Secretary, Geo Exploration at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Director, GeoEnergy, CSG 5;
• a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution.
• a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geology, Nuclear Science and Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution. membership to a relevant professional body;
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative and managerial capability; and
• demonstrated clear understanding of national goals, and objectives and the ability
• to translate them into geo-energy policies and programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• spearheading the formulation, implementation and review of policies, legal and regulatory frameworks, standards and guidelines for exploration, production and management of geo-energy resources;
• overseeing development of proposals and review of geo-energy work programs
• and financial expenditure plans for geo-energy resources exploration and development;
• commissioning exploration and research on geo-energy resources;
• coordinating management of upstream coal activities in ongoing projects as defined in the fourth schedule of the Energy Act, 2019;
• promoting and licensing geo-energy resources exploration and development;
• custodian of geo-energy licenses and Benefit Sharing Agreements;
• ensuring compliance with regulations and work commitments of geo-energy service contractors and licensees;
• mobilizing resources for geo-energy development;
• coordinating stakeholder engagement, education and sensitization on geo-energy development;
• overseeing operations and activities of licensees in geo-energy development;
• overseeing compensation and resettlement of the affected communities in the implementation of geo-energy development;
• advising on the adoption of emerging technologies in the exploration, development and utilization of geo-energy resources; and
• receiving and reviewing progress reports on implementation of geo-energy programmes and projects and provide feedback and guidance.