Career Opportunities In
Kenya

EPRA Regulatory Advisor

Primary Obligation:
Ensure full compliance with Kenya’s energy import regulations.

Specific Obligations:

• Interpret EPRA licensing and import requirements

• Validate product specifications and import permits

• Review compliance documentation prior to shipment

• Liaise with EPRA on regulatory clarifications

• Provide written compliance clearance when required

Risk Mitigated: Regulatory blockage, permit invalidation

State & Strategic Off-Taker Interface

Primary Obligation:
Facilitate engagement with pipeline operators and aviation fuel buyers.

Specific Obligations:

• Interface with Kenya Pipeline Company and aviation authorities

• Support access to storage and pipeline infrastructure

• Advise on allocation frameworks and offtake protocols

• Ensure alignment with national fuel supply priorities

Risk Mitigated: Infrastructure access risk, supply interruption

Trade Finance & FX Structuring Advisor

Primary Obligation:
Optimize trade finance structures within Kenyan FX and banking constraints.

Specific Obligations:

• Advise on LC confirmation strategies

• Structure FX-compliant payment flows

• Coordinate with confirming banks on risk mitigation

• Resolve documentary discrepancies impacting payment

Risk Mitigated: FX controls, LC non-confirmation

Shipping & Discharge Supervisor (Mombasa)

Primary Obligation:
Oversee marine execution at the port of discharge.

Specific Obligations:

• Supervise vessel arrival and discharge

• Coordinate with port authorities and inspectors

• Ensure quantity and quality reconciliation

• Escalate operational issues promptly

Risk Mitigated: Port congestion, discharge inefficiencies

Local Legal Counsel (Energy & Trade)

Primary Obligation:
Protect V.E.P.’s contractual and legal position.

Specific Obligations:

• Review and enforce contracts under Kenyan law

• Advise on dispute resolution mechanisms

• Support regulatory and governmental interactions

• Ensure enforceability of offtake agreements

Risk Mitigated: Contractual disputes, legal exposure

Regional Trade Finance Counsel

Obligations:

• Design LC and payment structures

• Coordinate confirming banks

• Resolve documentary discrepancies

• Maintain bank compliance standards

Sanctions & Compliance Officer (Advisory)

Obligations:

• Screen counterparties and transactions

• Ensure OFAC/EU compliance

• Maintain KYC/KYB records

• Advise on sanctions exposure

Inspection & Quality Assurance Lead

Obligations:

• Appoint independent inspectors (SGS, BV, Intertek)

• Manage quality and quantity certification

• Resolve quality disputes

• Protect contractual specifications

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