JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:    Chief Executive Officer
Reports:    To the Commission

Summary Statement: 
The position of Chief Executive Officer is created under the National Utilities Regulatory Commission Act No. 3 of 2016, which makes the Chief

Executive Officer responsible for:

• the administration of the National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC) and legislation over which the Commission has jurisdiction; and 
• the supervision of the work and staff of the NURC.

The Chief Executive Officer is an ex- officio member of the Commission.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manage the members of the senior management team. Directly supervise the work of the administrative and other support staff.

Qualifications and Experience:    

• Master’s Degree in Regulatory Policy, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting or other relevant post graduate qualifications.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Economics or other relevant discipline.
• Extensive formal training and/or experience in utility regulation and comprehensive knowledge of regulatory issues and structures common to the water and energy/electricity sectors. 
• At least ten (10) years’ experience at a senior management level in the utilities sector or a related sector.

Core Duties:

• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the National Utilities Regulatory Commission Act and other legislation over which the Commission has jurisdiction. 
• Plan, execute, manage, and report on the progress of the NURC’s work plan
• Develop an indicative three (3) year work plan for the NURC 
• Prepare an annual work plan and budget for the NURC, with quarterly and monthly targets for each of the objectives
• Ensure that the audited financial statements are prepared and submitted to the Commission in a timely manner
• Prepare and submit such periodic reports to the Commission as and when required 
• Implement policies, plans and programmes as approved by the Commission
• Provide the responsible Minister with advice on legislation and registration  administered by the Commission
• Maintain proper internal controls and financial systems to manage and protect the NURC’s assets
• Develop and maintain a proper human resource management plan for the NURC
• Direct and oversee the recruitment, selection and professional development of staff within the NURC in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Supervise and/or provide support to staff members in the performance of various regulatory activities
• Conduct periodic and annual reviews of technical and managerial staff and make recommendations to the Commission on human resource development and management issues
• Prepare policy advice on consumers’ issues as required
• Develop protocols for managing public hearings, consumer advocacy and the dissemination of information on sector performance
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a distinct positive corporate image for the organization
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and representatives of the industry – nationally, regionally and internationally
• Actively participate in the dissemination of information to the public on the role and function of the NURC 
• Attend press conferences, radio and TV programmes, community outreach and public education meetings, as and when required      
• Perform any other duties which may from time to time be assigned in the interest of organisational efficiency.

Compensation:
The compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Tenure:
The position will be on a contractual basis for an initial period of two (2) years. 

Submission of applications:
Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit applications comprising a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and names and contact details of two (2) referees under CONFIDENTIAL COVER to the address below, no later than Monday 8th February, 2016: