Director General at Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)

Job Summary

1. A citizen of Kenya;
2. A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent in the fields of engineering, physical sciences, law, finance, environmental studies, economics or energy;
3. At least seven (7) years’ management experience at a senior level;
4. At least two (2) years’ of experience in petroleum and energy;
5. A Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent in any of the following fields; Engineering, physical science, law, finance, economics, environmental studies, energy or its equivalent from a recognized university will be an added advantage;
6. Professional qualification and membership to a professional body, in good standing;
7. Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical and economic regulation of energy sector utilities involved in generation, importation, exportation, transmission, distribution,supply and use of electrical energy;
• Oversee the regulation of petroleum sector utilities involved in importation, refining, exportation, transportation, storage and sale of petroleum and petroleum products;
• Guide the regulation, monitoring and supervision of upstream petroleum operations and infrastructure in Kenya;
• Provide oversight in regulation of production, conversion, distribution, supply, marketing and use of renewable energy in Kenya including solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, tidal and hydropower;
• Provide leadership in formulation, enforcement and review of environmental, health, safety and quality standards for the electricity, renewable energy, mid, down and upstream petroleum subsectors with otherstatutory bodies;
• Provide leadership in the regulation and promotion of energy efficient practices and management in Kenya;
• Provide leadership in the regulation of exploration, extraction, production, processing, transportation, storage, exportation, importation and sale of coal bed methane gas and other energy forms;
• Provide guidance in setting, review and approval of contracts, tariffs and charges in the Energy and Petroleum sectors;
• Provide guidance in collection and maintenance of all energy and petroleum data in Kenya;
• Provide leadership in the enforcement of the regulations in the energy and petroleum sectors;
• Oversee the development and implementation of petroleum sector plans and the monitoring of approved energy projects;
• Provide guidance in the protection of consumers, investors and other stakeholder interests;
• Oversee monitoring of competition in the energy and petroleum sectors in consultation with the Competition Authority;
• Provide oversight in the development of the Authority’s strategic plans, work plans, annual operating budgets;
• Oversee research on emerging policy and regulatory practices in the global and local energy and petroleum space;
• Provides leadership in monitoring the financial performance of energy and petroleum sector players;
• Oversee all human resource matters including development and implementation of the organization structure,
• recruitment, staff welfare, capacity building and succession plan in the Authority;
• 18. Provide guidance on continuousimprovement in the quality of service provided by the Authority;
• 19.Oversee implementation of government policies and directives at the Authority;
• 20.Oversee prudent utilization of the Authority’s assets and resources;
• 21.Provide oversight on the development and implementation of corporate policies,strategies and programmes;
• 22. Provide guidance in stakeholder and corporate image management of the organization;
• 23. Provide leadership to senior management and staff

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• 1. The Accounting Officer of the Authority;
• 2. Develop energy regulatory frameworks and recommend to the National and County governments to ensure
• sustainable, cost efficient and quality energy;
• 3.Develop petroleum regulatory frameworks and recommend to the National and County governments to
• ensure sustainable, cost efficient and quality petroleum products;
• 4. Secretary to the National Upstream Petroleum Advisory Council (NUPAC);
• 5. Ensure the development and review of regulationsin the energy and petroleum sectors;
• 6. Provide information and statistics on energy and petroleum sectors to the relevant Cabinet Secretaries;
• 7. Principal Spokesperson of the Authority;
• 8. Implement the decisions of the Board and Government policies;
• 9. Liaison between the Board and management;
• 10. Foster a corporate culture that promotes good governance in the Authority;
• 11. Ensure proper internal monitoring and control systems in the Authority;
• 12.Coordinate the development and maintenance of corporate risk management framework to ensure risks are
• effectively monitored and managed;
• 13.Represent the Authority in local and international fora including peer regulators, regulatory associations and
• development agencies;
• 14. Develop and strengthen networks and partnership with other government agencies, private sector and development partners;
• 15. Approve performance targets in the Authority;
• 16. Undertake performance appraisal for Senior Management;
• 17.Ensure the Authority promotes corporate citizenship and social responsibility;
• 18. Ensure proper implementation of local content requirements;
• 19. Ensure compliance with the Constitution of Kenya, applicable laws, Government policy and directives;