Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, COMMERCIAL SERVICES (1 POSITION) - JOB GRADE 3 (3 YEARS CONTRACT) REF : 2 / 8 / 2023
Looking for a qualified and highly skilled professional to develop and implement commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth.
Qualifications
1. At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have
been at a management level;
2. A Bachelor’s degree in Law degree (LLB);
3. A master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business
Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized university;
4. Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
5. Been admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
6. Membership of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
7. A certificate in Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
(cumulative); and
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Application Requirements
Applicants MUST upload the following
documents during application:
1. A Signed application letter;
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their
current and previous employers, positions held, current and expected salary,
level of education and names of at least three professionals
referees, two of which must be working in the current organization;
3. National Identity Card; and
4. Copies of academic and professional certificates;
Youth, female candidates, Persons with Disability
(PWD) and marginalized are strongly encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to
disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to avail original
and copy of a signed application letter, Curriculum Vitae; certified copies of
the relevant academic and professional certificates; national identity
card; birth certificate and valid clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC;
Credit Reference Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the constitution
during the interview.
Responsibilities
1. Review and analyze the terms and conditions of contracts, leases, policies,
codes, standards, regulations and licenses, instruments of approval other
legal documents;
2. Review Contracts and policy instruments;
3. Propose rules and guidelines on the conduct of operations and advise on
the application of all relevant laws;
4. Propose necessary changes to the law, regulations, codes and standards to
ensure effective and sound regulation of the Energy Sector in Kenya;
5. Identify and advise management on legal challenges that may arise and
risks touching on the day-to-day management and monitor and guide
implementation to ensure compliance;
6. Review and provide legal advice on procurement of fixed and non-fixed
asset in line with the Procurement and disposal Act;
7. Review and advise on the terms and conditions, propose necessary changes
in line with modern regulatory practices of power purchase agreements,
electric generation licenses and other network for effective regulation of
utilities;
8. Participate in the implementation of Directorates strategies, policies and
procedures;
9. Participate during the Organization's stakeholder engagements and make
presentation as may be necessary from time to time;
10. Review the law and advise on areas where gaps exist and make proposals
on new regulations, codes, rules and manuals;
11. Research into topical and emerging legal issues in the Energy Sector;