Economic Regulation
Reporting to the Principal Surveillance and Enforcement
Officer, the successful candidates will work under the supervision of a senior
officer and will assist in surveillance and inspection of sites, facilities and
licensees to ensure regulatory compliance in energy and petroleum sectors, and
taking appropriate enforcement actions in cases of non-compliance.
Electricity Enforcement Officer
Office Assistant (2 Posts)
Driver (3 Posts)
Principal Administration Officer
Corporate Communications Officer
Senior Finance Officer
Principal Internal Auditor
Grade 6
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)
(Formerly Energy Regulatory Commission) is a State Corporation established
under the Energy Act 2019. The Authority is seeking to recruit suitable
qualified, experienced, result-oriented and highly motivated Kenyan citizens to
fill the following vacant position:
Responsibilities
·
Reviewing and implementing of
applicable standards, codes and regulations in Kenya;
·
Preparing drafts on procedures, rules
or guidelines for enforcement and compliance operations;
·
Conducting compliance checks on all
related areas and services;
·
Investigating allegations of
contravention of Energy Act and related regulations;
·
Undertaking investigations on
complaints and suspicion of non-compliance;
·
Drafting surveillance and compliance
reports.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Membership with a relevant
professional body, where applicable;
·
Proficiency in Computer applications
skills; and
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution
Electricity Enforcement Officer
Grade 6
Reporting to the Principal Surveillance and Enforcement
Officer, the successful candidates will work under the supervision of a senior
officer and will assist in surveillance and inspection of sites, facilities and
licensees to ensure regulatory compliance in energy and petroleum sectors, and
taking appropriate enforcement actions in cases of non-compliance.
Responsibilities
·
Implementing of applicable standards,
codes and regulations in Kenya;
·
Reviewing of standards and
regulations in the Country;
·
Maintaining effective collaboration
and partnerships with stakeholders;
·
Preparing drafts on procedures, rules
or guidelines for enforcement and compliance operations;
·
Conducting compliance checks on all
related areas and services;
·
Investigating allegations of
contravention of Energy Act and related regulations;
·
Undertaking investigations on
complaints and suspicion of non-compliance;
·
Reviewing of procedures for
operations.
·
Drafting surveillance and compliance
reports.
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering in
any of the following fields: Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Membership with a relevant
professional body, where applicable;
·
Proficiency in Computer applications
skills; and
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution
Office Assistant (2 Posts)
Grade 10
(2 Positions)
Reporting to the Principal Administration Officer, the
successful candidate will be responsible for attending to general routine
office services, which include providing cleaning services, messengerial duties
and provision of related office assistance roles.
Qualifications
·
At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in
the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
·
Proficiency in computers;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the constitution.
Driver (3 Posts)
Grade 9
(3 Positions)
Terms: Contract
Reporting to the Principal Administration Officer, the
successful candidates will be responsible for the provision of safe and timely
transportation of authorized goods and passengers as well as the good
maintenance of EPRA vehicles.
Qualifications
·
Four (4) years relevant working
experience as a Driver
·
KCSE mean grade D+ (plus) or equivalent
qualification;
·
Valid Class BCE Driving License free
from any endorsement
·
Trade Test for Drivers III
·
Proficiency in computer application
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution
Principal Administration Officer
Grade 4
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resource &
Administration successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient
and effective provision of general office administration services; including
hospitality, employee safety and wellness, conducive work environment,
maintenance and management of EPRA’s property/assets, fleet management and
provision of transport services.
Responsibilities
·
Developing and implementing
administration policy and procedures;
·
Formulating departmental policies and
procedures and other documentation in line with ISO 9001:2015 Standard;
·
Preparing division budget, supervise
staff, recommend staff for training supervision and management;
·
Overseeing preparation of terms of
reference for different contracts, participate in evaluation process, manage
the contracts and prepare reports
·
Ensuring Compliance with
Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Qualifications
·
At least eight (8) years of relevant
work experience, three (3) of which must be at supervisory level;
·
A Bachelors’ degree in any of the
following disciplines: Business Management, Public Administration, Human
Resource Management, Finance, Commerce, Social Sciences or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
·
A Master’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: Business Management, Public Administration, Human
Resource Management, Finance, Commerce, Transport Management/Logistics; Social
Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Attended Management course lasting
not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
Member to relevant professional body
in good standing, where applicable;
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance;
Corporate Communications Officer
Grade 4
Terms: Contract
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the
successful candidate will be responsible for branding and development and
implementation of EPRA’s communication and branding strategy, policies and
plans.
Responsibilities
·
Developing, managing and overseeing
implementation of Corporate Communication and Branding Strategy and policy;
·
Developing and managing information,
education and communication materials;
·
Ensuring a positive corporate image
and providing media liaison services;
·
Developing corporate social
responsibility programs.
·
Mentoring and coaching staff
Qualifications
·
At least eight (8) years relevant
work experience three (3) of which should have been in supervisory role;
·
A Bachelor’s Degree in
Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
·
A Master’s Degree in Communication,
Journalism Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
·
Professional qualification and
membership in good standing;
·
Management course lasting not less
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
Proficiency in computer skills;
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance; and
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution
Senior Finance Officer
Grade 5
Reporting to Principal Finance Officer the successful
candidate will be responsible for ensuring prudent management of financial
resources and the reporting thereof within the existing legal and regulatory
framework.
Responsibilities
·
Preparation of monthly management
accounts and variance reports for submission to management and the commission;
·
Computing corporate taxes and
ensuring compliance with statutory requirements;
·
Collecting and reviewing various
financial data for the preparation of financial statements and other reports
for both internal and external use.
·
Preparing EPRA for its corporate-wide
annual audit and monitoring implementation of the auditor’s recommendations.
·
Analyzing monthly general ledger
account activity, journal entries, accruals, variances to forecast, and
reconciliation of various accounts, fixed asset administration
·
Reporting on EPRA’s assets and
liabilities including balance sheet account reconciliations and review of
intangible assets and updating the asset register
Qualifications
·
At least four (4) years working
experience;
·
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines: Finance, Accounts Commerce (Finance Option), Business
Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
·
A Master’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines: Finance, Accounts Commerce (Finance Option), Business
Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a
recognized institution; is an added advantage;
·
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
Or its equivalent;
·
Membership of professional body
(Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ICPAK, ACCA) in good
standing;
·
Certificate in supervisory course
lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance;
·
Proficiency in Computer Applications;
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution
·
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution
Principal Internal Auditor
Grade 4
Reporting to Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance
the successful candidate will be responsible for providing an independent
assurance service to EPRA through the audit committee, focusing on reviewing
the effectiveness of the governance, risk assurance and control processes that
management has put in place and providing advice to management on governance
risks and controls.
Responsibilities
·
Coordinating the internal audit risk
identification, assessment and mitigation;
·
Reviewing all the Audit Working
Papers (AWPs) to ensure that the audit evidence gathered supports the audit
findings as documented;
·
Inspecting systems to determine their
efficiency and protective value in the recording and management of resources;
·
Carrying out frequent system reviews
to identify discrepancies of information and/or documentation for the purposes
of reaching resolutions, ensuring accuracy of data and complying with
established procedures;
·
Developing strategies to ensure
efficiency and effectiveness of operating systems;
·
Monitoring the implementation of all
audit recommendations and prepare a status report on quarterly basis;
·
Establishing and managing a risk
register for internal audit department and update it frequently.
Qualifications
·
At least eight of (8) years relevant
work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of
supervision;
·
Have Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce,
Business Administration, Business Management (Accounting Option) or equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
·
Have Master’s degree in Business
Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from
a recognized institution;
·
Membership of the Institute of
Internal Auditors (IIA) or Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); in
good standing
·
Proficient in computer applications;
·
Demonstrated results in work
performance
·
A certificate in management course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks
Other requirements
Applicants are required to provide a detailed CV
indicating their current and previous employers, positions held, current and
expected salary, names of at least three professional referees, education and
professional certificates together with a copy of national identity card or
passport.
The shortlisted candidates will additionally be required
to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010 and provide:
1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations;
2. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
3. Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
4. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
and
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The Authority will offer attractive salaries and benefits
to the selected candidates who can look forward to a rewarding career in a
professionally run organization. The successful candidates will be offered
employment on contract and permanent and pensionable terms as specified.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements can
submit applications attaching a signed application letter, copies of education
and professional certificates, a detailed CV giving details of telephone
contact, email address, names and contacts of three (3) professional referees
not later than 5.00pm 6th August 2019.
Applications clearly indicating job applied for should be
sent to:
Email: recruitment072019@erc.go.ke
EPRA values diversity therefore youth, female candidates,
Persons with Disability (PWD) and marginalized are strongly encouraged to
apply.
EPRA is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will
lead to automatic disqualification.
Recruitment process is free. The Authority does charge any
processing fees at all.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACT