ADR Manager Job at Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission

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Job Title: Manager, ADR

Division/Department: Licencing, Legal and Enforcement  

Employer: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Sector: Power

Recruiter: ReStraL Limited

Job summary: The Manager, ADR will be responsible for coordinating ADR activities of the Unit. The job holder will report to the Deputy General Manager ADR/Enforcement.

Key Responsibilities:

1.   Reviews and evaluates all petitions brought to the Commission

2.   Advises on the appropriate dispute resolution method(s) for petitions filed before the Commission

3.   Ensures Commission's compliance with all ADR Regulations of the Commission

4.   Ensures that the Commission is up to date on international best practices on dispute resolution

5.   Renders legal opinion on ADR matters

6.   Liaises with the MCR on issues pertaining to dispute resolution in the electricity Market

7.   Reviews and evaluates all litigations against the Commission arising from petitions and, advises the Commission as well as ensures that the Commission is adequately represented and proceedings properly monitored in court

8.   Ensures that reports are made to the Commission on every court appearance on any case involving the Commission in the exercise of its dispute resolution functions

9.   Ensures proper organization and conducts all relevant meetings, proceedings, consultations and hearings of the Commission in the performance of its quasi-judicial function

10.   Monitors and processes cases for imposition of fines and penalties in accordance with the provisions of the law in the Commission's dispute resolution matters

11.   Ensures all subpoenas, resolutions and orders of the Commission  arising from petitions are duly served as instructed

12.   Prepares and reviews motions, briefs and responses to petitions on behalf to the Commission

13.   Proposes trainings on ADR to improve the capacity of staff in the Unit

14.   Leads and mentors the Analyst ADR

Person Specification:

Required Knowledge and Skills:

1.   Good understanding of the functions of the Commission and working knowledge of the Nigerian Electricity Sector

2.   Familiar with Nigerian law, Nigerian legal system, and court processes

3.   High levels of organization and planning

4.   Adept at using the computer, especially Microsoft Office suite

5.   Excellent knowledge of ADR  generally and ADR processes in a regulatory environment

6.   Strong advocacy skills

7.   Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

8.   Strong case management skills

Educational / Professional Qualification(s):

1.   Must possess a Law degree and be called to the Nigerian Bar

2.   Must possess a Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Work Experience: Minimum of 9 years post call experience

Deadline: 8th August, 2013

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