Assistant Director, Petroleum Legal and Compliance at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

V/No. 271/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360- Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16, 800 – 45,000p.m (depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 12,000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Senior Petroleum Legal and Compliance Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public Service;
• a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
• been an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• a Valid Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Kenya;
• demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• ensuring petroleum legal framework is aligned to the Constitution and other related statutes;
• ensuring compliance with statutory petroleum legislations and policies;
• Assessing and reviewing oil and gas contracts and agreements in line with existing legal framework;
• undertaking research on petroleum related legal developments;
• providing advice on legal aspects of oil and gas policies and standards;
• interpreting and implementing court orders, judgements, rulings, arbitration awards and other court documents in liaison with the State Law Office;
•  issuing instructions in litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to oil and gas where necessary;
• providing legal guidance for licensing and acquisition of oil and gas exploration blocks;
• developing legal mechanisms for contractual management of petroleum agreements;
• conducting due diligence on upstream, midstream and downstream legal transactions;
• initiating review of petroleum legal documents in consultation with relevant stakeholders, where necessary;
• determining the appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms including alternative dispute resolution; and
• ensuring compliance with legal obligations on the licenses.