Responsibilities:

• The Advisor will work within the Unit on Enabling Environment for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Investments.
• The Advisor will support the Head in the general management of the Unit.

Tasks:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit the Advisor, Import Process for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency will:

1. Support the streamlining of import procedures and practices on the importation of RE/EE equipment:

• Development of guideline on import process and customs procedures on the importation of RE/EE equipment.
• Reviewing existing framework and procedure for importation of RE/EE equipment.
• Facilitating and steering policy level cooperation agreement towards a streamlined import process for renewable energy and energy efficiency equipment.
• Coordinating with GIZ ECOWAS programme, NESP procurement team and other components on import related issues.  
• Organizing market survey (sector studies) on import process for RE/EE equipment and gap analysis.

2. Explore digital solutions in the context of renewable energy and energy efficiency importation procedures and practices:

• Developing concepts for digital solutions regarding the topics on importation process for RE/EE equipment.
• Supporting digitalization of import documentation (based on UN-ADS) and upgrading import-export commodity database (IECD) for RE/EE equipment.

3. Activity Coordination:

• Organizing field missions and events (for NESP local partners and/or consultants incl. workshops, awareness campaigns, meetings, study tour, trainings, etc).  
• Capacity building for key partners including Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Ports Authority, Terminal Operators and Clearing Agents at the port.
• Supporting project planning, implementation and coordination of activities (incl. ToRs for consultants, concepts, budgeting, review of consultants’ invoices, sector studies and reporting).
• Reviewing project’s operational plan periodically to ensure that proposed activities are meeting specified outputs in line with the project’s indicators

4. Overarching tasks:

• Knowledge management of the work results (organize and update project documentation, filing, data base).
• Ensure communication and visibility of the results in line with NESP’s Communication and Visibility Plan/Strategy.
• Support in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of Unit activities (incl. drawing up monitoring/progress reports).
• Establish collaborations with public and private partners including the Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Ports Authority, Terminal Operators and Clearing Agents at the port

General obligations:

The advisor;

• Is familiar with all components of the programme, concepts and status of implementation and knows the corresponding experts and staff. 
• Represents the interest of the GIZ-assisted measure and always acts on its behalf. 
• Carries out important tasks for the programme, even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description. 
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of the management.

Required qualifications, Competences and Experience:

• A university degree in energy studies, electrical engineering, business administration, economics or any relevant field of study. A Masters’ degree is an added advantage.

Professional Competencies and Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience in the energy sector with demonstrated ability in implementing renewable and energy efficiency projects.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency policies, regulations and plans in Nigeria.
• Familiar with renewable energy and energy efficiency stakeholders in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of custom’s procedures and environment is regarded as an asset.
• Hands-on project management experience and ability to efficiently manage numerous activities simultaneously, a flair for problem-solving and an ability to self-navigate through complex bureaucratic environments.

Other Knowledge and Additional Competencies:

• Fluent written and oral knowledge of English. Knowledge of local languages would be an asset.
• A very good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with internet-based information platforms and aspects of digitalization would be an asset.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to any region in Nigeria (including seaports and land borders).