VACANCY: ECONOMIST
Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) is a statutory body, established in the year 2000, with the mandate of regulating the Communications Sector in Lesotho. This mandate entails: granting licences to operators; promoting fair competition; approving tariffs; managing finite resources; empowering and protecting consumers; type-approving terminal equipment and other related responsibilities.
LCA invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of ECONOMIST reporting to the Competition & Economic Regulation Manager.
Job summary
The incumbent is responsible for collection and compilation of data for management and monitoring of competition in the Communications Sector.
Roles and responsibilities
- Gather information to facilitate the review of the competition management regime.
- Provide input in the development of processes and procedures towards the assessment of dominance in the communications sector.
- Collect and compile information on market evolution and conduct of service providers in relation to anti-competitive behavior.
- Collect and compile information to facilitate the review of the licensing classification and fees structure.
- Provide secretarial support in the development and review of fee structures for licensing of various services and other fees.
- Collect and compile data for analysis of appropriate regulatory framework with regard to pricing for communications services in both retail and wholesale markets.
- Provide input in the preparations of the divisional operational plans.
- Prepares and produce sectional reports of all activities including budget and expenditure.
- Provide input in the process of developing skills and capacities to optimize performance.
- Provide input in the development of divisional procedures and processes for the Authority with a view to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and improvement of general operations and service delivery.
Qualifications
A Bachelors’ Degree in Economics.
Experience
The incumbent must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in data collection and analysis of various economic aspects and pricing structures for economic development.
Desired skills and competencies include
- Fluent in written & spoken English and Sesotho;
- Highly disciplined;
- Good self-drive in taking initiatives;
- Analytical and methodical;
- Hardworking;
- Ability to meet stringent targets/deadlines;
- Strategic thinking skills;
- Planning and coordination skills;
- Resilience and ability to work long hours;
- Good negotiation skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively and deliver presentations;
- Good computer literacy.
Tenure
The position is permanent and pensionable.
Remuneration
The LCA offers an attractive and competitive package for the position.
How to Apply
Application letters accompanied by certified copies of relevant certificates, Curriculum Vitae and names and addresses of three referees should be hand delivered to:
The Human Resource Manager
Lesotho Communications Authority
30 Princess Margaret Road
Old Europa, Maseru
Or
Email documents to: [email protected] on or before 12th January, 2024. At 12 noon.