Chairman, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)

About the role

The Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan, invites applications for the post of Chairman, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). OGRA offers a professionally challenging work environment. It encourages result-oriented candidates who are willing to work to a demanding schedule and high standards of performance.

Key responsibilities and accountability:

• Achieve the goals and targets set by the OGRA Board.

• Manage all OGRA operations in a goal-oriented, seamless and transparent manner, in line with policies, procedures and statutes.

• Set and implement short- and long-term strategies, policies, programmes and goals to regulate the mid-stream and downstream oil and gas sector.

• Maintain working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

Pay and benefits: Equivalent to Special Professional Pay Scale (SPPS-I).

Tenure: The Federal Government appoints the Chairman for an initial term of four years. The Chairman is eligible for reappointment for a similar term, or until reaching 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.

Posts and vacancies

Eligibility

• At least a Master's degree (minimum 16 years of education) from a renowned, HEC-recognised university or institution, in any combination of law, business, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, petroleum, technology, public administration, management or sector regulation. A degree from a recognised foreign institution is desirable.

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in large public sector and/or national or multinational private sector organisations. This must include at least 3 years as head of a public and/or private sector organisation.

• The applicant should be an eminent professional of known integrity and competence, with at least twenty years of related experience in law, business, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, petroleum, technology, public administration or management.

• Experience of sector regulation and a demonstrable track record of senior-level policy and strategy formulation are an advantage.

• Excellent leadership, team-building, analytical and interpersonal skills.

• A proven track record of successful performance in a competitive environment.

• Pakistani citizen, not more than 61 years of age on the last date for submission of applications.

Ineligibility: The Federal Government will not appoint as Chairman any person who has a direct or indirect financial interest in, or any connection that might reasonably be seen as creating a conflict of interest with, any person involved in a regulated activity in the oil and gas sector.

Government servants: Government servants may apply through proper channel. If selected, candidates working in government departments or autonomous or semi-autonomous bodies must resign or seek retirement before joining.

How to apply

• Apply online through the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) within fifteen days of publication of the advertisement.

• Applications submitted in hard copy or by any other means will not be considered.

• The advertisement and the Terms of Reference (ToRs) are also available on the Cabinet Division website, www.cabinet.gov.pk.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview and selection process.

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Contact: Sheheryar Abbasi, Deputy Secretary (RA), Cabinet Division, Cabinet Secretariat, Islamabad. Phone: 9223451.

Important dates

• Last date to apply: 31 October 2026