Organisation Summary

The Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission (FCCC) is an independent statutory body established under Section 7 of the FCCC Act 2010 that promotes effective competition and informed markets, encourages fair trading, protects consumers and businesses from restrictive practices, controls prices of regulated industries and other markets where competition is lessened or limited.

Purpose & Nature of Role

The Market Analyst - Energy will be responsible for monitoring the regulatory environment including new developments and make recommendations, provide support for the regulatory decision-making, market development and proposed policy recommendations as and when needed by the Manager Regulations. The incumbent will assist in analysing the Energy, and other sectors, carry out research, data analysis, support the development of the regulatory framework and tariff modelling. 

Key Results Areas (KRAs)

• Quarterly industry wise reports
• Board Information Papers
• Regulatory Reporting Requirement Framework
• Recommending correct and sound advice to the FCCC Ensure all the reviews are carried out in a timely manner

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for designing and implementation of the annual work plan within the Energy sector regulation and to provide advice and support.
• Analyze, monitor and evaluate the financial, economic and operational performance of entities in the Energy Sector.
• Evaluate rate applications and determine the prices at which regulated companies in the Energy Sector should be syndicated and offered to the public.
• Assess whether entities are likely to meet economic regulation conditions set out in their licenses and relevant regulatory measures to ensure that objectives are realized and efficiency maintained.
• Carry out the development of the regulatory framework and take the lead in implementing economic regulation of the Energy sector including undertaking audits and reviews to ensure regulatory compliance to FCCC Act 2010 and other frameworks/guidelines.
• Monitor international input costs and prices related to Energy sector to consumers, particularly in countries having similar economic conditions to Fiji.
• Research, develop and maintain awareness of best practices in Energy regulation analysis and disseminate findings.
• Prepare and submit Information papers, research reports and periodic reports as required and assist in ensuring that the relevant board papers is completed on time in accordance with established procedure.
• Investigate proposed mergers and acquisitions and potential anti-competitive agreements within the sector.
• Provide assistance and training to FCCC staff members in regards to the performance of various regulatory activities and attend workshops and forums on the issues of Energy regulation.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders relevant to the work requirements for the Energy Sector.
• Examine relevant local and national policies, procedures and legislation, ensuring that any potential impact upon specific research is communicated to relevant personnel.
• Ensure Innovation and continuous improvement and business excellence strategies are implemented on a random basis to achieve the desired outcome of FCCC.
• Provide assistance in the economic regulation of other sectors regulated by the FCCC as required from time to time.
• Ensure all Occupational Health & Safety procedures are followed according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996 while carrying out hazardous work outside or within the Office Premises.
• Ensure all the hazards concerning the area of work are highlighted prior to the Department Manager.
• Carry out any other duties as and when required and in line with the FCCC Act 2010.

Qualification

Degree in either Accounting, Corporate Finance, Economics, Climate Finance, Engineering, Statistics with a comprehensive work experience of at least 3 years or more in related field.  

Knowledge and Experience

• With a comprehensive work experience of at least 3 years or more in related field
• Demonstrated analytical and research capabilities.
• Strong theoretical and practical appreciation of critical regulatory issues.
• Ability to absorb and support new facts, data and information rapidly.
• Good quantitative skills and knowledge of statistical methods. 
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.

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