Requirements

Who Can Apply

The AU only considers candidates who submit an African passport with a full online application. Women and people from least represented and under-represented AU member states are strongly encouraged to apply.

Education

• A master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Economics, Energy Policy or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience.

• Or a bachelor's degree in the same fields, with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Work in electricity market development, energy policy, regulation, power systems or related areas.

• At least 3 years of this experience must be at supervisory level.

Skills

• Energy policy analysis and energy planning.

• Good understanding of how electricity markets work at national, regional and continental levels in Africa.

• Ability to explain complex technical issues to different audiences.

• Skill in running meetings with regional and continental energy actors.

• Ability to give strong advice on energy strategy, projects and programmes.

• Experience in energy policy dialogue at international level.

Language

• Proficiency in one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish) is mandatory.

• The skills list also says English is required.

• Fluency in another AU language is an advantage.

Nice to Have

• Regional or continental experience in African energy and power markets.

• Experience with international development agencies and Regional Economic Communities.

• Knowledge of African Union systems.