We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment including but not limited to hiring, training, compensation and benefits, transfer, promotion, placement, leave of absence, layoffs, termination, and recreational programs.
EKEDC CAREERS
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Recruitment Disclaimer
Take care to avoid fraudulent communications purporting to be on behalf of EKEDC. We will never ask for money or payments from applicants. All qualified candidates will go through our formal recruitment process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
EKEDC is fully committed to the fundamental principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity & Inclusion that supports a workplace in which all employees are proud of their job, encouraged to collaborate, innovate and learn, are respected for their uniqueness and are valued their different perspectives.
Career Opportunities At EKEDP
“Join thousands of others to write your name in the history of the Nigerian Electricity Industry”. Explore opportunities to take your career to the next level. Whether you are a student, a graduate or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at EKEDC. You can expect world-class training, the flexibility to realize your full potential and a reward and benefits package that we believe is second-to-none in the Power Sector as an Engineer, Customer service and sales representative, HR Professional, Accountant, Legal Officer, IT Developer amongst others.
You will find a uniquely rewarding opportunity with us.
Apply NowBenefits Of Working At EKEDC
Combine our constantly transforming, creative, collaborative work environment and innovative operations with an impressive range of benefits which makes EKEDC your best choice.
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Capacity Development
We are passionate about empowering our employees with the skill set required to drive business performance. This sets the foundation for the success and growth of not only our human capital but our business as a whole. At Eko Electricity Distribution Company, we are able to achieve this through our unique induction programmes, internal trainings, external trainings and e-learning which facilitates career growth.
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Safety of our employee
At EKEDC, employee safety is paramount to us. We maintain a very high standard of safety, with highly experienced and dedicated teams constantly promoting and ensuring companywide safety practices and culture.
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Diversity and Inclusion
At Eko Electricity Distribution Company, diversity and inclusion is part of our culture. To be the leading customer – centric utility in Africa and the preferred choice of all stakeholders, we need to be appropriately represented both within and out of the workplace. We achieve this by building a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment that fuels innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. When we say come as you are, we mean come with everything that makes you who you are. We cannot move forward as an organization without embracing the things that makes us different from one another.
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Financial Awareness and Planning
Preparing for the future starts today. We offer several financial awareness programs that encourage our employees to proactively plan for their future. These include a pension plan, Investment and Pre-Retirement training programmes amongst others.
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Mentoring Opportunity
Through our mentorship program, we provide Mentors (from a range of selected Senior Management staff) to our new and existing employees to guide them through their career paths. This we believe will help them identify their strengths and work on their weaknesses on their journey to success.
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Employee Engagement
As an organization, we are focused on constantly improving and maintaining our employee experience and satisfaction by adopting strategies which focus on employee motivation and well-being, and helping employees understand their contribution to the organization’s purpose, objectives and culture. One of such strategies is the deployment of Employee Engagement Surveys to specifically measure the performance, strategic alignment, competency and satisfaction of our employees.
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Employee Well-being
At Eko Electricity Distribution Company, the health of our employees is of paramount importance. Being a utility company, we prioritize the health of our staff over all else. This includes mental and physical health, as such, we have an in - house medical facility which caters for all staff and is responsible for providing medical care during work hours. Also, EKEDC offers all staff health insurance under the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) where employees can access medical care.
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Work life Balance
We strongly believe in a state of equilibrium between the personal and professional lives of our employees. Our work life balance consists of ensuring our employees engage in various social activities, corporate social responsibilities amongst others.
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Graduate Training Programme
Our unique Graduate Training Programme (Eko Distribution Training Programme-EDTP) is a Six month intensive training programme designed to develop a workforce of home-grown talent pool.
EKEDC Performance Rewards and Awards.
As an organization, we recognize the immense contribution of the individuals and teams that go above and beyond to keep the lights on and our customer happy. Rewarding employees is critical to creating the positive atmosphere and environment that keeps the business going.
Tips To Apply Successfully
Our unique Graduate Training Programme (Eko Distribution Training Programme-EDTP) is a Six month intensive training programme designed to develop a workforce of home-grown talent pool
Make the most of your CV
- Your CV is a key step in any application process. It is the platform to present yourself and demonstrate your achievements.
- Here are a few handy tips to help you present yourself in the best possible way:
- Make sure your CV is up to date
- Try to restrict it to two pages and keep the layout simple
- Use headers like ‘Education’ and ‘Career history’ to highlight different sections
- Don’t make general statements about yourself – support them with evidence. For example, explain what you have done that illustrates the qualities you have
- Try to link your skills and experience to the requirements of the role you’re applying for
- Make sure you have an updated LinkedIn profile to make filling the application form faster.
Check the details
- Personal details: Your full name, email address and phone number are most important. You’ll also want to make sure the full name you provide is the same full name written in other official documents.
- Educational details: List these in reverse chronological order, with your most recent education first. Include the name of the institutions, the dates you were enrolled, and the qualifications you obtained or will obtain when you graduate. You may want to list the relevant modules, the projects and dissertations you delivered, the grades you have achieved, and professional skills you have developed.
- Career history and professional experience: Whether they’re paid, voluntary or shadowing, all experiences count! Present these in reverse chronological order with dates to show how long you remained in a particular role. Mention what you achieved and the skills you developed.
- Achievements and outside interests: Include this information to show that you’re a rounded person with a balanced approach to life. Focus on recent examples, describing what you contributed and learned, and how you did this.
FAQs
Find answers to all your queries about our service.
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How can I verify that my CV has been received?
RAfter submitting your application for a job you should receive an email immediately confirming that your application has been received. If after 48 hours, you have still not received the email confirmation, check your junk email or spam email folder. Check that the email address that you used for the application process was the correct one. If you are still experiencing issues, please send a mail to
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What happens after I submit my CV?
As soon as we receive your résumé, it will be reviewed by the Human Resources team. If there is a suitable vacancy for your profile, we will contact you. If there are no vacancies available, you will be notified, and it will remain in our database for future opportunities.
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What qualities do you look for in a candidate?
We look for a range of technical skills and qualifications plus great initiative, communication and team- working skills, and the ability to inspire others. For senior and managerial positions, you’ll need proven leadership skills. Our values –Integrity, Safety, Empathy, Responsiveness, Value-Driven and Excellence (iServe)- define what we expect from our employees and what we aspire to as an organization.
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Can pre-NYSC graduate apply to job opening or graduate trainee opening?
No, all applicants must have completed the mandatory National Service or have an exemption certificate. However, students and undergraduates can if applicable, apply for any of our internship programs such as SIWES AND NYSC PROGRAM
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How committed are you to diversity in the workplace?
We are committed to a culture of diversity at EKEDC. It helps us attract, develop and retain outstanding talent – regardless of background. Our selection and assessment processes are free from bias or discrimination. Everyone is given access to opportunities within the organization. We are an equal opportunity employer in all ramification.
