PURA MANAGEMENT TEAM
PURA has been involved in a process of organisational restructuring over the past year. PURA implemented a new organizational structure in January 2015, which was officially adopted by PURA on June 1, 2015 and is currently in effect. This change confirms PURA recognition of the need for a more functional organisational structure in light of the current and expected evolution in the markets that PURA regulates. The following presents a summary of the new organizational structure as of June 2015.
DIRECTOR GENERAL - YUSUPHA M. JOBE
Is responsible for driving the strategic plan of the Authority and is supported by the seven Directorates to ensure that the strategic objectives are met. He advises the Board on the appropriate framework for regulation of public utilities in the country in accordance with relevant legislations.
Coming soon.
DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS - SOLO SIMA
Handles consumer complaints of utility services and restores them with the relevant service providers. It monitors the level of consumer satisfaction with services provided by utilities and PURA itself. It evaluates the performance of the utilities against the respective quality of service standards.
Coming soon.
DIRECTOR OF LEGAL, LICENSING & ENFORCEMENT - EMMA MENDY
Advises the Director-General and management on all legal matters affecting the Authority. It drafts all legal instruments such as licenses, contracts, and regulations for the Authority.
Coming soon.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & COOPERATE AFFAIRS - MALAMIN DARBOE
Oversees the personnel functions of the Authority such as recruitment, health, and safety, employee relations, benefits, compliances, and training and development. It handles the internal and external communications of the Authority and advises management on any communication matters.
Mr. Malamin Darboe is a career specialist in International Human Resources Management. He currently serves as the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at PURA. Equally, he is the Secretary to the PURA Board of Directors.
On his professional pedigree, Mr. Darboe has accumulated vast knowledge and experience in diverse fields including Strategic HR Management.
He holds a master’s degree in International Human Resources Management from Rome Business School in Italy. He also studied Management/Administration (BSc degree) at the Federal University of Calabar in Nigeria. He attained a Diploma in European Union Public Procurement.
Previously, Mr. Darboe worked with the Office of the Ombudsman, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Employment, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, and the Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI).
He builds a profound interest in Corporate and International Affairs, Communications, and Strategy development areas.
Mr. Darboe is also into quite a several communities and selfless service such as social work, voluntary, and community activities.
He is a Donor Coordinator – Blood Donors Association of Sukuta, an Adviser – Settal The Gambia, Secretary-General – Sukuta Sanchaba Youths Development Association and Sukuta Dembadou Cultural Festival Committee; FIOH’s Behavioral Change Agent for HIV/AIDS, Sukuta ward; and Auditor – BEATAWELL SOCIETY, Sukuta.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - PAUL S. MENDY
Coordinates administrative functions of the Authority manages the Authority’s budget and funds, provides financial advice to management and draws up monthly management accounts. The Directorate is also responsible for issuing invoices for regulatory fees and follow-up on payments.
Mr. Paul S. Mendy is the Director of Finance and Administration of PURA. He is a trained and accomplished Chartered Accountant with decades of experience in financial and treasury management.
Over the years, he develops a strong understanding with respect to International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Regulation Analysis, Advanced Financial and Operational Reporting with Microsoft Excel and Quick book PRO Accounting System.
He is a graduate of Manchester University (Manchester Business School) with an MBA in Finance. In addition to these accomplishments, Mr. Mendy is currently a bona fide member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). He is also a Fellow (2005) of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Mr. Mendy’s works are not only limited to financial sectors, but he continues to play a crucial role within society through serving as a Board member and an Adviser to other Institutions.
Previously, he worked for the First International Bank Limited from 2004 to 2006 as Finance Manager (Head of Finance). From 2001 to 2004, he was the Finance Manager at Gambia Telecommunication Cellular Company (GAMCEL). He also worked at GAMTEL from 1991 to 2000, where he rose from an Accounts Clerk to Internal Auditor.
His professional interest revolves around reading journals, watching TV (News) and social interest.
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY - NICHOLAS JATTA
Advises the Director General on issues relevant to regulation of the telecommunications / ICT and Broadcasting sectors.
Coming soon.
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC REGULATION - BURAMA JAMMEH
Advises the Board (through the Director General) on rates and tariffs; performs economic and financial analyses; conducts research and develops special studies and forecasts. It monitors investment programs as well as oversees and manages the budget and funds of the institution as well as drawing of the monthly management accounts and giving the necessary financial advice. The Directorate is also responsible for issuing invoices for regulatory fees and follow-up on payments.
Burama Jammeh is a career specialist in Competition Economist. He is the current Director of Economic Regulation at the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).
Mr. Jammeh over the years has accumulated vast experience in the field of Economic Regulation, especially in telecommunications and Energy.
He has an MBA in Financial Management from the Federal University of Owerri in Nigeria. Prior to that, he earlier obtained a BSC in Economics from the Federal University of UYO, Nigeria.
He also obtained a Higher Teachers’ Certificate (HTC) from the Gambia College specializing in Mathematics and Physics.
Previously, Mr. Jammeh worked with The Gambia’s Ministry of Education as a teacher and later worked with formerly the Christian Children’s Fund (now Child Fund International, specialized in child welfare focuses NGO) as an Administrative Officer. While at the Child Fund, he developed a keen interest in youth development and is still an active member in community and youth affairs.
As a football enthusiast, Mr. Jammeh passionately devotes his extra time to managing and coordinating the affairs of his village football team. He is also a prominent member of the Bulanjorr Village Development Committee, where he continues to serve the role of a Fundraising and External Communications focal point for the organisation.
DIRECTOR OF PETROLEUM, WATER & ELECTRICITY - MOMODOU LAMIN SOMPO CEESAY
Advises the Director General and management on all legal matters affecting the Authority. It drafts all legal instruments such as licenses, contracts and regulations for the AuthorityHandles consumer complaints of utility services and restores them with the relevant service providers. It monitors the level of consumer satisfaction with services provided by utilities and PURA itself. It evaluates the performance of the utilities against the respective quality of service standards.Advises the Director General on issues relevant to regulation of the energy, water and downstream petroleum sectors. It also monitors compliance with regulations and quality of service within the energy, water and petroleum sector.
M.L Sompo Ceesay is an engineer by training and with a career in energy spanning 17 years and has developed extensive experience in the Gambian and ECOWAS energy sector. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemical Engineering degree from the University College (UCL), University of London (UK) and a master’s degree (MSc) in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, KTH (Royal Institute Technology) in Stockholm, Sweden. He also has a post graduate Certificate in Regulation of Energy Utility from the Florence School of Regulation, European University Institute, Italy in 2010.
His career started at the Office of the President, within the Presidency at State House where he worked mainly on high level policy formulation and providing back-office support liaising directly with Ministers and senior members of the civil service. In addition to Policy work, he has been involved in the implementation of several projects including a 14-month Renewable Energy study funded by the ADB, an 8-month World Bank Sponsored Electricity and Water Tariff Study for The Gambia to develop a Tariff model for electricity pricing. More recently, he has been involved in the promotion of renewable energy policies and regulatory framework including the licensing of The Gambia’s first Wind Park and some net-metering pilot projects.
Whilst at PURA, a multi-sector regulator for telecoms, energy, and water, Mr. Sompo Ceesay had been entrusted to implement key flagship national and corporate projects.
He is Proficient in Windows OS, and all MS Office packages and familiar with some specialized Energy (environmental) Policy modeling software like LEAP® developed by the Stockholm Environmental Institute, UNDP Energy Access Model, Homer, MESSAGE, etc.
He is a member of various national and international technical working groups in the energy field and has published papers on Energy and Energy policy.
He is fluent in English and speaks French and understands basic Portuguese.
He has a keen interest in Renewable energy, energy modeling, and privatization.
