VACANT POSITION AT ENERGY COMMISSION

The Energy Commission seeks a: Local Content & Local Participation Coordinator

Objectives of the Position

The objective of the position is to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of the Energy Commission Local Content and Local Participation (LC & LP) Regulations 2017, LI 2354.

Responsibilities:

The person will be required to:

• Coordinate all activities of the LC & LP secretariat;
• Review quarterly reports on employment and training plans submitted by service providers in the electricity supply and renewable energy industries;
• Monitor succession plans of service providers for each employment position not occupied by Ghanaians;
• Monitor the implementation of research and development sub-plans of service providers in relation to local content and local participation;
• Review technology transfer reports on electricity supply and renewable energy service providers;
• Enforce implementation of technology transfer from service providers to Ghanaians and indigenous companies and report to the Local Content Committee;
• Review the implementation of fuel, lubricant and water supply service content;
• Review local content and local participation performance reports;
• Monitor reporting requirements in local content in manufacturing in the electricity supply and renewable energy industries;
• Manage the data bank of available capabilities in the electricity supply and renewable energy industries;
• Inspect records of service providers and report to the Committee’
• Assist with public education on the Local Content and Local Participation Policy;
• Engage in inspection and seizure of electrical equipment, electrical appliances or renewable energy equipment manufactured or imported in contravention of established regulations

Skills Requirements

• Knowledge in relevant Local Content laws in Ghana;
• Good report writing and presentation skills;
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Practical knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher);
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good work ethics and integrity;
• Passion to deliver results;
• Ability to type and process own documents

Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineer plus MBA
• MSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineer plus MBA
• BSc/BA in Economics or Statistics & ICT plus MBA
• At least ten (10) years post qualification experience in the Energy Sector;
• Knowledge in Renewable Energy technologies is an advantage.

Mode of Application

Qualified and interested persons should apply with curriculum vitae, three referees (two of whom must be work-related, one being an immediate supervisor) to:

hr@energycom.gov.gh

Closing date: 27^th March 2018.