Utility Expert - Nigeria
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, engineering, economics, finance, policy, or a related field.
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the energy sector, including in electricity distribution and utility management.
- Experience working in developing countries.
- Knowledge in a wide range of topics and expertise in at least three, including on grid densification and expansion, customer regularization, electricity loss reduction, distributed and off-grid renewable energy solutions, energy sector laws and regulations, renewable and non-renewable generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure, energy sector planning.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to solve complex problems with a localized approach as well as excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships.
- Demonstrated familiarity with and prior experience addressing energy sector challenges in West Africa.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proven track record of successfully advising utility companies or similar organizations on operational and strategic enhancements.
- Deep experience across the energy value chain, including utility operations and management, energy sector reform, utility performance, performance improvement strategies, rural electrification programs, and power project development.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Preferred but Not Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business administration, law, engineering, economics, finance, policy, or a related field.
- Experience designing and implementing programs that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the energy sector.
- Previous experience with USAID and/or with donor agency programs.
- Working experience in Nigeria.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Project opportunity
Energy (International Development)
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