategic, operational, program, project and individual plans.
Ability to implement plans, engage and engage employees, identify key success factors, mitigate risk, monitor indicators and feedback, take corrective action and build sustainability capacity.
Ability to implement rigorous monitoring and evaluation practices and to learn from failures and errors to ensure continuous improvement.