INSTRUCTIONS
The application pack contains the application form, job description and selection criteria.
Applicants must:
- Complete the application form;
- Address as part of the application form how they have met the position essential selection criteria through work or life experience;
- A complete curriculum vitae of not more than 3 pages.
- Attach all supporting documents as part of the application; and.
- Submit the application and all supporting documents before the closing date and time.
The Application and all supporting documents must be clearly marked “Application:
Supervisor Strategic Planning, Research, Policy, Performance Management & Reporting”
and addressed to:
The General Manager
Electric Power Corporation
Main Office,
5th Floor, TATTE Building, Sogi
Applications are to be delivered to the HRM Section of the Corporate Governance Division,
EPC Main Office or via email to [email protected] , [email protected] before or on Friday 31st
October, 2025 @ 4pm.
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.
Further Information: Please contact the HRM Section of Corporate Governance Division on
phone 65 554 or 65 552.
Position Title: Supervisor Strategic Planning, Research, Policy, Performance Management & Reporting
Position Code: CG-C4-PR
Position Grade: A11/L11 Salary Grade: $72,946 p.a (Contract for 3 years)
Location: Level 5, TATTE Building, SOGI
Reports to: Manager Corporate Governance
Review by: MCG Date: Sept 2025
VISION
To be a sustainable, affordable & resilient electricity provider
MISSION
Provision of quality electricity through efficient customer services, innovation, sustainable and climate resilient infrastructure in partnership with stakeholders.
The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) was established in December 1972 and has coverage of power to around 98% of the country. The legal mandate of EPC is to sustainably generate, transmit, distribute and sell electricity to the people of Samoa at the lowest possible cost. EPC is to also deliver optimum energy solutions in a customer friendly manner through innovative use of all types of energy sources in Samoa giving first priority to renewable energy.
EPC plays a vital role in the development of Samoa and ensures that the Government’s number one priority for infrastructure in the energy sector is realized through:
- Increased generation of electricity from renewable sources
- Increased efficiency of power generation and distribution and
- More efficient use of electricity by consumers
Amidst many challenges, EPC continually strives to improve its overall performance to fulfil its core functions and strategic results to all its stakeholders in Samoa.
VALUES
Passion for excellent customer service
Respect for all stakeholders (customers, staff, government, community, donors and the environment
Integrity Absolute and honesty in everything we do
Innovation Always looking for better and cheaper ways of doing things
Delivery Do everything with enthusiasm and determination. Meet the highest standards in everything we do
Empowerment Encourage all staff to take responsibility for what they do and encourage them to make decisions that are in the best interest of EPC.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
SUMMARY OF THIS POSITION
This position supports the Corporation in its planning and reporting functions both internally
and externally and ensuring that approved plans and reports are accurately written and submitted on a timely basis to Parliament to Parliament, Cabinet, the Board, and Management in line with the Corporation’s Strategic Goals. This position also oversees the coordination, review, and consolidation of Corporate Governance policies.
DESIRED OUTPUTS / ‘MAJOR CHALLENGES’
The following are the key outputs of this position:
- EPC Corporate Plans
- EPC Annual Plans
- EPC Annual Report
- EPC Succession plan
- EPC Workforce Development Plan
- EPC Service Charter
- Employment Contract Management
- Corporate Governance Monthly Reports
- Consolidated and Updated Corporate Governance Policies
The main challenges faced by this position are as follows;
- Delayed submission of divisional updates/monthly reports when requested for development of Corporate Plan, Annual Reports and so forth
- Delayed completion of auditing of annual accounts by external auditor for Annual Reports
- Poor general data management results in difficulty in consolidating data for planning and reporting purposes
- Non compliance of contract staff with contract requirements
- Ensuring timely and accurate coordination of policy reviews and updates across multiple divisions.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
1. Responsibilities / Expectations
- Lead and coordinate the development of all EPC Plans
Activities
- Conduct ongoing research on planning and apply accordingly to EPC planning
- Develop a Planning Framework to incorporate all EPC plans
- Provide support and guidance to all Divisions on the development of their divisional annual work plans.
- Develop EPC’s Annual Plans.
- Coordinate the review of EPC Corporate Plans when due, and ensure timely submission and approval by Cabinet before implementation period starts
- Coordinate with relevant staff the development of new Workforce and Succession Plan and Capability Plan.
- Assist in the development of Corporate Governance Divisional Annual Work plan with budgetary allocations.
Performance Indicators
- Approved Corporate Plan
- Approved Annual Plan
- Approved Workforce Plan
- Approved Divisional
- Annual Work plans
2. Responsibilities / Expectations
- Lead and coordinate the development and timely submission of EPC reports.
Activities
- Compile and develop Corporate Governance Monthly Reports.
- Compile and develop EPC Quarterly Reports to Ministry of Public Enterprise
- Compile and develop EPC Annual Reports and coordinate timely submission for Board endorsement and Cabinet approval
- Ensure all plans and reports are aligned with Organizational Goals to Parliament, Cabinet, Board,
and Management.
Performance Indicators
- Timely submission of Monthly Reports
- Timely submission of approved Quarterly and Annual Reports to Ministry of Public Enterprise
3. Responsibilities / Expectations
- Lead and coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of strategic results in Corporate Plan
Activities
- Develop the overall framework for monitoring and evaluation of activities.
- Promote a results based approach to monitoring and evaluation reports emphasizing results and
impacts.
- Coordinate the preparation of all monitoring and evaluation reports, guide staff in preparing their
progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission.
- Undertake regular visits to the fields to support implementation and follow up on their progress, check the quality of data produced with relevant personnel or respective manager.
Performance Indicators
- Timely submission of M&E reports to Management quarterly.
4. Responsibilities / Expectations
- Lead and coordinate the review and consolidation of Corporate Governance policies.
Activities
- Lead and coordinate the review and consolidation of Corporate Governance policies.
Performance Indicators
- Updated and consolidated Corporate Governance policy register
- Timely completion of policy review cycle
- Board approval of revised policies
5. Responsibilities / Expectations
- CO-Lead with HR the monitoring of contract officers compliance of with employment contract
requirements.
Activities
- Coordinate and compile Divisional Annual Work Plans.
- Coordinate and compile Individual Annual Work Plans.
- Coordinate and compile Bi Annual Reports.
- Prepare and submit Performance Management report to GM.
- Prepare contract officer performance summary report for RSA.
Performance Indicators
- Timely submission of DAWPs from Managers.
- Timely submission of IAWP from contract officers.
- Timely submission of Bi Annual Reports from contract officers.
- Timely completion & submission of Performance.
- Management report for contract staff.
- Timely submission of performance summary report to HR.
6. Responsibilities / Expectations
Lead and supervise the implementation of the Strategic
Planning, Performance
Management and Reporting Unit Work plan
Activities
- Monitor the Section’s Budget ensuring limited available budget is properly utilized.
- Compile progress reports on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation activities on a monthly basis
- Supervise, guide, monitor and evaluate the work of planning staff.
Performance Indicators
- Approved Annual Work plan
- Timely completion of planned activities completed
7. Responsibilities / Expectations
- Lead the coordination of EPC data for external parties.
Activities
- Consolidate EPC data by using monthly reports for review of Energy Sector Plan annually.
- Coordinate and provide EPC information as requested by external parties.
- Continuously update EPC website and address external requests received through EPC email including bids for tender of goods and supplies and other customer enquiries.
Performance Indicators
- Timely submission of EPC Data as requested
- Bids are submitted in Tender box on time
- Website updated regularly
- Efficient coordination of assistance/response to external requests made through EPC Info Email.
8. Responsibilities / Expectations
Activities
- Submit monthly progress reports to Manager CG.
- Timely submission of reports as directed by Manager CG.
Performance Indicators
- Timely submission of progress report to Manager CG.
- Meet deadline to submit report.
9. Responsibilities / Expectations
- Other duties as directed.
Activities
- Act in the capacity as Manager Corporate Governance.
- Carry out other duties as directed by Management that is within your capabilities.
- Represent EPC to meetings, workshops, seminars etc.
Performance Indicators
- Acting performance is satisfactory.
- Performance of other duties is satisfactory.
- Effective contribution in meetings.
Skills and Abilities
- Proven skills in critical thinking, assessment and analysis, strong competency in conceptualizing and designing strategic frameworks.
- Strong leadership, planning and report writing skills,
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Samoan;
- Sound knowledge of the Corporation’s functions and culture;
- Excellent communication, team building and training skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in and outside the Corporation.
- Excellent computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate, review, and consolidate corporate governance policies and ensure alignment with organizational goals to Parliament, Cabinet, Board, and Management.
Personal Attributes
- Upholds the EPC values and code of conduct
- Displays Transparency and Accountability at all time in performing tasks.
- Has strong Passion, commitment and good vision for effective planning and reporting.
- Displays strong interest in improved planning and reporting.
- Values accuracy and timeliness in policy review, reporting, and compliance with governance requirements.
Experience and Past Work Performance
- Has a minimum of Four (4) years of work experience at the senior level in planning and reporting processes, performance monitoring and evaluation, with proven excellent results.
- Demonstrate proven experience in developing corporate plan, workforce
development plan, service charter, Annual Reports etc
- Proven experience in leading policy review, consolidation, and alignment with governance frameworks
Qualifications
- Minimum qualification of Bachelor of Arts in Management, Public Administration, Development Studies or relevant degree from a recognized tertiary institute.
- Hold a valid Driver’s License.
- Additional training or certification in corporate governance, policy development, or monitoring and evaluation would be an advantage.
RESPONSE TO SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE POSITION OF
[Supervisor Strategic Planning, Research, Policy, Performance Management and Reporting]
(to be completed by the Applicant and attach to the application form/letter)
Selection Criteria
Skills and Abilities
- Proven skills in critical thinking, assessment and analysis, strong competency in
conceptualizing and designing strategic frameworks.
- Strong leadership, planning and report writing skills,
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Samoan;
- Sound knowledge of the Corporation’s functions and culture;
- Excellent communication, team building and training skills with the ability to establish and
maintain effective working relations in and outside the Corporation.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate, review, and consolidate corporate governance policies and ensure alignment with organizational goals to Parliament, Cabinet, Board, and Management.
Personal Attributes
- Upholds the EPC values and code of conduct
- Displays Transparency and Accountability at all time in performing tasks.
- Has strong Passion, commitment and good vision for effective planning and reporting.
- Displays strong interest in improved planning and reporting.
- Values accuracy and timeliness in policy review, reporting, and compliance with governance requirements.
Experience and Past Work Performance
- Has a minimum of Four (4) years of work experience at the senior level in planning and reporting
processes, performance monitoring and evaluation, with proven excellent results.
- Demonstrate proven experience in developing corporate plan, workforce development plan, service charter, Annual Reports etc
- Proven experience in leading policy review, consolidation, and alignment with governance
frameworks.
Qualifications
- Minimum qualification of Bachelor of Arts in Management, Public Administration, Development Studies or relegovrnvant degree from a recognized tertiary institute.
- Hold a valid Driver’s License.
- Additional training or certification in corporate governance, policy development, or monitoring and evaluation would be an advantage.
