Director, Power Systems Development

The Director will build and lead the Power Systems Development Directorate. S/he will support Regional Member Countries and the private sector to develop and improve their national and regional Power Systems. The Director will deliver on four flagship (FS) programs of the New Deal on Energy for Africa: FS4 – Power Utility Transformation Program; FS5 – Early Stage Project Support Facility; FS6 – Funding Catalyst Program; and FS11 – Country Wide Energy Sector Transformation.

This role reports to the Vice President, Power, Energy, and Green Growth. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of proven leadership and thought leadership in a relevant sector; a master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field of study is also required. 

Russell Reynolds Associates are assisting the African Development Bank with this appointment. For further information about this role and details of how to apply, please visit Russell Reynolds Associates website atwww.rraresponses.com. The closing date for applications is 2 October 2016.