Objectives

The African Natural Resources Centre (ANRC) is an entity of the African Development Bank established in 2014. The Center's mandate is two-fold. Externally, it supports Regional Member Countries (RMCs) improve  development outcomes through effective management of natural resources wealth by delivering practical solutions on policy, legislative and investment decisions in the sector. Internally, it brings cohesion to the Bank’s activities in the sector by providing a single lens through which the institution views and tackles sector development opportunities and challenges. As and when the need arises, the Center also offers the lending arms of the Bank sector expertise support to improve delivery of country strategies and adds to the pipeline of investment opportunities.

The Center's scope of work includes both renewable and non-renewable resource resources. The program of works focuses on capacity building for RMCs and covers policy advice, technical assistance, advocacy work and knowledge building. Program content is informed by the Bank's Ten Year Strategy, the Center’s Strategy and Business Plan, demand form RMCs and partnership initiatives with regional and global organizations.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary purpose of this job is to lead the coordination of the delivery of advisory services to RMCs on gas sector policies, laws and institutional frameworks to build institutional and skills capacity of RMCs to regulate the sector. The scope will cover the gas sector. He or she will lead programs of advice to RMCs on policy, legal and institutional reforms as relate to regulatory issues. The incumbent will be the Center’s focal point in managing relations with consultants and institutional partners as well as relations with relevant arms of the Bank and regional governments. The incumbent will also lead advocacy initiatives and coordinate knowledge building programs in the stated areas of focus.

The incumbent will achieve this by;

•   Coordinating advisory work on gas regulatory matters, including policy, laws and institutional structures,
•   Lead the provision of strategic advice on gas projects negotiations between RMCs and investors,
•   Designing and supervising agreed work program delivered by experts providing specialist support,
•   Establishing global benchmarks for extractives licensing regimes
•   Maintaining a database of country profiles on policy, legal and institutional governance in the sector,
•   Collaborating with other Bank departments and think-tanks to benchmark policy formulation  in order to assist RMCs build institutional know-how,
•   Identifying potential areas of support to RMCs and by donors,
•   Identifying and forging partnerships with internal and external peers in the RMCs, RECs, industry and think-tanks,
•   Keeping abreast of international and regional conventions,
•   Advising the Director on relevant issues,
•   Managing all resources allocated to specific role.

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree in the extractives policy, design or petroleum resources management or related disciplines,
•   At least 7 years relevant work experience in the sector, international organizations, regulatory environment or a Think-Tank with a focus in the sector,
•   Knowledge of the extractives sector regulatory environment, regional initiatives in the sector, AU development programs and relevant protocols.
•   Understanding of the generic mandate and functions of regulatory bodies and cadasters,
•   Practical knowledge of the various stages in the gas value chain,
•   Applied knowledge of at least one of the disciplines specified under qualifications,
•   Knowledge building skills including analytics, research project design and implementation,
•   Compiling funding proposals, policy briefs and project reports,
•   Knowledge of principles of good governance as pertaining to transnational trade,
•   Ability to interact with senior officials in the public and private sector,
•   Knowledge of influencers of public policy,
•   Capacity and ability to work independently to interact with senior executives at regional and international level,
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English/French and a working knowledge of the other language,
•   Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

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Closing Date: 01 February, 2015

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply