The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) invites suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in its zonal offices located in Owerri, Ekiti, Makurdi, Calabar, Gombe, Sokoto.

Vacancies:

1.) Head of Zonal Office (Principal Manager)

Location: Zonal Offices in Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry: Government
Specialization: Engineering, Legal, Executive / Top Management,
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Required Experience: 10 - 15 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

  • Good understanding of the current status of the Nigerian Electricity supply industry and the ongoing reforms in the industry.
  • Excellent understanding of the 2005 EPSR ACT and the Commission’s mandate and functions
  • Ability to keep abreast of all current activities of the Commission.
  • Ability to confidently represent the Commission at the zonal level
  • Ability to facilitate the Commission’s interactions with state government departments and other agencies within the zone.
  • Ability to co-ordinate the development and maintenance of an effective consumer database.
  • Good leadership, organizational, supervision and delegation skills
  • A proactive individual who is able to work without supervision and can deliver on targets.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex issues with clarity Copied from: .com-
  • Ability to enforce high standards in ethics and integrity.
  • Good presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft office packages.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A good degree in Law, Engineering, Management or Social Sciences, minimum of a Second Class Lower.
  • Minimum of 14 years post graduation experience in the power industry, Public service or any multinational organization, at least 8 of which must have been at a Manager level.
  • Masters degree or higher professional qualification is a requirement or a plus


2.) Manager (Technical)

Location: Zonal Offices in Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry: Government
Specialization: Engineering
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Required Experience: 10 - 15 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

  • Good understanding of the current status of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry and the ongoing reforms in the industry.
  • Understanding of the key technical requirements, standards and systems in a deregulated electricity industry.
  • Ability to supervise processes and procedures for monitoring, inspections, tests and certifications.
  • Good organizational skills
  • Result oriented/quality focused disposition.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Good relationship and networking skills.
  • Good presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft office packages.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division – 2/2) or its equivalent.
  • The Candidate shall also have a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience as a protection/safety/risk or reliability engineer
  • Must be COREN registered Engineer or equivalent from oversea and can be registered with COREN
  • Possession of a Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage


3.) Analyst-1 (Admin)

Location: Zonal Offices in Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry: Government
Specialization: Accounting / Audit / Tax, Banking / Finance / Insurance,
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Required Experience: 5 - 7 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

  • Must know how to prepare weekly financial report of the zonal office.
  • Must be able to keep proper records of financial transactions of the office.
  • Must have the capacity to handle all administrative functions of the zonal office.
  • Ability to multi task
  • Good organizational skills
  • Result focused/ quality focused disposition.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Good relationship and networking skills.
  • Good presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft office packages.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accountancy, Business Administration or Banking and Finance, second class (Lower division)
  • A minimum of 6 years post graduation working experience in banks or financial institutions, or should have had an uninterrupted working experience in finance and accounts departments of reputable public or private institutions.
  • Possession of a postgraduate qualification and membership of relevant professional association will be an added advantage.


4.) Assistant Manager (Consumer Affairs)

Location: Zonal Offices in Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry: Government
Specialization: Administration & Office Support, Customer Service
Minimum Qualification: Degree
Required Experience: 7 - 10 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

  • Ability to update and maintain an effective consumer complaint database
  • Ability to identify, investigate and follow-up on consumer complaints
  • Must be able to provide support using key indicators in tracking the performance of the Electricity Sector in consumer issues and ensuring that the Commission proffers effective regulations.
  • Ability to carry out regular update of consumer protection rights and obligations
  • Strong negotiation and networking skills
  • Result focused / quality focused disposition
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office packages.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A good Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts, Management, or Social Science, second class (lower division), from a recognized institution.
  • Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years post graduation relevant experience.
  • Experience in customer service is an added advantage.


5.) Secretary / Receptionist

Location: Zonal Offices in Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry: Government
Specialization: Administration & Office Support
Minimum Qualification: HND
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

  • Must possess good communication skills
  • Must have good people relations skills
  • Must be well groomed.
  • Ability to use Microsoft packages
  • Good organizational skills
  • High ethical and moral standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • HND certificate in Secretarial Studies, Public Administration, Mass Communication and related disciplines from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience.
  • Experience in customer service from a reputable organization will be an advantage.


6.) Driver

Location: Zonal Offices in Imo, Ekiti, Benue, Cross River, Gombe, Sokoto
Industry: Government
Specialization: Others,
Minimum Qualification: High School (S.S.C.E)
Required Experience: 3 - 5 years

Competency Requirement and Abilities:

  • Must understand the basics of car maintenance.
  • Must be able to understand, speak and write good English
  • Must be smart and ready to take directions.
  • Must come from any state within the zone he is applying for.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Minimum of WASC or Senior School Certificate.
  • An experienced driver with Trade test II (Mechanic/Driving).
  • Must have at least 3 years good verifiable record, driving in private or official capacity.


Application Closing Date
7th October, 2012

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