Qualifications and skills:

* University technical degree in electrical engineering, or similar academic qualification
* Fluency in English
* Knowledge of Russian would be an advantage

General Experience:

* Knowledge of EU energy legislation (Acquis communitaire)
* Good background in the structure and the functioning of the energy sector in NIS
* Good background in the structure and the functioning of the electric sector in Europe
* Good understanding of the regional and national energy policy issues in Central Asia

Specific Experience:

* Considerable professional experience in the field of energy with particular emphasis on energy sector policy, transmission and generation, including tariff framework
* Working experience in infrastructure management in NIS countries