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The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic professional to lead as Chairman. This leadership role involves overseeing all operations of OGRA with a focus on achieving strategic goals and targets set by the OGRA Board. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the organization in a transparent, seamless, and goal-oriented manner, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and statutory requirements. The role demands the formulation and implementation of both short-term and long-term strategies, policies, and programs to effectively regulate the mid-stream and down-stream sectors of the petroleum industry. Maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is also a critical aspect of this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve the goals and targets established by the OGRA Board.
- Manage all OGRA operations efficiently, ensuring transparency and adherence to policies, procedures, and legal statutes.
- Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and programs aimed at regulating the mid-stream and down-stream oil and gas sectors.
- Foster and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including government bodies, industry participants, and internal teams.
- Provide leadership that promotes a goal-oriented and collaborative organizational culture.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a Master’s degree (16 years of education) from a reputable and Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized university or institution. Relevant fields include law, business, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, petroleum, technology, public administration, management, or sector regulation.
- At least 20 years of professional experience in large public sector organizations and/or national or multinational private sector companies.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as the head of a public or private sector organization.
- Demonstrable track record in senior-level policy and strategy formulation.
- Strong leadership, team-building, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Pakistani citizenship with an age limit not exceeding 61 years at the time of application submission.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- A degree from a recognized foreign institution will be considered an advantage.
- Experience in sector regulation and policy formulation at senior levels is highly desirable.
- The position offers a pay scale equivalent to Special Professional Pay Scale (SPPS-I).
- The Chairman will be appointed by the Federal Government for an initial term of four years, with eligibility for reappointment for a similar term or until reaching 65 years of age, whichever comes first.
- Government employees must apply through proper channels and will be required to resign or retire before assuming the position if selected.
- Candidates must have no direct or indirect financial interests or connections that could present a conflict of interest with any regulated activities in the oil and gas sector.
This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead a key regulatory authority in Pakistan’s vital oil and gas sector, contributing to its growth and governance at the highest level. Applicants should demonstrate integrity, competence, and a proven ability to perform successfully in a competitive environment.
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