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Manager, Mineral Exploration
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience10 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Description
- To undertake geochemical exploration and providing Technical Advice to the Corporation's CEO on development of proven ore reserves.
- Appointment to this position will be on a Five (5) year contract renewable subject retirement age and performance.
Job Specification
Key Responsibilities
- Designing and managing diverse field-based exploration programs;
- Reviewing research proposals and reports on geological investigation and mineral exploration;
- Reviewing performance of geological contractors and consultants;
- Designing and execution of exploratory drilling to extract subsurface rock cores for sampling, analysis and modelling of 3-D geometry of the ore body to estimate grade and tonnage;
- Conducting studies and identifying growth opportunities to determine the viability of mineral prospects for profitable extraction;
- Ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety Standards, including Personal Protective Equipment;
- Providing overall leadership for the Division by ensuring daily business operations;
- Ensuring continuous capacity building, coaching and mentorship of Division’s Staff;
- Development of Growth Strategy Planning for Mines;
- Evaluating performance and productivity;
- Any other duty or responsibility as may be assigned by the CEO.
Requirement for Appointment
- A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Manager, Mineral Exploration if that person meets the following minimum requirements:
- Master’s degree in the following disciplines: - Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in the following discipline: - Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- At least ten (10) years’ work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a management role;
- Management/Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Registered by the Geologist Registration Board (GRB) and in good standing;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
Key Competences
- Emotional intelligence
- Negotiation skills
- Social intelligence
- Leadership skills
- Commercial awareness
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to National Mining Corporation (NMC) on recruitment.namico.go.ke to apply
