Position: Regulatory Manager

Department: Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Services

Section: Regulatory

Requirement: 1

Job Purpose:

Regulatory affairs: Protect the company and its shareholders through strategic planning of all Regulatory matters. Manage all technical research, strategic positioning, impact assessment of regulations including but not limited to the review of the Act, renewal fees, spectrum management, licensing, access and interconnection, competition, Digital Nepal / Economy and stakeholder engagement, in view of reducing uncertainly in the regulatory environment in which Ncell operates.

Compliance: Conceptualize the framework and oversee its implementation to ensure regulatory compliance activities within the company and lead to avoid any penalty or violation of the License Conditions by ensuring continuous proactive management of regulatory risks and compliance matters.

Government Liaison: As a custodian of external affairs, maintain the relationship with Government agencies, authorities as well as business association and International Organizations to strengthen business relation, leading to strong support for Ncell to conduct its commercial activities.

Main responsibility areas:

Regulatory affairs:

• Assess, update and manage all regulatory risks and prepare thorough analysis to ensure effective discussion and decision-making at Management / Board level.
• Drive the conceptualization, formulation, execution and timely review of Ncell’s regulatory strategy.
• Prepare and articulate submission of strategic papers on the introduction of new regulatory policies, rules and regulations that have an impact on the company/ industry and socialize the proposal with external stakeholders in the area of, but not limited to, review of the Act, renewal fees, Digital Nepal / Digital Economy, spectrum management, competition and interconnection.
• Prepare timely update/report to the Management, Board and shareholders as and when required.
• Manage department budget to ensure its effective and efficient utilization.
• Manage and motivate staff to ensure the highest level of performance at all times.

Compliance:

• Ensure the effectiveness of regulatory compliance policies.
• Promote Regulatory Compliance awareness amongst the internal stakeholders and to ensure processes and procedures are reviewed and updated accordingly as business evolved.
• Highlight compliance issues under different laws, regulations, directives etc., and its potential safeguards to Management and Board on timely basis.
• Conduct compliance Audit to check and monitor the compliance status.
• Ensure contribution to the National Security through LIC (Lawful Interception Committee) support.
• Negotiate with the regulators and submit paper on consultation regarding implementation of new rules, regulations, directives etc.

Government Liaison:

• Build high level relationship with government/ external stakeholders and sustain the engagement.
• Drive concrete partnership programs with other advocacy groups or international organizations such as, but not limited to, UNDP, reputable NGOs, consulting firms, GSMA, WEF, World Bank, etc. in driving Digital Nepal initiatives.

What we offer

• International Working Environment, Performance Management Process, Internal Opportunities, Ncell Academy, Trainings, Work – Life Balance, Flexible Working Practices, Competitive Compensation, Festive Bonus, Social Security Fund, Incentives, Leave Travel Allowance, Medical Insurance, Gratuity, Communication Facilities, etc.

Your qualification and experience:

• Master’s / Professional Degree in relevant domain or an MBA from a reputable University / Higher Academic Institution with at least 8+ years of relevant working experience (with at least 3 years in management level) in the telecommunication sector.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant domain from a reputable University / Higher Academic Institution with at least 10+ years of relevant working experience (with at least 6 years in management level) in the telecommunication sector.
• Candidates with experience in diverse multinational telecom regulatory environment preferred.

Your profile:

• Strong leadership with diligent sight on operational management matters.
• Negotiation and consensus building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of regulatory regime in South Asia region, international best practices and how it can be customized and applied in Nepal.
• Capacity to perform industry research for specific regulatory issues.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and discipline on processes.
• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Prompt, courteous, confident, self-motivated, and collaborative.
• Strong people and team management skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the business, government and international organizations.

Duty Station: Current requirement is in Kathmandu but can be anywhere in Nepal as per business needs and future requirements.

Last date of application: 1st June 2022

Remarks: Priority will be given to eligible Nepalese Citizens.

Shortlisting will be done on the basis of your answers and uploaded documents while applying, therefore answer the questions carefully. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.