1. MANAGER – GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT

Job Title: Manager – Geothermal Resource Assessment (1 Post)

Job Reference Number: GDC/CS/HRM/GRA/01/2025

Terms of Employment: 5 Year Contract Renewable subject to Performance

Job Grade: GDC3

Department: Geothermal Resource Assessment

Reporting to: General Manager - Geothermal Resource Development

a) Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for reconnaissance, research, exploration, assessment, development, monitoring and management of geothermal resources for sustainable geothermal development.

b) Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

i. Providing leadership in the development and implementation of geothermal resource assessment strategies including development of departmental workplans and budgets

ii. Efficient and effective exploration of geothermal resources through surface geoscientific studies and exploration drilling so that sustainable development of geothermal power is achieved in an economical, timely, safe and in an environmentally friendly manner

iii. Overseeing the development of reliable geothermal model and ensure effective geothermal well targeting and drilling with an objective to get more steam for the development of geothermal power

iv. Coordination of data collected from borehole geology/geochemistry and resource assessment in developing and updating of the geothermal model

v. Facilitate geo-hazard monitoring in all developed fields to ensure effective management of associated risks

vi. Effectively manage the capacity building and career development of internal expertise/experts

vii. Providing advice on the direction of geothermal resource development in accordance with the geothermal expansion plan of the company

viii. Facilitating objective capacity building of internal expertise targeted towards the provision of technical knowledge and knowhow in the region through the Geothermal Centre of Excellence

ix. Prudent management of departmental resources including Human and Financial resources

x. Facilitating scientific and resource assessment innovations and consultancy services in liaison with the mandated Department

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i. A minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience four (4) years must be in a Supervision role

ii. Master’s degree in: -, Earth/Geological Science, Geology, Geochemistry, Geothermal Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

iii. Bachelor’s degree in: - Earth/Geological Science, Geology, Chemistry, Geochemistry, Physics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

iv. Post Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology or an equivalent from a recognized institution

v. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)

vi. Be a member of any relevant professional body/association

vii. Proficiency in computer applications

viii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i. Analytical

ii. Initiative

iii. Management

iv. Leadership

v. Negotiation skills