1. A Master's degree with at least 10 years of professional experience in planning, negotiating, managing, implementing and reviewing projects. Experience with projects implemented through development partners will highly regarded.
2. Experience with preparation of rural electrification projects in developing countries in particular with the delivery of systems to suit remote rural community with the involvement of private sector is essential.
3. A track record in leadership, management and capacity building, stakeholder relationship management with the Government, government departments, private sector utilities, and consumers and in public administration is essential.
4. Through understanding of the electricity industry in Vanuatu, especially electricity law and regulation, governance, economics, technical and financial issues; including detailed knowledge of licensing/concessions, dispute resolution, competition issues, safety and reliability standards, tariffs, consumer protection and contract administration is essential.
5. Knowledge and experience in Government of Vanuatu's policies, planning and budgeting process is essential and knowledge of the World Bank/other development partners' policies and procedures will be highly regarded.
6. Fluency (written and spoken) in English, and working knowledge of French and Bislama is highly desirable.