The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is one of the specialized institutions of the Economic Community Of the West African States (ECOWAS) and comprises public utilities and private companies working in the West Africa electricity sector. WAPP was created by Decision A/DEC.5/12/99 of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The WAPP Secretariat is based in Cotonou, Republic of Benin.
The objective of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) is to establish a regional electricity market in West Africa through the development and implementation of key infrastructure so that all ECOWAS member states may gain access to economic energy resources.
The WAPP intends to recruit a professionally qualified ECOWAS citizen as Secretary General to replace the incumbent whose tenure of office expires in July 2015. The tenure of the new Secretary General will take effect from July 2015 and shall be for a period of three years, renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
Interested candidates should hold a first level university degree with relevant expertise and experience. An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) will be an asset. Interested candidates should have a minimum of twenty (20) years of broad experience in the power or related industry with at least five (5) years in management position. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The Secretary General shall be based in Cotonou (Benin) but shall be expected to travel extensively. The candidate must be fluent in English or French or Portuguese with good working knowledge of one (1) of the two (2) other languages.
The detailed Terms of Reference for the position can be accessed at the WAPP website www.ecowapp.org,.
The remuneration package is very attractive and comparable to those of similar regional/International Organizations. Women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Application letters marked "Application/WAPP Secretary General" and comprising i) An Application letter, ii) a detailed Curriculum Vitae, iii) certified copies of Diplomas and Work Certificates and a copy of the National ID card or passport, should be sent by email to: recruitmentsg@ecowapp.org, with a copy torecrutementsgwapp2014@gmail.com, or by post to:
The Secretariat General
West African Power Pool
Zone des Ambassades, PK 6
06 BP 2907 Cotonou, Benin
Deadline for applications: 28th February 2015 by 6 pm (Cotonou time, GMT+1).
