Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Assistant Director-Petroleum Legal and Compliance

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Petroleum Legal and Compliance Officer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• a Degree in Bachelors of Law (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
• been an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• a Valid Practising Certificate from Law Society of Kenya;
• a Certificate in Petroleum Law lasting not less than two (2) weeks or its equivalent
• qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya; and
• demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities will include:-
• ensuring petroleum legal framework is aligned to the constitution and other related statutes;
• liaising with relevant stakeholders on oil and gas on legal matters;
• ensuring compliance with statutory petroleum legislations and policies;
• assessing and reviewing contracts and agreements in line with existing legal framework;
• undertaking research on petroleum related legal developments;
• implementation and review of policy guidelines and regulation on petroleum legal developments;
• providing advice on legal aspects of oil and gas policies and standards;
• interpreting and implementing court orders, judgements, rulings, arbitration awards and other court documents in liaison with the State Law Office;
• issuing instructions in litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to oil and gas where necessary;
• providing legal guidance for licensing and acquisition of oil and gas exploration blocks;
• ensuring proper execution of legal documentation on petroleum operations;
• developing legal mechanisms for contractual management of petroleum agreements;
• ensuring compliance with legal obligations and regulatory requirements pertaining to oil and gas;
• conducting due diligence on upstream, midstream and downstream legal transactions;

Others
• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.87,360 – Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
• House Allowance: Ksh.16,800 – Ksh.45,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.12,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provide in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent /Local Agreement

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please Note:
• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
• Applications should reach the Commission on or before 13th June, 2022 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).
Interested and qualified? Go to Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) on www.psckjobs.go.ke to apply

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