Economic Regulation Officer at Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)

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

• 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

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:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• 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.