Lead, Customer Care Regulatory at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc - Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone (Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states).

We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent service to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead, Customer Care Regulatory

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description

• To ensure all customer complaints escalated to the regulators (NERC Abuja, NERC Forum, CPCC, Ministry of Power, etc.) are resolved within the timelines stipulated to avoid any sanctions   

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of all NERC regulations especially complaint handling
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the regulators (NERC Abuja) and Forum secretaries of ALL forum offices under IBEDC franchise.
• Create and manage regulatory complaint log on CRM to track all customer complaints and resolutions.
• Ensure regular reconciliation exercise of customers’ complaints and responses with the Forum secretaries.
• Liaise with, and make presentations to, regulatory authorities
• Prepare regular updates, reports, and suggest improvement on regulatory issues.
• Execute the day-to-day operations of the unit and oversee the regulatory unit.
• Attend Forum Hearings and ensure adequate representation at the Hearings.
• Ensure full compliance to NERC rulings at the Forum Hearings to ensure decisions reached at the Hearing are well implemented within stipulated time frame.
• Ensure timely resolution and response to customers’ complaints, enquires and requests channeled via NERC Abuja and other regulatory bodies.
• Any other assignment that may be given from time to time

Specialization

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Linguistics, Social Science or Humanities (MSC is an added advantage)
• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Degree   
• Required Experience: 7 - 10 years   

Behaviour Requirements:

• Good interpersonal, negotiation and communications skills (Good Telephone etiquette) with customers, regulators, and colleagues
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good persuasion skills.

Skills Requirements:

• Understanding of the business of IBEDC and related businesses in the electricity sector.
• Knowledge of Utilities Industry.
• Strong Customer Relation Management skills.
• Knowledge of billing /collection practices, procedures, and basic software in billing reconciliation.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant billing applications utilised by IBEDC.
• Knowledge of Utility regulatory bodies
• Strategic planning and Business Development (services and products).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  10th February, 2021.