The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Senior Programme Officer- Energy Planning and Modelling WAPP.

Under the supervision of the Principal Programme Officer - Energy AUDA-NEPAD and the Head of Division – Planning, Studies and Projects Financing WAPP, the Senior Programme Officer Energy Planning and Modelling provides direct support to WAPP Secretariat and ensures coordination of WAPP’s contributions to the development and implementation of the Continental Power System Master Plan (CMP) for the realisation of the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM). She/he will support projects preparation towards bankability under the energy sector part of the flagship initiatives of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AUDA-NEPAD, and AU Commission, such as Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA PAP II); CMP, and other projects under the ECOWAS Power Generation and Transmission master plan (ECOWAS Master Plan).

Required Skills and Competencies

  1. Demonstrate experience in designing and analysing large-scale integration of renewables (wind, solar, hydro, etc.), large power system studies, and HVDC systems.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge and have modelling experience of at least demand forecasting, generation planning, and transmission planning.
  3. Demonstrate extensive experience in power system analysis, including load flow, contingency, voltage stability, short circuit, optimal power flow, small-signal, and transient dynamic analyses.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge and have experience of at least one key value-chain activity of the project preparation cycle.
  5. Proven experience in the use of generation and/or transmission planning software tools, minimum experience of 3 years using modelling software such as E-Views, SPLAT, MESSAGE, PSS-E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory or MATLAB SimPowerSystems or NEPLAN or CYME (PSAF) or PLEXOS, or other similar energy modelling tools.
  6. Experience in regional (across countries) generation and transmission planning, with minimum experience in 1 power systems planning project.
  7. Experience working with the African Union Member States, Continental Bodies, Regional Economic Communities, Power Pools, International Organisations, Development Partners, and Development Finance Institutions on energy.
  8. Sound knowledge and experience in project finance, and/or project management.
  9. Excellent Proven knowledge and experience of Infrastructure public-private partnerships (PPP) modalities.
  10. Ability to work under minimal supervision with sound judgment and tight deadline delivery.
  11. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energy.
  12. Sound knowledge of Continental and Regional Priority Infrastructure Projects and Programmes such as Agenda 2063, PIDA, etc.
  13. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
  14. Ability to work in a Multicultural and Multilingual environment.
  15. Excellent Presentation, report writing, and communication skills.
  16. Computer skills with practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering, Electro-mechanical engineering, Energy planning, or a related with seven (7) years of work experience, preferably in an infrastructure development-related environment with 3 years at a supervisory level within public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally, and/or internationally.

Or

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering, Electro-mechanical engineering, Energy planning, or a related with ten (10) years of work experience, preferably in an infrastructure development-related environment public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally, and/or internationally.

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

  1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
  2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
  3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
  4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$42,018.78 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (55% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($19,530.00 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Applications must be received no later than Monday, 30 March 2026.

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