JOBS AT ENERGY PLANNING AND OPERATIONS ORGANIZATION

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Our client, a major Energy Planning and Operations Organization, ensures reliable systems through integrated system planning and market operations. It operates with professional independence, transparency, and stakeholder accountability, aligned with international best practices.

Role Overview:

The CEO will lead the organization from its formation stage through institutional development and strategic maturity. Responsibilities include:

• Establishing the organization as a trusted, efficient, and technically competent institution in Pakistan’s energy sector.
• Guiding regulatory compliance, stakeholder relations, technology strategy, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic business plans aligned with national energy policies.
• Lead development of wholesale electricity market framework, system operations reforms, and integrated power system planning.
• Oversee real-time system operations, scheduling, dispatch, settlement, and grid reliability.
• Build collaborative relationships with Ministry of Energy (Power Division), NEPRA, licensees, market participants, and development partners.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee financial and organizational management, budgeting, and sustainability.
• Represent the organization nationally and internationally.

Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, or related field from HEC-recognized institution.
• At least 20 years of experience in the Power or Energy sector, including 5+ years in senior executive roles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, legal, and economic frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic leadership skills.

Preferred Expertise:

• Power system operation, electricity markets, planning, or transmission system management.
• Leading technical/policy organizations through reform or evolution.
• Experience with independent system or market operators (ISO, RTO, SO).
• Familiarity with international standards (ENTS-E, NERC, etc.).

Contract & Application Details:

• Initial 3-year contract, renewable based on performance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Applicants may indicate expected salary.
• Deadline: Submit CVs by 31st January 2026 to: ceo-power@enihr.com
• Foreign nationals and expatriate Pakistanis are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Strict confidentiality maintained.

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