Management Positions in the Energy Sector

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is a State Corporation established under the Energy Act, 2006. The Commission is the sector regulatory agency responsible for economic and technical regulation of Electric Power, Renewable Energy and Downstream Petroleum sub-sectors.

This includes tariff setting and review, licensing, enforcement, dispute settlement and approval of power purchase and network service contracts.

The Commission is seeking to recruit seven (7) progressive individuals who are team and results oriented to fill the following Kenyan job positions:

Director, Petroleum

Ref. No.
HR/PET/01

Reporting to the Director General, the purpose of this position is to provide leadership and guidance on technical matters and ensure compliance and enforcement of regulations, standards and codes within the Petroleum sub sector in the country

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare strategic and operational plans for the Petroleum Directorate;
  • Take the lead in formulation, review and enforcement of regulations, standards and codes for the Petroleum sub sector;
  • Participate in the multi-sectional advisory processes including preparation of indicative national energy plan ;
  • Oversee the processing and issuance of petroleum business licences and facilities construction permits;
  • Oversee collection and maintenance of information relating to technical and economic regulations in the petroleum sub sector; and
  • Oversee the resolution of complaints and disputes in the petroleum sub-sector;
Qualification, Experience & Skills
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; a Masters degree will be an added advantage.
  • Post graduate professional qualification.
  • Must be registered by the Kenya Engineers Registration Board.
  • At least ten (10) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must be in senior management.
  • Must demonstrate a good understanding of the current issues relating to the petroleum sub sector.
  • Excellent team, interpersonal, decision making, communication and presentation skills.
Director, Renewable Energy

Ref. No.
HR/REE/01

Reporting to the Director General, the purpose of this position is to manage advice and provide leadership on Renewable Energy regulation in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities
  • prepare strategic and operational plans for the Renewable Energy Directorate;
  • oversee the formulation and review of regulations, standards and codes for the renewable energy sub sector;
  • Ensure compliance and enforcement of regulations, including service quality standards;
  • Provide advice to the Commission on technical matters pertaining to renewable energy and energy efficiency; and
  • coordinate the implementation of energy management policy in collaboration with key stakeholders;
Qualification, Experience & Skills
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences; a masters degree will be an added advantage.
  • A post graduate professional qualification will be an added advantage.
  • At least ten (10) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which must be in a senior management role.
  • Must demonstrate good understanding of the current issues relating to Renewable Energy.
  • Excellent team, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are essential.
Senior Manager, Legal Affairs

Ref. No.
HR/LEG/02

Reporting to the Commission Secretary, the position holder will provide legal advice and ensure compliance with the legal provisions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draw contracts, leases and other legal documents and vet those drawn by other parties;
  • Advise and undertake prosecutions of cases within the provisions of the relevant law;
  • Assist in the review of laws, by-laws and regulations;
  • Prepare policy papers and instruments which have legal implications for consideration;
  • Advise the organisation on legal issues affecting day to day management of the Commission;
  • Monitor and advise on compliance with contractual obligations; and
  • Research on legal issues in the energy sector;
Qualification, Experience & Skills
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Law; a masters degree will be an added advantage.
  • Diploma in Legal Practice.
  • Advocate of the High court with a current practicing licence.
  • At least seven (7) years relevant working experience.
  • Good understanding of the legal issues relating to the energy sector.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and conflict resolution skills.
Senior Executive Assistant (Secretarial)

Ref. No.
HR/HRA/03

Reporting to the Director General, the position holder will ensure that the office runs efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide efficient secretarial and office management services in the Director General’s office;
  • Ensure efficient processing, storage and retrieval of information;
  • Maintain and manage the Director General’s office diary, schedule appointments and travel itineraries;
  • Take and relay messages accurately and in a timely manner, and answer queries where possible;
  • Establish and maintain an effective communication link with the Director General’s to ensure that deadlines, requests and any other Commission issues are dealt with in a responsive and timely manner;
  • Filter e-mails, highlight urgent correspondence, draft, type and dispatch all the Director General’s correspondence;
  • Liaise with relevant individuals, external organizations to arrange meetings, prepare agendas and ensure the Director General is well-prepared for meetings;
  • Attend to visitors while observing protocol;
  • Prepare briefing papers, prepare presentations and reports for the Director General;
  • Maintain a comprehensive filing system for the Director General’s office;
Qualification, Experience & Skills
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies or other social sciences.
  • Typewriting: 50 wpm, Shorthand: 100 wpm.
  • Office Management III, Business English III.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office.
  • At least four (4) years relevant working experience.
  • Excellent communication and prioritization skills.
  • Must be good at maintaining confidentiality.
  • Working experience in the public sector will be an added advantage.
Procurement Officer

Ref. No. HR/PROC/02

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the position holder will implement supply chain policies and procedures and ensure effective and efficient procurement of goods, works and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare tender documents in liaison with the user departments and participate in the evaluation of Tenders, Proposals and Quotations;
  • Process purchase requisitions for the procurement of items;
  • Prepare LPOs, LSO’s and Contract Agreements for awarded supply tenders;
  • Co-ordinate the evaluation of tenders;
  • Performs secretarial role to Procurement Committees;
  • Preparation of Procurement and Disposal plans;
  • Maintain proper procurement records to ensure adequate audit trail and prepare reports; and
  • Conduct periodic market survey and annual stock taking.
Qualification, Experience & Skills
  • A Bachelor’s degree;
  • Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent;
  • Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies (CIPS);
  • At least (3) years relevant work experience;
  • Excellent knowledge of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act, 2005 and the Regulations, 2006; and
  • High level of attention to detail, high integrity, good analytical and report writing skills; effective interpersonal, negotiation, record keeping skills, customer relations and computer skills.
Technical Officer, Petroleum

Ref. No. HR/PET/05

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Petroleum, the position holder will be responsible for providing technical advice and support in the development and enforcement of petroleum standards and regulations.

He will undertake compliance and conformity audits and process construction permits and licences for petroleum businesses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the development, review and enforcement of standards, regulations and codes of practice for the petroleum sub-sector;
  • Monitor petroleum stocks in the country;
  • Monitor the fuel marking program and supervise fuel marking contractors;
  • Process construction permits for petroleum installations and, licences for petroleum businesses;
  • Investigate petroleum related accidents and incidents and prepare reports ; and
  • Maintain an accurate register of licensed petroleum businesses.
Qualification, Experience & Skills
  • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences.
  • At least three (3) years working experience in petroleum sub-sector or in manufacturing.
  • Good knowledge of the petroleum sub sector.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Technical Officer, Electricity

Ref. No. HR/ELEC/04

Reporting to the Senior Manager Power systems, the position holder will be responsible for processing licences and enforcing compliance in the electricity sub sector.

He/she will carry out accident/incident investigations and make reports.

Key Responsibilities
  • participate in the review of licence and permit applications for generation, transmission , distribution and supply of electricity;
  • Process licence applications for electricians and electrical contractors;
  • Investigate electrical energy related accidents and incidents and prepare reports;
  • Maintain an accurate register of licensed electricians and electrical contractors; and
  • Undertake compliance inspection of licensees facilities.
Qualification, Experience & Skills
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Good knowledge of the electrical energy sub sector.
  • At least 3 years working experience in the electrical engineering field.
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and report writing skills.
How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above named positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria set above, please submit your application for these careers i Kenya with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting the respective position reference number, for the position you would like to be considered for, to reach us on or before 30th April, 2012 addressed to:

The Director General
Energy Regulatory Commission
Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upperhill
P.O. Box 42681-00100 GPO,
Nairobi

Telephone: +254-20-2847000/200; 0722 200947 / 0734 414333

Email address: info@erc.go.ke

Website:www.erc.go.ke

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UAP Group is a pan-African Financial Services Company with interest in Insurance, Investment Management, Property Investments, Property Development, Securities Brokerage and Financial Advisory.

Currently, UAP has over 8 businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan which are market leaders in their respective fields.

The Group will be launching operations in selected markets in Africa as part of its vision to be the most innovative pan-African Insurance and Financial Services Group.

In order to execute its ambitious growth and expansion strategy, UAP wishes to recruit high caliber individuals to fill the following careers in Kenya for its subsidiary, UAP Insurance Kenya:

Senior Underwriters

Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, the holder of this position will assess, price and determine terms for risks presented within set standards of service so as to ensure quality selection of risks and timely service are achieved by performing the following tasks:-
  • Determine acceptability of risks, recommend risk surveys, monitor and review terms of accounts assigned
  • Supervise, train and mentor staff on technical matters to ensure their skills are sharpened
  • Check and sign underwriting documents to authenticate them
  • Prepare and follow up renewal notices to ensure retention
  • Requisition for premium refund to facilitate issuance of cheques
  • Ensure that premiums are paid in respect of accounts managed
  • Maintain effective business relationships to ensure effective delivery of service
  • Monitor service standards within the section to ensure high quality customer service is delivered
Job Requirements (For the above Kenyan Vacancies):
  • 1st Degree,
  • ACII and
  • 5 years experience in a similar position
Key Competencies: Product Knowledge and functions of the various departments.

Assistant Underwriters

Reporting to the Underwriting Manager the holder of this position will assess risk within limited authority and handle customer issues to ensure quality risk selection and timely customer service delivery by performing the following tasks:-
  • Prepare quotations in consultation with supervisors, in a timely manner to assist in business acquisition
  • Prepare, dispatch and follow up of renewal business to ensure retention
  • Book premiums and process underwriting documentation
  • Respond to customer queries and complaints in a timely manner
  • Enforce credit control and cancel policies not paid for to ensure premium is received for risks accepted
  • Keep motor certificates allocated safely and make monthly declarations of usage
Job Requirements: 1st Degree and entry level ACII

Key Competencies: Product knowledge and functions of the various departments

Internal Audit Officer


Reporting to the Risk and Compliance Manager, this position will conduct an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of policies, procedure and standards to ensure compliance and will be charged with the following responsibilities:-
  • Plan, organize and conduct regular internal audits to evaluate compliance
  • Prepare audit reports and agree on corrective actions
  • Follow up on corrective actions agreed upon
  • Perform special assignments and investigations or reviews that may be requested by the audit committee or the management.
Job Requirements:
  • 1st Degree,
  • Professional qualifications-CPA (Mandatory), CIA, CISA, IRM and
  • 3 years experience.
Key Competencies
  • Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and prepare concise written reports
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Self-drive and commitment to take initiatives, address problems, find solutions and provide lead to others with little supervision
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels of the organization
  • Be a Team Player
Web Developer & Communications Officer

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Distribution, the candidate will be charged with the following responsibilities:-
  • Implement the UAP web strategy in conjunction with the UAP Marketing Department and business users for use of web applications to communicate and carry out E-Commerce activities
  • Expand existing Web Applications infrastructure to maximize on communication with UAP staff and external customers
  • Work closely with the Marketing team and members of the Development Team to both develop detailed specification documents with clear project deliverables and timelines, and to ensure timely completion of deliverables
  • Convert raw images and layouts to web themes
  • Update content on the current UAP Group Websites
  • Design and implement the Group Intranet & Extranet (SharePoint) Consult, negotiate and communicate with UAP's existing web applications service providers and partners to ensure system(s) that are in place work as per set standards, and undergo continuous improvement.
  • Develop, administrate and manage UAP's Intranet and Extranet while ensuring that information/content is up to date and accurate
  • Conduct training sessions with internal staff on how the various business units can utilize the corporate intranet to enhance collaboration and document management using the Microsoft SharePoint Technology
  • Determine appropriate architecture, and other technical solutions, and make relevant recommendations to the business
  • Engage in~0utside-the-box thinking to provide high value-of-service to UAP Take advantage of emerging technologies or applications and integrate them into operations
Key Competencies
  • Able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
  • Able to promptly answer web related support emails and phone calls
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized
  • Experience with hardware and software issues
  • Proficient in Internet-related applications such as E-Mail clients, FTP clients & Web Browsers
  • Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, & presentation skills
  • Strong attention to detail
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related degree
  • Must possess strong skills in Microsoft SQL Server 2008
  • Must possess strong skills in Web Development
  • Minimum 3 years' of web development experience
  • Must have experience with SharePoint
Case Management Nurse

Reporting to Case Management Supervisor, this position is to control and manage medical benefit utilization through pre-authorization and case management activities to ensure quality, appropriate cost effective care and good customer service are achieved by performing the following tasks:
  • Pre-authorize scheduled and nonscheduled admissions within the set guidelines
  • Negotiate/discuss professional fees as appropriate for each admission
  • Set the appropriate parameters for each admission (claim reserve, initial authorized cost and duration)
  • Visit all admitted clients within Nairobi region and its environs
  • Liaise with Doctors on the day to day management of patients and obtain medical reports/ expected length of stay where indicated
  • Ensure smooth discharge process and co-ordinate any necessary post-hospitalization/ step down facility care
  • Revise reserves after discharge of member
  • Collect feedback from admitted clients on quality and scope of service by the service provider
  • Assist in carrying out verification and medical audit of claims/invoices before settlement
  • Develop and maintain monthly database on admissions, large claims and extended length of stay
  • Respond to queries from clients, intermediaries and service providers
  • Liaise with other medical underwriters for purposes of market surveys and development of new controls, standards and products
  • Any other duty assigned by management
Job Requirements
  • Diploma or Degree in Nursing
  • Diploma in Insurance/COP
  • Degree in Health systems Management/ Business management
Key Competencies
  • 3 years:experience in clinical setting and 2 years in an insurance set up valid driving license
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Excellent public relations and interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Good IT skills in database management and office systems.
  • Good decision making in benefit utilization management.
  • High levels of integrity and honesty
If you are up to the challenge and meet the criteria set above for these Kenyan jobs send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@uapkenya.com with the job title in the subject line so as to reach us by 25th April 2012.

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