NORCAPโs mission is to improve aid to protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peace building sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions that meet the needs of people at risk.
We do this by:
- Supporting humanitarian, development and peace building initiatives that protect and empower people
- Improving impact at the global and local level through joint projects with partners and stakeholders
- Providing expertise and developing capacity that enable partners to meet the needs of people in fragile situations and crises
- Strengthening the global system that we are part of through support for leadership, coordination and policy development
- Building bridges between the humanitarian, development and peace building sectors
We are seeking a Senior Energy Efficiency Officer (Power System Efficiency) at โthe African Energy Commission (AFREC), based in โAlgiers-Algeria for a 2-year term, with a 1-year probation period. ย AFREC is a specialized technical agency of the African Union Commission (AUC) that plays a leading role in the development of energy policies, strategies and programmes on renewable energy, energy efficiency, bioenergy modernization, capacity building, oil and gas in Africa; and maintaining and disseminating the African Energy Statistics. The Officer will provide technical expertise to the execution of the African Energy Efficiency Programme activities through Denmarkโs Africa Partnership for Peace and Sustainability support. The project is to strengthen the capacity of African Union (AU) Member States in improving energy efficiency; thus reduce the strain on energy infrastructure, demand for fossil fuel, and helping keep energy bills more competitive
This position is for applicants with citizenship from member states of AU only.ย ย
ORGANISATION BACKGROUNDย
The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African states as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. The AU Commission is seeking to fill in the position of Senior Programme Officer at โthe African Energy Commission (AFREC), based in โAlgiers-Algeria. AFREC is a specialized technical agency of the African Union Commission (AUC) that plays a leading role in the development of energy policies, strategies and programmes on renewable energy, energy efficiency, bio-energy modernization, capacity building, oil and gas in Africa; and maintaining and disseminating the African Energy Statistics.
The Officer will provide technical expertise to the execution of the African Energy Efficiency Programme activities through Denmarkโs Africa Partnership for Peace and Sustainability support. ย The project is to strengthen the capacity of African Union (AU) Member States in improving energy efficiency; thus reduce the strain on energy infrastructure, demand for fossil fuel, and helping keep energy bills more competitive. The project is supporting the:
- Development, adoption, and enforcement of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electrical equipment and appliances in AU Member States;
The Officer will work with a team of staff at AFREC in designing and implementing AFRECโs mandate and programmes. Main engagements shall be with AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities, development partners, Pan-African institutions, NGOs in implementing the African Energy Efficiency Strategy (AfEES) and its action plan and cross-cutting energy programmes. In executing his/her roles, the staff will carry out a wide range of activities such as project development, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, market research, project reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.ย
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Provide support in the preparation and implementation of the African Energy Efficiency Programme. ย Actively contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, programmes and action plans. ย Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other stakeholders on relevant matters and ensure coordination and collaboration at all levels.Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes under the African Energy Efficiency Programme.Provide support to mobilize resources with close coordination with relevant stakeholders.Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for AFRECโs internal and external uses.Liaise with the various divisions of AFREC and relevant departments of the African Union Commission for coordination and alignment purposes. ย Support the promotion of the activities of AFREC including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required.You are encouraged to read the full Terms of Referenceย before applying.ย
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSย
Masterโs Degree in Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Economics, Energy Management and/or in related field in science and engineering with seven (7) years of experience out of which three (3) years shall be relevant to electricity grid losses reduction strategies.ย ย ย ย ย OR
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTSย
Required Skills
A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners.Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally.Ability to develop clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies.Personal Abilities
Strong ability to work in a team setup.ย Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.ย Strong interpersonal skills and ability to set priorities successfully, and work with other professionals to achieve goals within tight deadlines.ย Ability to work and deliver high quality outcome in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and pressure to perform.ย Very good computer application skills (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and other office.ยย LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSย
Candidate must be Proficient in English. Proficiency in in one or more other working language(s) of the AU will be an added advantage.ย
TENURE OF APPOINTMENTย
The appointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of two (2) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be renewed annually for the project period up to end of 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables. ย
REMUNERATION
The position is established at Grade P3 within the African Union Commission's grading structure. Remuneration for this role comprises a base salary inclusive of all applicable benefits and allowances.
The main competencies of a NORCAP Expert:ย
Building working relationshipsย Planning andย organisingย Adaptabilityย ResilienceยWhat we offerย
Rewardingย work for a renowned globalย organisationย Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionalsย ย A dedicated Staff Care Unitย ยHow to applyย
When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport.ย Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.ย ย ย NORCAP values diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.ย ย NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates .Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment.ย Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.Apply before 07th May 2025,ย 23.59 PM (Oslo time)