Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer – National Utilities Regulatory Commission

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the post of

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER with the NATIONAL UTILLITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION

(NURC) at its Headquarters located in Castries, Saint Lucia.

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 operations of the National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC) and other legislation which affords the NURC certain authority and powers;

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 and ensure proper supervision of the administrative and other support staff.

Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Regulatory Policy, Business Administration, Management, Finance,

Accounting or other relevant 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 applicable legislation.

Plan, execute, manage, and report on the progress of the NURC’s work plan.

Work with the Board of Commissioners to develop a five (5) year strategic plan for the

NURC.

Prepare an annual work plan and budget for the NURC, with quarterly and monthly

targets for each of the objective

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 Commissioners with advice on legislation and regulations administered by the

Commission for onward transmission to the responsible Minister.

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.

Remuneration:

The remuneration 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 Friday 15th November, 2024.

The Chairman

National Utilities Regulatory Commission (NURC)

P. O. Box CP 6307, Castries, Saint Lucia

Tel: +758-456-0790