Job overview
About MCA – Côte d’Ivoire Regional
The Millennium Challenge Account (MCA-Côte d’Ivoire Régional), in collaboration with the Government of République Ivory Coast (GoCI) and the
Millennium Challenge Corporation
(“MCC”) of the United States Government, is implementing a $322.5 million Compact project.
This programme aims to strengthen regional energy security, reduce energy costs and promote access to reliable and affordable electricity in West Africa by improving Côte d’Ivoire’s capacity to exchange electricity on the regional market.
Job purpose
The Governance Manager, under the supervision of the Director, Operational Capacity and Regulation-CI, is responsible for supporting governments, investors and regional stakeholders in the successful implementation of the Regional Electricity Project, from its conception to its execution. He ensures the coordination and monitoring of project activities, promotes effective collaboration between teams and departments involved in its implementation, particularly in relation to the Mixed Finance Director, the Legal Director and the Support Director WAPP and Support Director ARREC, procurement functions, environmental and social management, and ensures rigorous risk management as well as compliance with work plans, budgets and expected results.
In this capacity, he ensures regular and quality reporting to the Management as well as representatives of the MCC. It also contributes to strengthening the regulatory framework of the regional electricity market by supporting stakeholders in improving market rules, governance mechanisms, management systems and contract execution. Finally, it ensures the alignment of the implementation of the project with the objectives of the Compact and the efficient use of the resources made available.
Responsibilities
Ensure the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Regional Electricity Project, ensuring its alignment with the objectives of the Compact and national development priorities.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the project, propose the necessary adjustments to respond to the risks, challenges and opportunities identified, and ensure the achievement of the objectives and expected results, under the supervision of the Director of Support to the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Market.
Identify and report operational and programmatic issues related to the design and implementation of the Regional Electricity Project and its activities.
Provide technical support and contribute to building the capacity of regional stakeholders to support regulatory reforms, market monitoring and implementation of contractual arrangements.
Lead the development, revision and improvement of regional electricity market rules and associated management systems.
Ensure the collection, analysis and exploitation of regulatory data as well as benchmarking exercises.
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with public administrations, local authorities, project beneficiaries and other stakeholders to promote their active participation in the implementation of the project.
Advise the Director of Support to the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Market and project teams on optimal approaches to resource management, planning and execution in accordance with the strategies, frameworks and budgets of the MCA-CI Regional program.
Ensure the communication of the objectives, action plans and expected results of the project to stakeholders in order to strengthen their adherence and commitment.
Ensure that the needs, concerns and perspectives of stakeholders are taken into account in project design, planning and implementation.
Evaluate the effectiveness of project management, planning and budgeting mechanisms to ensure that expected results are achieved and timelines for the Regional Electricity Project are met.
Oversee the components of the project and assess their contribution to the objectives of the Compact, ensuring compliance with quality requirements, environmental and social performance standards (ESP), as well as monitoring-evaluation and economic analysis (MEEA) requirements of the MCC.
Represent the Regional Electricity Project at meetings, conferences and other relevant events, promote its achievements and best practices, and contribute to exchanges on the development of the sector.
Ensure that the project complies with donor requirements, including procurement, financial management, environmental and social safeguards, and applicable policies and procedures.
Monitor the performance of contracts awarded, including through review and approval of contractors’ work plans and resource mobilization plans, as well as negotiation of necessary adjustments to contract deliverables.
To carry out any other tasks assigned by the MCA-CI Regional Management in order to contribute to the success of the Regional Electricity Project and the achievement of the objectives of the Compact.
Required skills
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Master (Bac + 5) in public policy, energy economics and/or politics, management, economy, governance, political science, international development or any other relevant field related to electricity sector policies and capacity building.
Experience
At least eight (8) years of professional experience in a relevant area of coordination or management (power sector policies, regulation, governance, capacity building and/or planning)
At least five (5) years of relevant experience in a leadership position, including program management and team supervision.
Excellent knowledge of regulatory development, benchmarking and operations, as well as international best practices in sector regulation, pricing, public service governance, low-cost investment planning and private sector investment frameworks.
Proven experience in rule making, market monitoring and system implementation, ideally in the energy sector.
Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget.
Proven experience in managing large and complex projects, preferably within international development organizations or agencies.
Good knowledge of international standards and norms applicable to the management of donor-funded projects, including MCC, World Bank, USAID or similar institutions.
Experience in monitoring and reporting project results based on defined performance indicators and targets.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and influence diverse stakeholders in order to achieve project objectives.
Experience in competitive electricity markets, including their integration into regional energy markets.
Experience in developing and implementing regulatory reforms to strengthen regional cooperation, particularly in the energy or market sectors.
Good knowledge of the regulations applicable to energy markets in sub-Saharan Africa, desired.
Proven experience in developing and maintaining relationships with public and private actors in the energy sector; experience in Côte d’Ivoire is an asset.
Experience in driving institutional change and implementing institutional reforms, desired.
A certification or qualification in project management is an important asset.
Excellent command of French, both written and spoken; fluency in English is a highly desired asset.
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