a)  At least 10 Years working experience in the energy sector with at least 5 Years in the policy and regulation environment
b)  Experience of project management and coordination experience (with project leader/manager/coordinator capacity) in the energy sector.
c)  Experience with working at regional level
d)  Experience in facilitating seminars and workshops.
e)   Experience with implementation of projects using the PPP model is desirable.
f)    Strong  management,  organizational  and  people  skills  and  ability  to  run  a  technical team.
g)  Strong writing and presentation skills.  
h)  Experience with vendor relationships and strategic partnerships as a number of the activities are set to be outsourced. 
i)   Financial management and fiscal responsibility.
j)   Work experience of projects involving energy sector policy reforms, increasing access  to  modern  and  sustainable  energy  services  in  developing  countries  would be an advantage.
k)  Work   experience   with   the   World Bank   rules   and   procedures   or   other   international development organisations and regional organisations  would  be  an advantage.