Wayleave & Permit Specialist at West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC)

Found in: beBee S KE - 4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Kenya West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Full time

Firmly established as Africa’s carriers’ carrier, award-winning capacity wholesaler WIOCC provides international and African telcos and ISPs with unrivalled high-speed, resilient and diverse capacity into, within and out of Africa.

Job Objective:
The Wayleave & Permit Specialist will support the department in ensuring full compliance with permitting and wayleave regulations across various jurisdictions in which WIOCC Group operates.
About the Role:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing essential support to the department to design and implement policies, procedures, and controls specifically tailored to wayleave and permit compliance regulations and requirements.

They will collaborate with the Engineering department in negotiating, processing and receiving wayleaves or associated consents. They will also work with internal stakeholders to perform and manage all processes relating to wayleaves and permit applications and ensure timely submission and renewal.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive permitting and wayleave compliance risk assessments to define ‘best practice’ and innovative business processes to ensure an optimised wayleave and permitting process.
Stay up to date with international and local permitting and wayleave laws, regulations, and industry guidelines relevant to our business operations.
Collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders to develop and execute permitting and wayleave compliance audit plans to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and processes.
Identify areas of non-compliance or potential risks related to permitting and wayleave and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Assist in conducting permitting and wayleave compliance monitoring and assessments.
Assist in the development and delivery of comprehensive permitting compliance training programs for employees, ensuring awareness of regulatory obligations and internal policies specific to permitting.
Contribute to fostering a culture of permitting compliance through regular communication and training initiatives.
Assist in the investigation and response to permitting compliance incidents.
Support the department in the investigation of permitting compliance violations or breaches.
Maintain accurate records of permitting compliance incidents and resolutions.
Keep abreast of emerging regulatory trends and changes in the permitting and wayleave landscape

Minimum Qualification & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional certifications in permitting compliance (e.g., Certified Permitting Compliance Professional) are highly desirable
Minimum 5 years of in-house experience with a strong history of regulatory compliance, permitting, or wayleave management

Skills

Strong understanding of international and local compliance frameworks
Experience conducting permitting and wayleave compliance audits, risk assessments, and investigations
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex permitting and wayleave regulations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at various levels
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Efficient and results-oriented
Self-motivated person able to work under minimum supervision
Good communication skills – oral and written

Attributes

Client-focused, relationship-builder
Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards
Boundless, passionate and flexible
Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork


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