We are an international oil & gas company with operations in
Africa, Europe, South Asia & South America.
Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom
and responsibility to make a difference.
Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our
key success factors that we want to continue building on.
As the company prepares for further exploration and appraisal
activities, Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to appoint several new positions:
Social Performance Manager
Location: Nairobi
This is a key position within the Tullow Kenya organisation and
will be responsible for the assessment and management of socio-economic impacts
associated with the exploration, appraisal and potential development of
Tullow’s licence areas in North West Kenya.
This position will:
- Play
a key leadership role in supporting exploration & appraisal
activities, logistics, future development planning and project execution
to ensure socio-economic impacts are assessed, understood and
appropriately managed.
- Work
closely with other departments to ensure the integrated planning and
execution of site based activities.
- Manage
all aspects of socio-economic baseline data collection, social impact
assessment and management, community investment and grassroots stakeholder
engagement.
- Manage
a team of social performance professionals, including community based
liaison staff.
The successful candidate will be degree qualified in
anthropology or the social sciences with at least eight to ten years experience
working within a social performance or impact management role in extractive
industries or major infrastructure development.
Previous experience in social impact assessment and management
practices according to relevant international standards is
essential.
Candidates should also demonstrate an ability to manage diverse
teams across multiple and remote locations.
While the position is based in Nairobi, regular travel to
operational sites will be required.
Social Investment Coordinator
Location: Nairobi
This role will be instrumental in developing and executing
Tullow Kenya’s social investment programmes within its areas of operation and
also at a national level.
The position will be responsible for:
- Executing
Tullow Kenya’s Social Investment Strategy which supports operations and
enhances community development outcomes.
- Managing
a number of implementing partners to ensure efficient delivery of agreed
development programmes.
- Supporting
in-country implementation of Tullow Group initiatives in the areas of
health and education.
- Ensuring
that social investment initiatives deliver against agreed objectives,
including budget and schedule.
The successful candidate will be degree qualified in humanities,
social science or arts and have at least three to four years of experience
within a community development or social performance role.
Previous experience within the extractive industries or a major
infrastructure project would be beneficial.
Project management and coordination skills are essential.
Candidates should also demonstrate grassroots experience in
delivering social investment programmes or interventions, preferably within
remote and challenging environments.
While the position is based in Nairobi, regular travel to remote
operational sites will be required.
Field Supervisor, Stakeholder Engagement
Location: Field
This role will be critical in establishing and maintaining
strong working relationships with key stakeholders within Tullow Kenya’s areas
of operation.
The position will be responsible for:
- Building
productive and meaningful relationships with Tullow Kenya’s key
stakeholders within operational areas, including surrounding communities.
- Managing
all grassroots stakeholder engagement activities, including stakeholder
grievances.
- Providing
day-to-day management of a team of Community Liaison Officers to ensure
that business requirements are met in an efficient and timely manner.
- Supporting
Tullow Kenya’s Social Investment programmes as required.
- Contributing
to the business planning process as required.
The successful candidate will be degree qualified in humanities
or social science and have at least five years of experience within a community
relations role.
Previous experience within the extractive industries or a major
infrastructure project would be beneficial as would a sound knowledge of local
community customs and traditions.
Candidates should also demonstrate experience in managing
grievances and operating within remote
and challenging environments.
and challenging environments.
IT Infrastructure Analyst
Location: Nairobi
This role exists to be part of a global infrastructure team
operating and maintaining local and remote infrastructure services.
The person will serve as a technical expert providing support to
desktop Support Analysts, testing, operating and maintaining Tullow Kenya’s IT
infrastructure.
This position will be responsible for:
- Delivery
of a measured infrastructure service against an agreed internal SLA/OLA;
- Taking
ownership of the infrastructure in the respective location and executing
and maintaining enhancements to the environment. This will be achieved
through a structured approach to change control. This will also apply to
any remote locations where Tullow Kenya have ownership of equipment;
- Working
within the overall global infrastructure team to achieve a high level of
service and up-time for all infrastructure.
The successful candidate will have at least 5 years specific
experience and professional accreditation in Windows Server (e.g. to MCSE
level) including Windows 2003/2008 Group Policies (GPOs) – design and
implementation; Exchange 2007; Windows scripting (VBS or otherwise) – including
logon scripts; Registry management; Base metal server builds and subsequent
maintenance.
Experience with Citrix and VM Ware would be advantageous.
In addition, the individual should have a thorough understanding
of networks (LAN and WAN), switches, security protocols and firewalls.
CISCO experience is preferred, whilst CCNA or equivalent is not
essential.
Education requirements are MCSE qualification with demonstrable
time spent supporting Windows servers, networks and infrastructure systems.
ITIL foundation course and above or demonstrated working within an ITIL
environment preferable.
Accounts Payable Accountants (2)
Location: Nairobi
This role is critical to ensuring the timely and accurate
registering, processing of invoices in accordance with Company policies, timely
communication to various Suppliers on payments and maintaining up to date,
accurate supplier reconciliations.
The person will be responsible for:
- Intercompany
posting, reconciliation and confirmation.
- Fixed
assets reconciliation and management.
- Stock
& creditors reconciliation in all ledgers.
- Posting
supplier invoices to all ledgers.
- Allocation
of shared ledger costs to the JVs.
- Requesting
for supplier account creation in Maximo.
- Deal
with suppliers on a day to day basis.
- Posting
of accruals and prepayments in all ledgers.
- Assist
in audit file preparation.
- Other
ad-hoc projects that may be required from time to time.
The successful candidate will have a Financial Accounting
Degree/Diploma, at least 3-4 years experience in full accounts payable
function.
Previous experience using Maximo will be an added
advantage.
Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry is desirable but
not essential.
Civil Engineering Manager
Location: Nairobi & Field
This role exists to lead the planning and execution of all Civil
works & civils related programme by offering over sight technical planning
support and project management.
The position will be responsible for:
- Ensuring
all civil engineering activities are conducted in accordance with Tullow
Management Standards and are in place to support operational readiness in
both the exploration and development phases.
- Supporting
sourcing and evaluation of civil works contractors to ensure work is
conducted in line with approved contracting and procurement process.
- Managing
all the Contractors and ensure that services provided are in line with
applicable standards.
- Ensuring
that technical studies, field investigations, design and contract
documentation undertaken by the team and external suppliers conform to
Tullow standards and that industry wide best practice is adhered to.
- Providing
decision support information to other departments with respect to civil
works requirements for various projects.
The successful candidate will have a Bsc. Degree in civil
engineering (essential) and Postgraduate
qualifications in project management (desirable).
qualifications in project management (desirable).
(S)he will have a proven track record of managing Civil
Engineering teams and works in Kenya and East Africa as well as experience in
managing multiple projects in a busy operation.
Specific experience in general roads and facilities construction
is required. Fluids storage and pipeline constructions experience is desirable.
All applicants should be highly motivated individuals with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
All applicants should be highly motivated individuals with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
They should exhibit high levels of personal integrity and have
the ability to influence, inspire confidence and build trust at all levels of
the organisation.
How to apply
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a detailed CV
highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a
daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone
contacts of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, Tausi Court, 3rd Floor
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, Tausi Court, 3rd Floor
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Closing date: Wednesday 13th June 2012