Job Description, KPIs and Qualification & Experience

Position Name: Assistant Director Legal                                                                                                                                                                          Position Code:   Leg & Enf 007

Reports to: Director Legal                                                                                                                                                                                                   Location: HQ Islamabad

Key Responsibilities

• To support the directorate of legal &enforcement in development and execution of regulatory framework of energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) at national level.
• To Support for the preparation of necessary rules, regulations and procedures in pursuant to the NEECA Act to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the Authority.
• To support senior management of the directorate of legal & enforcement for effective communication and coordination with the Energy Conservation Tribunal(s) to be established under Section 19 of the NEECA Act.
• Support the directorate of legal & enforcement to establish protocols of coordination between different provinces and district administration bodies to audit, inspect, efficiency standards and labelling.
• To provide legal support to Director Legal in arrangements (agreements, MoUs, MoCs etc.) with different national and international agencies to undertake different tasks, projects, program under the ambit of the act, relating to the domain of Legal, Enforcement and Inspection.
• To support senior management in addressing the legal and compliance oriented challenges, vulnerabilities and emerging needs and/or decisions, if any, that NEECA will have to make in support to implementation of energy efficiency measures (projects) in different sectors of the economy.
• To provide legal support to senior management on all aspects of energy /utilities law, building codes, construction law, procurement/tender law, environmental law and corporate law etc.
• To provide legal support to Director legal for compliance of PPRA rules and regulations for all internal procurement processes.
• To provide legal support to the directorate of legal and enforcement in consolidating the existing practices, rules and regulations while clarifying the best option for implementing energy efficiency projects in different sectors and different provinces.
• To provide support on legal matters (e.g. in drafting documents, contracts) to NEECA in discharging its mandate.
• To provide legal support in light of the directions of the senior management for matter related to contractual arrangements and support in drafting MOUs, contractual agreements, particularly related to Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) provided by ESCO.
• To support Director Legal through extensive legal research and analysis and prepare legal opinions on legal issues (including complex or novel) arising from planning and implementation of energy efficiency projects in different sectors.
• Support the directorate of legal & enforcement in laying down procedures to undertake inquiry or investigation into energy efficiency and conservation issues, either on its own or upon complaint either from any person or on the advice of the Board. For any complaint other than these two sources, the approval of the departmental head would be required to proceed further.
• Support Director Legal in drafting rules and regulations under the mandatory Pakistan Energy Labeling Regime to prohibit manufacturing, sale or import of equipment or appliances which are not energy efficient and ensure display of such particulars through labels on equipment’s or appliances as may be necessary
• Support Director Legal in developing report templates for the inspectors responsible for inspecting the premises / sites / building / facilities / properties, either regular assessment, surprise or in response to the complaints.
• Provide legal inputs and support on other relevant issues/matters as and when required by the Competent Authority.

Key performance Indicators

• % increase in the implementation of EE&C rules / regulations across the country during the year
• Number of complaints and violations successfully resolved by Legal and Enforcement Department through Energy Conservation Tribunal
• Mandatory public sector procurement, performance, and investment requirements in EE across federal, provincial, and local governments
• Supported in development of numbers of guidelines, criteria, and procedures for ensuring energy efficiency in all major public sector expenditures, acquisitions, and practices
• Supported in establishment of accredited quality and performance testing, certification, and labeling protocols

Qualification and Experience

• Must have a Law degree from an HEC recognized local or foreign university. Candidate having higher qualification would be preferred.
• The candidate should have at least 03 years of post-qualification professional experience of handling matters related to rules /regulations/ services / local and International laws.
• Maximum age of the candidate should not be more than 35 years on the date of advertisement of this position.