Deputy Director Electricity at Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Electricity and Renewable Energy the successful candidate will be responsible for inter alia guiding research in electric power sector in the country, compliance and enforcement of regulations and license conditions, including service quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills required

Person specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least ten (10) years’ work experience, five (5) of which must be in a management position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant degree from a recognized university;
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant degree from a recognized university;
• MUST be a fully Registered Professional Engineer with EBK; in good standing;
• Demonstrated results in work performance;
• Proficiency in computer;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative); and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Analytical skills;
• Excellent and communication and reporting skills;
• Good managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player; and
• Strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Making recommendations for the electrical energy sector with a view to achieving customer satisfaction by offering improved services.
• Overseeing the review of license applications, power purchase agreements and network service contracts by utilities and making recommendations for approval.
• Managing the collection and analysis of information relating to technical and fiscal regulations.
• Preparing strategic and operational plans and setting key performance indicators for particular activities in the Electricity department.
• Assisting the Director in preparation of the Authority agenda.
• Preparing departmental budgets and ensuring effective utilization of resources through effective control.
• Providing effective leadership and management of staff to ensure optimum performance.
• Ensuring that departmental targets are achieved.
• Management of the resources and assets allocated to the department