Job Purpose:
The job holder will assist the Director, Technical Regulation to prescribe, enforce regulations governing the operations of electricity and natural gas service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Manage the day to day activities of the Office of Technical Regulations, and all staff working within the division
•  Develop short-to-medium term (3-year-rolling) portfolio of activities to be rolled out, with respect to achieving the strategic goals of the Division
•  Receive and assess applications for the granting of licences and permits to operators and bulk customers in the electricity and natural gas industry
•  Maintain a register of operators in the electricity and natural gas industry
•  Develop and implement strategies and systems for regulating the electricity and natural gas industry, including monitoring and evaluation
•  Prepare periodic Regulatory Performance Reports of all operators in the electricity and natural gas industry for both Management and the Board, on a frequency determined by the Director OTR and REP/EEP
•  Assist in organising quarterly Stakeholders' Consultation Meetings to discuss Quality of Service Reports
•  Review existing legislative instruments, rules and regulations governing the operations of the electricity and natural gas markets and make recommendations for revisions or new legislations or rules;
•  Assist in the preparation of Policy Review Papers on issues relating to regulation of the electricity and natural gas industry
•  Recommend strategies and plans to attract private investment and competition into the power and natural gas sectors
•  Any other tasks assigned by the Director OTR and PRE/EE

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or related field)
•  A Master's Degree or Doctorate in Engineering Business or related qualification with five (5) years post-qualification experience in the energy sector, three (3) of which must be in a Management position
•  Electricity or natural gas utility experience is an advantage

Competencies:

•  High computer proficiency with ability to type own documents
•  Knowledge in research and analytical techniques
•  Knowledge in Project Management and Evaluation
•  Good knowledge of the role of other regulators in the energy sector
•  Competencies in report writing and presentation
•  Ability to work with little or no supervision
•  Team player and good interpersonal relations
•  Ability to travel and work in remote areas of Ghana
•  Self-motivated and proactive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Only qualified and interested persons should apply with curriculum vitae, three referees (two of whom must be work-related, one being his/her immediate supervisor). Signed applications should be sent to:

The Human Resource Manager
Energy Commission
PMB Ministries Post Office
Accra

to: applications@energycom.gov.gh

Tel: 0302-813756/7
Fax: 0302-813764

Closing Date: 18 March, 2013