Senior Energy Sector Advisor – Economic Department

• Assisting Ministries, other local authorities and donors in developing policies, laws and regulations to reinforce and establish the institutions needed to achieve quick and lasting transition to a market economy in the energy sector
• Monitoring progress, identifying obstacles, proposing new initiatives and recommending new strategies for accelerating the transformation of the BiH energy sector into a competitive, self-sustaining, and market-driven economic sector that attracts domestic and foreign investment

• Actively seeking opportunities for international cooperation in the provision of technical and financial assistance to energy sector initiatives led by the OHR
• Preparing and/or reviewing donor proposals

• Preparing policy recommendations, briefing notes, position papers and talking points for OHR Principals as needed

• Organizing and writing background papers for meetings with governmental bodies

• Drafting ad hoc reports on the status of reform in the energy sector for use by donor agencies and the media

• Other duties as assigned, including dealing with energy supply issues such as oil imports, nuclear energy and exploration, and environmental concerns

• Creating and leading sectoral and sub-sector specific working groups addressing key reform issues such as regulatory authority, concessions, competition policy etc.

• Post-graduate degree in economics, law, industrial engineering, business or public administration

• Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience in economic reform with a focus on transition countries; international experience is a distinct advantage

• Strong background in the energy sector reform covering electricity, natural gas, oil and coal

• Fluency in spoken and written English

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Solid understanding of the economic, political, and social issues faced by East European economies in transition

• Computer competency in Microsoft Office and its applications

Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide a CV (in English) with a one-page cover letter and references to: