Following
the appointment of the immediate former Managing Director & Chief Executive
Offícer, Eng.Joseph K. Njoroge to the position of Principal Secretary, Ministry
of Energy & Petroleum, the Board of Kenya Power is seeking to identify and
recruit a self-driven and highly qualified individual to fill the vacant
position of Managing Director & Chief Executive
Officer.
The
Managing Director & CEO will be accountable to the Board of Directors, and
shall be the Principal
Officer of the Board, responsible for the day to day running of the Company, overall leadership and
implementation of Board mandate.
Officer of the Board, responsible for the day to day running of the Company, overall leadership and
implementation of Board mandate.
Job
Profile
- Providing
overall leadership and administration of operations of the Company under
the guidance of the Board.
- Developing short
term corporate strategies for Board approval and implementation as
stipulated in the Company Strategic Plan.
- Managing
internal multi-disciplinary teams and external parties to ensure agreed
corporate objectives are realised.
- Developing
performance standards together with mechanisms for monitoring and
evaluation.
- Ensuring
compliance with applicable statutory, legal and regulatory requirements
and establishing mitigation measures against emerging business risks.
- Promoting the
Company’s image and developing good working relationships with all
stakeholders and partners while promoting the principles of good
governance in the Company.
- Developing
networks and partnerships with development partners and spearheading donor
collaboration and fundraising for project ¡mplementation.
- Advising the
Board of Directors on operations, investment planning and sustainable
development of Company interests.
- Directing and
co-ordinating Company operations and administration to ensure that the
various organs operate in conformity with the overall operational plans
and performance targets.
- Formulating a
comprehensive workforce succession plan to ensure availability of
qualified human resources for the smooth maintenance of the network and
future sustainability of the Organisation’s operations.
- Advising the
Board of Directors concerning future activities of the Company and on the
objectives and policies while mitigating risks which would affect the
smooth management of the Company.
- Promoting
harmony and cohesiveness within the Company and with other partners.
- Effectively
supporting the realisation of Vision 2030.
Selection
Criteria
- The ideal
candidate will be a holder of a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a
recognised university in the field of Engineering, Physical Sciences,
Social Sciences, Finance, Energy, or other related fields.
- A Master’s
degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage. Where applicable,
the applicant must be a registered member of the relevant professional
body.
- Should have at
least 10 years relevant work experience in senior Management position(s).
- Should have
undergone a Corporate Governance/Leadership Course at a recognised
institution.
- Should be a
person of high integrity and should meet the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
- Should have
exceptional visionary leadership and negotiation skills with capacity to
engage with local, regional and international organisations.
- Should have
excellent communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal,
analytical, organisational and team leadership capabilities and high
professional ethical standing.
- Demonstrated
change leader with transformative leadership capability.
- Should be
self-driven and capable of working under minimum supervision.
- Should have the
capacity to mobilise financial resources for project implementation.
- Understanding of
Kenya’s energy and public sectors will be an added advantage.
If
you believe you fit the required profile, please send your application in
confidence to the postal address below by 5 pm on Wednesday, 31st July
2013.
In
addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your
qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration
as well as copies of professional / academic certificates.
Include
your day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses
of three referees.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Board
Chairman
Kenya Power
Stima Plaza, 7th Floor
Kolobot Road
P.O. Box 30099-00100
Nairobi
Kenya Power
Stima Plaza, 7th Floor
Kolobot Road
P.O. Box 30099-00100
Nairobi
