Energy Economist PR0001G

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Visit *** or follow the company on Twitter at ***/prosidianfor more information. ProSidian Seeks a Energy Economist (Contract Contingent) in Cote D'Ivoire | Ivory Coast, West Africa to support an engagement for an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1961 to advance economic development and U.S.
commercial interests in developing and middle income countries.
The Agency's mission is to help companies create U.S.
jobs through the export of U.S.
goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies.They link businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
Focusing on select priority countries has been a successful strategy and a majority of these markets fall within the world's fastest-growing regions.
To achieve this vision and these objectives, The Agency focuses on energy, transportation and telecommunications sectors, where U.S.
firms are most competitive and where the Agency's assistance can help its partner countries develop the infrastructure needed for trade.The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide Technical Assistance ('TA'), management, and program support deliverables for a grant to the Cote D'Ivoire Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances ('Ministry of Finance'), acting through the Ministère du Pétrole, de l'Énergie et des Énergies Renouvelables ('Ministry of Energy') and Société des Energies de Côte d'Ivoire ('CI-ENERGIES') (together, the 'Grantee') in collaboration with the Agency for the improvement of the electricity grid ('Project') in Côte d'Ivoire ('Host Country').
The country aims to become an emerging country by 2020 thanks to a strong economic growth, based on the development of all sectors of the economy.The goal is to improve, ultimately, the quality of life by adopting measures and reforms that help accelerate people's access to basic goods and services.
The Terms of Reference for the proposed Study includes the following tasks:
Task 1 Project Preparation and Kickoff Meeting | Task 2 Analysis of the Ivorian Electrical System | Task 3 Benchmark of Best Practices in Reducing Losses in Electricity Networks | Task 4 Loss Reduction Strategy | Task 5 Implementation Plan | Task 6 Monitoring and Evaluation Plan | Task 7 Capacity Building Training | Task 8 U.S.
Sources of Supply Assessment | Task 9 Development Impact Assessment | Task 10 Final Report.Energy Economist Candidates shall work to support requirements for PR0001 Engagement Team Member and research, model, plan, and analyze electrical utility and Smart Grid related costs, long-range Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), power generation costs, avoided cost benefits of utility energy efficiency, and demand-side programs.
A smart grid is an electrical grid which includes a variety of operational and energy measures including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources, and energy efficient resources.
Often, economist will present written testimony and provides oral testimony and job duties create, enhance, and review linear programing models, various inputs, assumptions, and optimized results related to smart grid power generation.The position will review all aspects of the model used to determine the least cost mix of resources to provide electrical energy.
This position will review similar linear programing models that calculate the marginal cost of energy.
Such investigations may involve the development of independent load forecasts, IRP models, and energy productions models.
At times, the position will be asked to review other statistical models and methods in utility rate-making and planning.
This position also investigates and prepares independent analysis on the cost of capital for utilities, which involve the use of financial models to determine the cost rate of common equity that allows the utility a reasonable opportunity to attract capital.The Host Country is the economic leader of the WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union) Zone and has developed four energy sector master plans to identify priority investments in generation, transmission, distribution, dispatching, monitoring, and management of the electricity grid.The ProSidian Engagement Team shall support the improvement of the Host Country electricity grid ('Project').
Prosidian provides expert consulting services to perform the TA and benchmarks best practices for reducing electricity losses globally; analyze the losses in the Host Country electricity system; and develop a full 'Loss Reduction Strategy' and implementation plan that considers The Host Country's energy growth and renewable energy goals.QualificationsThe Energy Economist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.
Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.
The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.Successful candidates must have the following:
Demonstrated working knowledge of econometric forecasting and electric utility planning models that optimize a least cost combination of resources associated with the production of electrical energy and a knowledge of linear programing.Demonstrated experience researching and/or using general knowledge of the current trends, techniques, and practices of public utility regulation and impact of federal policies at the State level.Demonstrated understanding of capital budgeting, corporate finance, and knowledge of the markets for debt and equity capital.Experience make recommendations and present studies under critical review by experts orally or in writingTechnical Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of electric power generation and smart grid operations including systems and processes as well as safety rules, applicable codes, standards and regulations affecting analysis, design, operations and maintenance of bulk power and distribution systems.
Ability to analyze and interpret information, determines relevant facts, and makes decisions and recommendations accordingly.Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization and with counterparts in outside organizations.Ability to write clearly and concisely.Management Preference:
Demonstr.