Senior Energy Expert - AfSEM Coordinator (I&E)

About the role

The African Union Commission is recruiting a Senior Energy Expert to act as coordinator for the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) in its Infrastructure and Energy division. The post coordinates, monitors and supports the operationalization of the AfSEM programme so that an integrated continental electricity market can be achieved, contributing to the AU's overall goals. It is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on a fixed-term contract of one year with a three-month probation, renewable subject to funding and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the AfSEM Programme and Action Plans in line with AU strategies and priorities.
• Coordinate the AfSEM Secretariat/SPCU, supporting governance structures such as technical working groups, technical committees and the High-Level Oversight Committee.
• Work with RECs, Power Pools, regional regulators, Member States, pan-African institutions and development partners, and develop strategic partnerships with them.
• Monitor progress on electricity market integration and harmonisation of regulatory frameworks across Africa.
• Coordinate technical assistance, consultancy studies, planning, budgeting, reporting and knowledge management.
• Provide technical advice, analysis and reports to the Head of Energy Division, and prepare annual work plans and action plans.
• Organise meetings of AfSEM governance bodies, supervise consultancy studies and support budgeting and financial monitoring.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Economics, Energy Policy or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience (3 at supervisory level); or a Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience (3 at supervisory level).
• Demonstrated regional and/or continental experience in African energy and power markets is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English is required; fluency in another AU working language is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Energy policy analysis, planning, organising and problem-solving.
• Understanding of electricity markets at national, regional and continental levels in Africa.
• Ability to synthesise complex technical information and facilitate meetings of regional and continental actors.
• Experience in international policy dialogue and with international development agencies is an added advantage.

Remuneration is an annual lump sum of US$ 96,921.34 for internationally recruited staff and US$ 78,461.08 for locally recruited staff, inclusive of allowances. Applications close on 7 December 2026 and must include a completed online application, CV, African passport and academic certificates.