Principal Manager, Tariff and Rates Job at Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission

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Job Title: Principal Manager, Tariff and Rates

Division/Department: Market Competition and Rates

Employer: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Sector: Power

Recruiter: ReStraL Limited

Job summary: This job holder will lead one of the teams in the Group responsible for developing tariff methodologies, effective implementation of tariff regulations in a specific sector(s) of the electricity industry. S/He will report to the Deputy General Manager, Tariff and Rates.

Key Responsibilities:

1.   Assists and amends appropriate methodologies, policies, procedures and guidelines for regulating electricity tariffs

2.   Analyses the impact of cross subsidies and advises on measures required to avoid undue discrimination between consumers and consumer categories

3.   Establishes the contribution rates to be made by designated consumers and class of consumers and eligible customers to the Power Consumer Assistance Fund and the subsidies to be disbursed from the Power Consumer Assistance Fund

4.   Carries out analyses to establish appropriate levels of lifeline tariffs and rates for different classes of customers

5.   Assesses the impact of contribution rates to the PCAF on eligible customers and consumers who have to assume the burden of such contributions

6.   Assists in reviewing the mechanism for the implementation of the Power Consumer Assistance Fund

7.   Assists with the process of reviewing tariff filings and applications

8.   Analyses matters for hearing, and assist with the organization of public hearings or any other regulatory proceeding to obtain any required information, representation or objection, to ensure that the proposed change in tariff is fair to all stakeholders (licensees and consumers)

9.   Assists with the development and the review of the process and obtain approvals for new tariffs or review of existing tariffs including review of tariff model and MYTO

10.   Assists with the development of the procedure for monitoring and ensuring compliance of operators with approved tariff regime

11.   Assists with the development of framework, determine appropriateness and assess different levels of fees and charges and their implications

12.   Prepares periodic reports relevant to the Tariff and Rates Unit

13.   Works with consultants engaged for assignments relevant to Tariff and Rates Unit

Person Specification:

Required Knowledge and Skills:

1.   Must demonstrate good understanding of tariff determination methodologies, particularly in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI)

2.   Demonstrably good computer and quantitative skills, learning/training in econometrics or regulatory economics

3.   Experience in financial or economic modelling and analysis and statistical techniques (compulsory for applicants in the Manager – Assistant General Manager Grades and a definite advantage for those in lower grades)

4.   High quality written and oral communication skills and the ability to research, draft and present scholarly papers and presentations on key regulatory and tariff-related concepts and initiatives to a wide range of audiences

5.   Must demonstrate good understanding of the current status of the NESI, the current reform imperatives and the electricity market structure mandated by the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005

6.   Proven ability to perform independent research

7.   Ability to learn and apply listening and negotiation skills

8.   Self-starting, proactive and self-censoring with capacity for independent thought and analysis

9.   Focus on high standards and quality

10.   Firm ethical grounding, discipline and integrity

11.   Good organisational and leadership skills

12.   Good knowledge of project management and evaluation

Educational / Professional Qualification(s):

1.   Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines – Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accountancy, Banking & Finance or other numerate discipline – with a minimum of second class upper (2.1) if a holder of only a bachelor's degree or a minimum of a good second class lower (2.2) in the disciplines listed above plus a relevant thesis-driven postgraduate qualification from a reputable tertiary institution

2.   Relevant professional qualifications in any of the disciplines listed above

Work Experience:

1.   Minimum of 9 – 15 years' post graduate experience

2.   Possess relevant working experience, from related sector/organisation with demonstrable understanding of or practical electricity sector experience

3.   Real experience of working in or leading multi-disciplinary teams under tight timelines would be an added advantage

4.   Experience working with and building financial/economic models will be an added advantage

Deadline: 8th August, 2013

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