Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 18 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
• To undertake economic analysis in order to determine the appropriate tariffs of electricity and evaluate the economic performance of electricity sub-sector.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Undertake economic analysis of electricity tariff applications in order to determine appropriate efficient level and structure of electricity tariffs.
• Conduct economic reviews of Power Purchase Agreements from applicants in the electricity sub-sector in order to safe-guard consumer interests, ensure realistic and cost reflective tariffs as well as guard against anti-competitive behavior in the Industry
• Undertake economic review of proposed investments in the electricity Sub-sector in order to determine their viability for security of supply and impact of investment on the sector and economy
• Conduct regular reviews of performance by licensed undertakings using Key Performance Indicator frameworks in order to measure licensed undertakings performance against set targets
• Undertake the annual financial performance of licensed enterprises to assess whether they are a going-concern in order to guarantee security of supply
• Review the license application in order to determine the appropriate level of license fees • Research and analyses consumer complaints regarding pricing and other service charges in the electricity sector and advise the superiors accordingly
• Undertake annual economic review of developments in the Global and Regional economies and assess how these impact on the Electricity Industry and advise superiors accordingly
• Initiates annual departmental budgets and work-plans for review by superiors
• Perform other duties as assigned by superior from time to time

Required Skills
• Good oral and written communication skills (able to write briefs and reports)
• Organizational skills
• Numerical skills associated with the Job
• Ability to effectively use a computer and other office equipment
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent with university entrance passes
• Degree in Economics, or Finance or equivalent
• Five (5) years post qualification relevant experience

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• The position applied for must be clearly labeled in subject line, submit application letters, current curriculum vitae with two traceable referees, certified photocopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications emailed to jobs@erb.org.zm  addressed to:
• The Director General
Energy Regulation Board
Plot No. 9330, Danny Pule Road
P.O. Box 37631
LUSAKA
• Women are encouraged to apply.
• Application deadline: Monday, 18th September, 2023. Interest shown in the position will be appreciated but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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