Government of Pakistan — Cabinet Division

Position Overview

Cabinet Division invites applications for the post of Chairman, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). OGRA provides a professionally challenging work environment and seeks result-oriented persons willing to work under a demanding time schedule and high standards of performance.

Key Responsibilities & Accountability

• Achieve both Goals and Targets as set by the OGRA Board.
• Manage all operations of the OGRA in a goal-oriented, seamless and transparent manner in accordance with policies & procedures and statutes.
• Set & implement strategies, policies, programs, goals both short and long-term to regulate mid-stream and down-stream Oil & Gas Sector in Petroleum.
• Maintain working relationship with all stakeholders both internal and external.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Educational Qualification: At least Master's Degree (minimum 16 years of education), from a renowned and HEC recognized university or institution, in any combination of the disciplines in law, business, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, petroleum, technology, public administration or management. Demonstrable track record of senior level policy and strategy formulation will be desirable. Degree from a recognized foreign institution will be an advantage.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 20 years of experience in a large public sector organization(s) and/or national/multinational private sector organization(s) with at least 3 years' experience as head of a public and/or private sector organization(s).
• Core Competencies: Excellent Leadership, Team Building, Analytical & inter-personal skills. Proven Track Record of Successful Performance in a Competitive Environment.
• Citizenship & Age Limit: Pakistani citizen not more than 61 years in age at the time of last date of submission of application.

Selection Criteria

The applicant should be an eminent professional of known integrity and competence with a minimum of twenty years of related experience in law, business, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, petroleum, technology, public administration or management. Experience of sector regulation along with demonstrable track record of senior level policy and strategy formulation will be an advantage.

Terms of Appointment, Pay Scale & Tenure

Ineligibility & Disqualification Criteria

No person shall be appointed by the Federal Government as a Chairman if he has any direct or indirect financial interest in or has any connection which might reasonably be viewed as giving rise to a conflict of interest with any person involved in any regulated activity in the Oil and Gas sector.