Nigerian electricity regulatory commission (NERC) recruitment 2013 (Chairman’s office)

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is the independent regulatory agency mandated by Government to monitor and regulate the electricity industry in Nigeria. The Commission is committed to promoting and ensuring efficient market structures and an investor-friendly industry to meet Nigeria’s need for safe, adequate, reliable and affordable electricity.

 To drive the achievement this mandate, the Commission seeks to recruit qualified professionals for vacant positions in the Office of the Chairman and its 6 specialized Departments

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN (17) POSITIONS

The Office of the Chairman provides overall governance and coordination of the Commission’s activities. The Division seeks qualified candidates for the following positions:

Position 2: Assistant General Manager – Head, Public Communication

This person will be responsible for managing Communication from the commission to external stakeholders. The job holder will report to the Chairman

Experience required

* A first degree in journalism, public relations, mass communication or a related field

* Must possess a relevant professional qualification in journalism, public relations, mass communication, etc.

* Minimum of 18 years of high profile communication or strategic work in the public or private firms in corporate or public affairs

* Minimum of 7 years’ senior management experience in managing Public Affairs activities in a reputable Organization

Position 1: Technical Adviser to the Chairman/CEO – Deputy General Manager

The Technical Adviser is a fit-to-purpose person with necessary specialist and general providing strategic expertise on regulatory matters to support the Chairman and the Commission in direction to the industry. The job holder will report to the Chairman

Experience required

* Post Graduate degree in Economics, Business Administration, System or Risk Engineering is mandatory; or alternatively the person must have earned huge practical experience in utility regulation as to be described as regulatory specialist

* Minimum of 22 years post-graduation experience

* Not less than 10 years practical experience in analytical work or risk management; 5years of such experience with a good PHD or its equivalent from an internationally reputed university will be accepted in the alternative.

Position 4: Principal Manager, Procurement

The Principal Manager, Procurement is responsible for the coordination of procurement matters for the Commission. The job holder will report to the Deputy General Manager

Experience required

* A first degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or related discipline

* Must possess relevant professional certification in procurement

* Minimum of 15 years post-graduation experience within which 8 years will be in procurement

Position 3: Assistant General Manager – Media Adviser

This person will be responsible for offering advice on strategic communication that would positively promote the Commission’s image in both print and electronic media and with the public at large. The job holder reports to the Chairman

Experience required

* A first degree in Media Studies, Mass Communication, Political science or related discipline.

* Minimum of 18 years post-graduation experience.

* Practical experience in media work, especially print journalism either as reporter, editor or columnist or all the above is critical

Position 6: Manager, Goods and Works Procurement

The Manager, Good and Works Procurement supports the Principal Manager in coordinating procurement matters for the Commission. The job holder will report to the Principal Manager, Procurement

Experience required

* A first degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or related discipline

* Minimum of 9 years post-graduation experience within which 5 years will be in procurement

Position 5: Manager, Social Media and Web Content

The Manager, Social Media and Web Content will be responsible for managing the Commission’s social media strategy whilst providing rich content for the website. The job holder will report to the Head, Public Communication

Experience required

* A first degree in any relevant discipline

* Minimum of 9 years post-graduation experience

* Proven experience in active participation in a wide variety of social media activities such as blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, commenting, etc.

Position 8: Assistant Manager, External and Industry Relations

The Assistant Manager, External and Industry Relations provides support in maintaining and leveraging relationships with key stakeholders. The job holder will report to the Deputy General Manager, Government External & Industry Relations

Experience required

* A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science or Arts discipline

* Minimum of 6 years post-graduation experience in similar role

Position 7: Assistant Manager, Secretariat

The Assistant Manager provides administrative support to the Secretariat in the Office of the Chairman. The job holder will report to the Head, Secretariat

Experience required

* A first degree or its equivalent in Records/Information Management, Social/Management Sciences or related discipline

* Minimum of 6 years post-graduation experience preferably in records management of a public organization or corporation

Position 10: Analyst I – III, Secretariat

The Analyst, Secretariat provides administrative support to the Secretariat. The job holder will report to Assistant Manager, Secretariat

Experience required

* A first degree in Law, Social Sciences, Public Administration or Management

* Minimum of 2 – 6 years post-graduation experience in a similar role

Position 9: Analyst I – III, Office of the Chairman

The Analyst, Office of the Chairman, provides comprehensive and proactive support to the Chairman on a wide range of complex administrative activities ranging from documentation management to preparing transcripts. The job holder will report to Technical Adviser to the Chairman

Experience required

* A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science or Arts discipline

* Minimum of 2 – 6 years work experience in an administrative role

Position 12: Analyst III, Internal Audit

The Analyst, Procurement will assist in coordinating procurement matters for the Commission and as guided by the Head Internal Audit Unit. The job holder will report to the Head Internal Audit Unit.

Experience required

* A first degree in Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Finance or related discipline

* Minimum of 2 years post-graduation experience

Position 11: Analyst I – III, Non-Governmental Relations

The Analyst, Non-Governmental Relations will be responsible for maintaining and leveraging relationships with key non-Government stakeholders. The job holder will report to the Deputy General Manager, Government External & Industry Relations

Experience required

* A first degree in a relevant discipline

* Minimum of 2 – 6 years post-graduation experience

Position 14: Analyst I, Project Management

The Analyst, Project Management will assist the Project Management unit in keeping up-to-date records and monitoring the Commission’s projects. The job holder will report to the Head of the unit

Experience required

* A first degree in Management/Social sciences

* Should have at least 4 years of experience, with at least 3 years of them in project management

Position 13: Analyst III – Procurement

The Analyst, Project Management will assist the Project Management unit in keeping up-to-date records and monitoring the Commission’s projects. The job holder will report to the Head of the unit

Experience required

* A bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing Mathematics, Statistics, any

field of Engineering

* Minimum of not less than 1 year post-graduation experience

Position 16: Office Assistant, Secretariat

The Office Assistant is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support in the Secretariat of the Commission.

Experience required

* OND in Secretarial Studies, Administration or equivalent

* Minimum of 2 years in a similar secretarial position

Position 15: Analyst III – Receptionist

The Receptionist is responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support in the Commission

Experience required

* HND in Secretarial Administration.

* Minimum of 2 years in a similar secretarial position

Position 17: Dispatch Clerk, Secretariat

The Dispatch Clerk is responsible for the dispatch of Commission’s mails to different destinations within Abuja, assisting in the internal dispatch of internal memos and other duties as may be assigned.

Experience required

* OND in Administration or equivalent

* Minimum of 2 years in a similar dispatch position

For the detailed description of the vacant positions in the Office of the

Chairman, please log on to www.restralrecruit.com

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

If you meet the requirements for a particular position and are interested in pursuing a career with NERC in transforming the electricity industry in Nigeria, please follow the instructions below to complete your application online:

1. Log onto www.restralrecruit.com
2. Identify the particular Division and click on the specific job vacancy of interest
3. Fill the application form and upload your Word CV and passport photograph

Please note the following:
1. This is an online application process. Paper applications will not be accepted
2. The minimum requirement for all roles is a Second class degree, lower division (2.2) or a lower credit (where specified)
3. Candidates are enjoined to apply for roles for which they qualify
4. Candidates should submit ONE (1) application only, as multiple applications will result in disqualification
5. The closing date for all application is six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement

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