Job Vacancies at IBEDC — Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the job vacancies at IBEDC — Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc is Nigeria’s largest power distribution firm by franchise area, providing electricity across Oyo, Ogun, Osun, and Kwara states, as well as parts of Kogi, Ekiti, and Niger. Established in 2013 following the unbundling of the national power sector, the company operates through 22 business hubs to manage the marketing, billing, and distribution of energy to millions of customers.

IBEDC serves as a significant learning ground, offering exposure to large-scale power engineering and complex asset management for those starting their careers in the energy sector. Staff benefit from a structured compensation package that includes health insurance, pension plans, and a 13th-month salary, with a recently implemented 25% salary increase designed to mitigate harsh economic conditions.

Individuals interested in the job vacancies at IBEDC should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Head, Strategy & Special Projects

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Ibadan
• Category: Engineering Jobs
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Description:

• This job role is responsible for driving strategic planning, overseeing the execution of critical initiatives, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The role entails leading cross-functional projects, developing strategic frameworks, analyzing key business trends, and acting as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.

Job Responsibility

• Coordinates the design, implementation and periodic review of the corporate strategy in alignment with the organization’s goals.
• Identify and use value levers to craft strategies towards improving corporate performance 
• Collaborates with division/sub division heads to initiate and implement special projects.
• Prepare and analyse periodic corporate strategy and special projects reports to highlight issues and recommend remedial actions.
• Drives and sustains integration among other functions for the purpose of planning and measuring the use of common systems that speak to overall corporate Strategy and projects.
• Drives organisational strategy session and conducts periodic corporate performance review (this will involve monitoring the implementation of action plans devised during review session). Strategy session to be conducted by February of every year.
• Liaises with relevant stakeholders to develop an automated information management system for the storage and retrieval of key information and various corporate reports.
• Carry out other sundry assignments as stipulated by the MD.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or any related discipline.
• An MBA or master’s degree in any management and strategic course is a significant advantage.
• Possession of at least one of the following certifications is an added advantage: Certified Chartered Accountant (CCA)/ACCA; Project Management Professional (PMP); CISM; COREN
• At least 10 years post-qualification experience in corporate performance management techniques in a reputable organisation with at least 5 years in a supervisory role .

Technical competencies

• Good knowledge of the power business and industry environment.
• Proven experience with payroll processing, calculation of employee compensation, benefits, allowances, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action as measured by performance milestone and operational KPI
• Ability to garner support and collaborate efficiently across multiple departments and functions.
• Good knowledge about the power business and industry environment.

Behavioral competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent Negotiation skills.
• People-person and a team player.

Head, Metering

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Ibadan
• Category: Engineering Jobs
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Description:

• This role ensures energy accountability by deploying and maintaining meters across the franchise to reduce ATC&C losses.

Job Responsibility

• Develops strategies and plans for the deployment and maintenance of meters.
• Oversees the implementation of metering strategies.
• Oversees the implementation of metering strategies.
• Monitors 3rd party vendors on metering installations in line with SLA.
• Oversees the Audit, confirmation, and assurance of energy from the Grid and distributed by IBEDC across the franchise.
• Reviews periodic and ad-hoc reports to relevant stakeholders and management.
• Ensures compliance of meters and meter installations with Quality Management and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of the AMI platform
• Planning and Organizing
• Carry out other sundry assignments as directed by the Chief Commercial Officer.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and any related field.
• A postgraduate professional certificate in a relevant field. (Added advantage).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• At least 10 years of practical experience in commercial, metering, and energy analysis in a power company with 5 years of management experience.

Technical Competences

• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
• Sound Electric Power Knowledge – Energy audit, Distribution network, Demand side management, Energy efficiency
• Good knowledge of the electricity supply chain value system
• Knowledge of the electricity regulatory codes and requirements

Behavioral Competences

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• People-person and a team player.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Firm, fair and decisive approach to issues.

Head, Revenue Protection & Assurance

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Ibadan
• Category: Engineering Jobs
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Description:

This job role drives the implementation of strategies and policies related to prevention, detection and recovery of energy losses attributable to billing irregularities, illegal connections to IBEDC and interference with metering installation.

Job Responsibility

• Reviews the analysis of energy loss areas and ensures the implementation of planned remedial actions.
• Supports the development of strategic loss reduction plans and policies and ensure the implementation to curtail revenue leakages.
• Supervises regular inspection of MD meters and associated equipment for the purpose of ascertaining optimal performance.
• Coordinates the Inspection/Recertification of energy meters.
• Preparation of periodic and ad-hoc reports to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Any other task may be assigned by the Division Chief 

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• Minimum 10+ years’ cognate experience with at least 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience in business intelligence and data visualization tools will be an added advantage.
• A postgraduate professional certificate in relevant field. (Added advantage).

Skills & Competencies

• Revenue protection and loss prevention.
• Numerate and analytical proficiency.
• Customer service skills.
• Stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and metering.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and accident prevention methods in assigned area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Behavioral competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Result oriented
• Ability to diffuse potentially dangerous and hostile confrontations during investigations.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality.

Lead, Utility Economics & Tariff Setting

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Ibadan
• Category: Engineering Jobs
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Description:

• This Job role guides/pilots IBEDC’s alignment with all industry regulations governing Nigerian electricity markets to minimize losses occasioned by Market Settlement transactions.

Job Responsibility

• Assists in developing policies, strategies, and plans for the Function to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Works closely with relevant internal officers to review and advise on the issued Monthly Market Settlements
• Monitoring the process of energy pricing and tariff rates
• Participates in regulatory agency meetings and public meetings/hearings that pertain to electricity markets.
• Prepares an internal report about electricity market trends for IBEDC management. 
• Assist in developing long-term rate strategy and plans to prevent earnings erosion.
• Liaises constantly with relevant Functions about revenue assurance.
• Performs other sundry assignments as directed by the Head, Regulatory.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A first degree in Social Sciences, Engineering, or any relevant field.
• A relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a regulatory function with at least 5 years in a supervisory position within the Utilities industry or a closely related industry with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.

Technical competencies

• Adequate knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
• Deep understanding and knowledge of regulatory stipulations vis-à-vis rates and permits
• Deep understanding of the laws and regulations governing the power industry
• Strong financial and business acumen, financial analysis, and reporting skills
• Business Performance Management

Behavioral competencies

• An analytical mindset with good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.

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