Energy Legislation and Energy Regulation Expert (Cat. I)

NTU International; أبو العيش; On-site; BHD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International A/S is seeking a Team Leader / Energy Legislation and Energy Regulation Expert (Cat. I) for an EU-funded project in Solomon Islands.

The role requires strategic leadership in energy-sector policy, legislation and regulatory reform, including the establishment or operation of an Independent Energy Regulator (IER). The position is full-time, with a 36-month implementation plan beginning around December 2026.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in energy sector TA (policy and regulatory reform).
• 3+ years in energy sector legislation or regulatory reform, incl. setting up or operating an Independent Energy Regulator (IER).
• Experience leading capacity building and training in the energy sector.
• Experience with EU-funded programmes or projects is an advantage.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical assistance in energy-sector policy, legislative and regulatory reform.
• Strengthen or establish an Independent Energy Regulator (IER) and related institutions.
• Coordinate with multi-stakeholder partners and governments to deliver TA in developing country contexts.

Skills

Team leadership

Energy policy

Regulatory reform

Stakeholder coordination

Capacity building

Education

University degree (3+ years) in law/public policy/economics/engineering

Job description

Team Leader / Energy Legislation and Energy Regulation Expert (Cat. I)

EU-funded Project: TA for Energy Sector Budget Support in Solomon Islands: EU–Solomon Islands Partnership for a Modern, Green and Competitive Energy Sector

Indicative Start Date: 20 December 2026

Implementation Period: 36 months (indicative end date: 20 December 2029)

Position: Full-time, based at the normal place of performance

About NTU International A/S

NTU International A/S is an international consulting company providing project management and technical advisory services worldwide. NTU works with European Union institutions, international financial institutions, development agencies, ministries and public institutions across energy-sector reform, sustainable development, public policy, regulatory governance, institutional strengthening and international cooperation.

NTU International is currently identifying qualified experts for the EU-funded project “TA for Energy Sector Budget Support in Solomon Islands: EU–Solomon Islands Partnership for a Modern, Green and Competitive Energy Sector.”

The overall objective of the project is to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Solomon Islands by contributing to the modernisation and strengthening of the country's energy-sector legal, regulatory and institutional framework, while accelerating inclusive, long-term low-carbon development.

The project supports the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Solomon Islands National Development Strategy 2016–2035, contributing to the development of a modern, green, competitive and sustainable energy sector.

In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Team Leader / Energy Legislation and Energy Regulation Expert (Cat. I) to provide strategic leadership and technical assistance in energy-sector policy, legislative and regulatory reform, institutional strengthening and the establishment or effective operation of an Independent Energy Regulator (IER).

Qualifications and Skills Required

• At least completed university studies of at least 3 years, attested by a diploma in law, public policy, economics, engineering or any other relevant field. In its absence 5 years of equivalent professional experience;

General Professional Experience

• At least 12 years of professional experience in providing technical assistance in the energy sector, including on energy policy and support to set up an energy regulator;
• Substantial experience working within, or providing technical assistance to, energy ministries, equivalent government agencies involved in the energy sector;
• Experience in managing or directing complex, multistakeholder programmes or projects in a developing country;
• Proven ability to engage at the senior levels of government with confidence, credibility and authority.

Specific Professional Experience

• Within the above 12 years of general professional experience required, at least 3 years of specific experience in energy sector legislation or regulatory reform, including supporting the establishment or operation of an Independent Energy Regulator (IER);
• Proven experience in developing and delivering capacity building and training programmes in the energy sector;
• Experience working in developing countries, preferably in similar institutional or regional contexts;
• Proven experience as a team leader or equivalent in at least one continuous technical assistance assignment of no less than two (2) years;
• Experience in the implementation of EU-funded programmes or projects, involving coordination with multiple stakeholders, will be considered an advantage;
• Prior professional experience in tariff-setting is considered an asset;
• Postgraduate professional experience in the Pacific region, and in particular in Solomon Islands, is considered an asset.

Language Requirements

• English: Fluency in both written and spoken English – mandatory.