Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - OUR

 The Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR) invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following contract position:

Secretary to the Office

Under the general direction of the Director-General, the incumbent is responsible for discharging the corporate functions of the OUR and coordinating and streamlining the decision-making process of the Office, in accordance with legislation (the OUR and sector specific Acts), regulatory instruments, policy guidelines, the Office's Rules of Procedure, and any other written policy directives to the Office.

Core Functions

• Engages in all activities to ensure the organization's full compliance with its statutory obligations
• Coordinates and ensures the timely preparation and distribution of the OUR's Annual Corporate Plan, and monitoring and reporting on its execution
• Directs supervisory responsibility for the department of Secretary to the Office
• Prepares and reviews consultative documents as necessary
• Ensures an efficient licensing system in accordance with the provisions of the OUR Act and other sector specific legislation
• Develops and maintains relationships with external bodies to enhance the objectives of the OUR
• Acts as chief liaison between the OUR and service providers to resolve issues and maintain harmonious relationships
• Prepares brief for Office, documents and keeps records of its decision and ensures that they are communicated, promulgated to relevant parties
• Tracks compliance with Office decisions; and
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a distinct positive corporate image for the OUR

Required Qualifications, Experience and Critical Competencies:

• Master's degree from a recognized tertiary institution in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Law, Regulation, or any other related field or discipline
• Post graduate training in Regulation and/or Law would be an asset
• At least ten (10) years experience working at the middle to senior management level with responsibility for liaising with persons at the senior management and executive levels
• Experience working in a utility or regulatory environment would be a distinct advantage

Applications should be submitted no later than October 2, 2020 to:

Director, Administration and Human Resource

The Office of Utilities Regulation

3rd Floor, PCJ Resource Centre

36 Trafalgar Road,

Kingston 10, Jamaica.

Email: employment@our.org.jm

Website: www.our.org.jm