Job Purpose
Under the general guidance of the Permanent Secretary, the Chief Technical Director (CTD) is responsible for developing technical standards and procedures, provide technical guidance, policy advice and effective monitoring of the technical matters for which the Ministry has responsibility, in keeping with the mandate to develop the country’s energy resources, as well as to address related crises.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
- Ensures the alignment of Operational Plans with the Ministry’s strategic objectives and priority programmes, and recommends changes, where necessary, to achieve desired results;
- Implements mechanisms to effectively co-ordinate the alignment of plans, programmes and projects of the Ministry and its departments and agencies in order to ensure a cohesive and complimentary execution of policy initiatives;
- Participates in and co-ordinates the development of the strategic direction of the Ministry;
- Participates in the formulation/review of policies and legislation to improve and/or harmonize the activities of the Ministry and its agencies
- Prepares Ministry Papers and Submissions to high level committees involved in the formulation of national policies;
- Prepares technical briefs and analytical reports for the Ministry as required;
- Prepares and submits performance and other reports relating to the achievement of targets for the Ministry and its agencies, as required, and ensures timely submission of all documents/information requested from the Division;
- Establishes and maintains national standards governing the planning, development and operation of the energy sector and its key entities;
- Develops policies and procedures to guide the operations of the Divisions within the span of control; develops and implements mechanisms to foster effective communication within/between the Division, and the agencies and sectors on which the Ministry impacts;
- Represents the Ministry at local and international meetings, conferences and other fora.
Technical/Professional:
- Oversees the implementation of policies, strategies, and action plans within the Energy Division, ensuring alignment with the existing institutional framework, relevant legislation, and national government plans and strategies;
- Provides strong leadership and support for the Energy team, while guiding the implementation of technical capacity building initiatives designed to strengthen the monitoring, co-ordinating and supervisory roles within the Division;
- Implements programmes to enhance and strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of the Ministry to effectively undertake its mandate and effectively implement the National Energy Policy;
- Leads the development and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework for the Energy Division and its associated agencies and departments.
- Provides high level liaison with the energy agencies, OUR, NEPA, JAMPRO and other agencies and explores the development of renewable and alternative energy resources, to expand and diversify the energy sector;
- Reviews and explores the potential for the development of renewable energy resources and determines the optimized mix of renewable energy production and the strategy for implementation;
- Co-ordinates the activities, plans and programmes of the Energy Division of the Ministry, in order to ensure that an optimized strategy is implemented;
- Monitors the Electricity Sector with a view to ensuring that the production and delivery of electricity is carried out in a safe, reliable and cost effective manner;
- Directs the preparation and ongoing review of Government’s Energy Conservation and Efficiency Programme in order to assess the impact of technical and fiscal interventions; Assumes monitoring oversight for the implementation of development projects, including special projects, which seek to realize the goals of the energy policy. These include, fossil fuel exploration, renewable energy projects, PETROJAM Upgrade, and the Petro Caribe arrangements;
- Participates in, leads and/or provides advice in discussions/negotiations with donor agencies and international development partners to execute programmes;
- Develops and ensures the effective implementation of monitoring reporting mechanisms for the various programmes / projects, policies and action plans;
- Ensures the establishment of systems for the management of industrial safety, disaster management, occupational health and environment planning;
- Monitors the compliance of portfolio entities with established standards;
- Liaises with all entities involved in the country’s energy sector with a view to ensuring that the planning, development and operation mandates are done in an orderly, cost effectively and environmentally responsible way;
- Reviews and evaluates the portfolio agencies’ quarterly and annual reports to ensure consistency and completeness with respects to the technical commitments, and the private sector;
- Provides technical support to the Ministry of Labour with the processing of Work Permit Applications for persons seeking employment in the energy sector;
- Reviews the implementation of all Cabinet Decisions to ensure that policy objectives and targets are being met and kept within budgetary allocation.
Human Resource Management
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attain established personal and/or organizational goals;
- Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Division and recommends transfer, promotion, termination and leave in accordance with established human resource policies and procedures;
- Collaborates with the Human Resource Management and Development Branch to develop and implement a succession planning programme for the Energy Division to facilitate continuity and the availability of required skills and competencies to meet its needs;
- Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, monitoring and coaching;
- Ensures that the welfare and development needs of staff (direct and indirect reports) are clearly identified and addressed;
- Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Divisions’ and Ministry’s goals;
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Permanent Secretary from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Initiative
- Managing external relationships
- Strategic vision
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Sound Analytical thinking skills
- Goal/result oriented
- Planning and organizing skills
- Good Leadership Skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- People Management
- Methodical
- Managing partners
- Impact and influence
Technical/Functional:
- Excellent negotiating skills;
- Ability to analyse and interpret financial information for decision making;
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and conviction of purpose in unfavorable or unpopular situations;
- Sound knowledge of the general operations of the machinery of government, the role function and operations of Cabinet and Parliament;
- Ability to manage limited resources in order to achieve challenging output targets;
- Excellent knowledge of Government and administrative systems and public policy.
- Sound knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework and standards governing the energy sector.
- Excellent knowledge of governance framework and issues relating the electricity generation sector.
- Ability to cope under pressured working conditions and to meet deadlines.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s Degree would be desirable.
- Training in Public Policy Formulation, Implementation and Administration;
- Ten (10) years working experience in the energy sector, or related fields, with significant leadership role;
- Proficiency in the area of legal and regulatory frameworks governing the energy sector will be a distinct advantage;
- Experience in sector development, project development and management.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale energy projects and teams.
Special Condition Associated with the Job
- Occasional local and overseas travel;
- Preparation of reports and appearance at Parliament and other institutions concerning the electricity service and systems, management of the country’s petroleum trade, energy supply and demand and other sector issues;
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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