COMMISSIONER

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The Government of Vanuatu through the Ministry of Finance & Economic Management seeks to recruit a Part-Time Commissioner to the Vanuatu Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) and is seeking Expressions of Interest for this position. Restricted to Ni-Vanuatu Only

About the Utilities Regulatory Authority
The Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) is the independent regulator for electricity and water services in Vanuatu and is established under the Utilities Regulatory Authority Act No.11 of 2007 (as amended) (the Act).

The Authority’s primary objective is to protect consumers’ long-term interests with regard to price, quality and reliability of regulated services. This objective is central to the framework of economic regulation that facilitates the efficiency and financial viability of regulated sectors and ensures that customers benefit from the regulation and efficiency.

The Authority consists of three Commissioners who are appointed by the Minister of Finance. One of them is the Chairperson, the other is a Part-Time Commissioner and another Part-Time commissioner is designated as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The Part-Time Commissioner is a contract period of three (3) years.

Core Competencies:
The Part-Time Commissioner must have the following core competencies;

1. A person of high caliber with deep knowledge of financial, economic and business applications pertaining to regulated utility services, preferably in energy and water.

2. Broad experience in national regulatory practices [Minimum 5 years’ experience];]

3. Demonstrated track record in organization leadership and public administration and
   managing a professional organization;

4. Ability for capacity building, and stakeholder relationship management with Government, private sector and public; sound understanding of the electricity, water and petroleum industries, especially background in electricity and water laws, petroleum laws, economics, technical and financial applications;

5. Knowledge of key areas of electricity and water, regulation, dispute resolution competition issues, price monitoring, safety and reliability standards, tariffs, consumer protection and contract administration;

6. Demonstrated experience and background in civil litigation and/or judicial review for energy sector, pr

7. eferably regulated services; experience in Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution; and

8. Fluency (written and spoken) in English and Bislama is required and in French is highly desirable,

How to Apply

Submission of Proposal:
To express interest, please contact Ms. Belinda Reuben to obtain a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Form. The closing date for submissions is Friday 04 th October 2024 at 4.30 PM Vanuatu Time (GMT +11).

All submissions are to be made to the following address:

Ms. Belinda Reuben
Utilities Regulatory Authority
PMB 9093
VNPF Investment Building Port Vila,
Vanuatu Phone: +678 23335

Email : breuben@ura.gov

Job Category: Government & council.

Job Type: Part-Time.

Job Salary: Not stated.

Closes 04/10/2024