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Additional Information - CPO |
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FAIR TRADING COMMISSION
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Fair
Trading Commission is a tripartite body that is responsible for safeguarding
the interests of consumers by enforcing the Utilities Regulation Act, Fair
Competition Act and the Consumer Protection Act.
The Consumer Protection Division is the arm of the organisation that is
responsible for addressing consumer protection matters.
Consumer Protection Officer
The Consumer Protection Officer reports to the Director of the Consumer
Protection and will be responsible for undertaking the day-to-day activities
that are essential to ensuring that the interests of consumers are protected. This
includes investigating unfair trading practices and unfair contract terms,
conducting market studies, making proposals for legislative reforms that
improve consumer welfare and representing the Commission at local, regional and
international fora.
The successful candidate
should be able to demonstrate the following core competencies:
- Excellent research and report writing skills;
- Ability to represent the Commission at national, regional and international levels;
- Aptitude for championing consumer causes; identify issues that impact consumers, and encouraging businesses to consider consumers when making policies and executing their organisational plans;
- Supporting consumer welfare;
- Ability to tailor international best practice to the Barbadian context;
- Building partnerships and relationships with stakeholders;
- Be passionate and customer friendly.
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