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Chief Executive Officer – Public Utilities Board

Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism 2 (PACTAM2)
• Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) – D4
• 17 month role with possible extension
• Based in Tarawa, Kiribati

The role
Play a key leadership role in implementing institutional reforms to deliver efficient, reliable, and affordable electricity, water, and sewerage services. This position will play a critical role in the ongoing implementation of the performance improvement program and will report to the Ministry of Public Works and Utilities as well as the PUB Board of Directors.

This role is expected to commence in July 2017 until December 2018 with a possible extension.

Key objectives
• To ensure that the Public Utilities Board (PUB) appropriately exercises the duties, functions and responsibilities as set out in the Public Utilities Ordinance (CAP 83) and the State Owned Enterprises Act 2013
• To develop the vision and strategy to achieve financial sustainability and to ensure strategic and business plans are effectively implemented, the results are monitored, reported to the PUB Board, and financial and operational objectives are improved
• To ensure that the PUB provides timely advice, reports and recommendations to the Government relating to the proper functioning and effective asset management of the electricity, water and sewerage services
• To lead the development of the PUB by building internal capacity (particularly second tier management) and achieving broad stakeholder support through maintaining strong relationships and coordinating with key stakeholders
• To thoroughly examine the operations and maintenance needs of the PUB to improve service levels and to ensure that these needs are addressed and incorporated into the annual budgetary cycle

Selection criteria
• At least 7 years of xperience in managing water/power utilities
• Demonstrated track record in organisation leadership, capacity building, stakeholder management (including Government, government departments, private sector utilities, and consumers), and public administration
• Thorough understanding of the electricity and water industries, especially electricity and water law, economics, technical and financial
• Detailed knowledge of key areas of electricity and water regulation including licensing, dispute resolution, competition issues, safety and reliability standards, tariffs, consumer protection and contract administration

The benefits
• Remuneration in line with the ARF – D4
• Mobility and special location allowance
• Flights, medicals, and insurance
• Pre-departure briefing and in-country orientation
• Ongoing assignment monitoring and support

Scope Global – Engaged in the present to develop the future
Scope Global is a specialist project management company with people as the focus of its program delivery. We have a history of successfully managing projects in the international development and international education sectors.

The Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism Phase 2 (PACTAM2) is an Australian Government initiative, funded through the Australian aid program and managed by Scope Global. It places highly skilled Advisers with Partner Governments in participating Pacific Island countries to build capacity and to meet identified human resource needs. If you are interested in other PACTAM2 opportunities and would like to receive updates, please register your interest.

To apply
Scope Global recruitment operates under equal employment opportunity principles and laws. We encourage appropriately qualified and experienced people to apply regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, physical ability or beliefs.

Applications will only be accepted via our online application system. For more detailed information on the position and to apply online, please visit http://www.scopeglobal.com/pactam2/

Applications close midnight ACST Tuesday 16th May. No late applications will be accepted.

For more information contact a member of our team at recruitment.PACTAM2@scopeglobal.com