Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, July 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Deputy Director, Regulatory Services (1 POSITION) - EPRA JOB
GRADE 3 (5 YEARS CONTRACT)
REF: VA/10/6/2022

Duties and Responsibilities Regulatory
1. Oversee the function of the legal registry and ensure proper management of the registry, documents and all records;
2. Coordinate the identification of gaps in regulatory instruments and how the same can be addressed;
3. Advise on the most effective methods of ensuring regulatory compliance;
4. Oversee the briefing of the Authority’s staff who are witnesses in court cases where the Authority is a party;
5. Coordinate the reporting on remedial actions undertaken by the Directorates/Departments subsequent to legal Audit,
6. Coordinate the gathering of evidence that is to be used in court proceedings;
7. Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and other reports from the Authority’s external advocates;
8. Coordinate the preparation of the Directorate’s Quality Management Systems;
9. Coordinate staff training on; legal and regulatory processes, procedures and other topical issues;
10. Oversee the effective representation on regulatory matters and ensure regulatory action is within the law;
11. Coordinate with other statutory bodies to ensure their coordination and coherence of activities to be undertaken;

Litigation and Administrative
1. Advise management on legal matters and areas of legal risk touching on the day-to-day management and monitor and advise on compliance with the law and regulatory obligations;
2. Participate in legislative and policy formulation in the energy sector through adhoc committees and established by the Ministry of Energy;
3. Participate in the review and compliance with set electricity tariff for the utilities and petroleum;
4. Review legal opinions and interpretation provided on Court rulings and other court directions;
5. Review the fees notes raised by external advocates prior to their processing;
6. Attend Court to follow up on court progress for certain cases;
7. Review and monitor progress of court cases and ensure the Authority’s interest are safeguarded;
8. Participate in the implementation of Directorates strategies, policies and procedures;
9. Review the affidavits and other Court pleadings to be filed in court on matters where the Authority is a party to the proceedings;
10. Participate during the Authority’s stakeholder engagements and make presentation as may be necessary from time to time;
11. Review the law and advise on areas where gaps exist and make proposals on new regulations, codes, rules and manuals;
12. Research into topical and emerging legal issues in the Energy Sector;
13. Participate in the development of the Departments’ work plan, budget and monitor performance and expenditure;
14. Appraise the performance of the staff on set annual targets;
15. Participate in preparation of Board induction and training and taking Board minutes when required;
16. Undertake performance appraisals of the staff. Reviews payments of any court awards relating to damages or costs and recovery of any money or cost awarded to EPRA in any court proceedings;
17. Approve Directorate’s staff expenditure/ imprest;
18. Provide input in the preparation of the Directorate’s budget.

Qualifications

1. At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been at a management level;
2. Experience in regulation will be an added advantage;
3. A Bachelor’s degree in Law degree (LLB)
4. A master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
5. Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
6. Been admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
7. Membership of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
8. A certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)
9. Demonstrated results in work performance.
10. Proficiency in computer applications; and
11. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Job application procedure
Mandatory Requirements for all Positions
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:
1. A Signed application letter;
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their current and previous employers, positions held, current and expected salary, level of education and names of at least three professional referees, two of which must be working in the current organization;
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates;
4. Copy of Birth Certificate; and
5. Copy of National Identification Card.

Interested and qualified individuals are required to submit their applications, quoting the reference number, through email Recruitment22@epra.go.ke  not later than 5.00 p.m. on 31st July 2022, addressed to the undersigned:

The Director General,
Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), P.O Box 42681 - 00100, Nairobi.

EPRA is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, female candidates, Persons with Disability (PWD) and marginalized are strongly encouraged to apply.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to avail original and copy of application letter, Curriculum Vitae; certified copies of the relevant academic and professional certificates; national identity card; birth certificate and valid clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the Constitution during the interview.

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