The
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned
corporation incorporated on 2nd December, 2008 under the Company's Act, Cap 486
as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on
Energy.
The
Mandate of the Company is to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain high
voltage electricity transmission infrastructure, the National Electricity
Transmission Grid and Regional Interconnectors.
The
Mission of the Company is to build and operate a national electricity
transmission network that is reliable, efficient, effective, safe and
environment-friendly through innovative and best practices; and to promote
regional power trade for socio-economic development.
To
achieve the above mandate, KETRACO has so far completed and commissioned
1,115.5km of transmission lines with 5000km committed and on-going
projects.
The
Company has an asset base of over Kshs. 77 Billion. In addition, and to
increase access to electricity, KETRACO plans to construct additional 7000km of
transmission lines in the next five years.
In
order to meet the planned growth and improve access to electricity in Kenya,
the Board of Directors of KETRACO now wish to identify and recruit a capable
officer to fill the following Management position:
Senior
Manager – Wayleave Acquisition
(1
Post)
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/91/Vol
I - B
Job
Description: The Senior Manager will be responsible to the General Manager
Technical Services for effective coordination and implementation of Land
Survey, Land Economist, Environmentalists and Social Economists functions to
ensure effective acquisition of wayleave corridor.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Participating
in the development of section plans, objectives, strategies, policies,
norms and procedures;
- Liaising
with local communities to ensure success of resettlement programmes;
- Overseeing
implementation of Land Survey, environmental management, and Land Economic
policies, strategies, plans and other relevant statutes to ensure
compliance with relevant policies and guidelines on wayleave acquisition;
- Overseeing
the conduct of feasibility studies and socio impact assessment on all
KETRACO projects to confirm viability of projects on key requirements such
as environmental and regulatory issues, project structuring, estimation of
project costs and the development of an economic and financial model in
line with KETRACO goals and objectives;
- Overseeing
inspection, audit and system studies on KETRACO projects and facilities
for viability and compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, goals and
objectives on power safety;
- Analysing
project performance reports and prepare action plans;
- Liaising
with other departments/divisions/sections to ensure timely response to
queries and issues affecting projects;
- Overseeing
supervision of contracted services on KETRACO projects;
- Ensuring
all communities affected by KETRACO projects are compensated; and
- Managing
section resources, supervising, appraising and identifying staff training
and development needs.
Job
Specifications:
- The
right candidate must have served as a Land Surveyor or Land Economist for
a minimum of ten (10) years in a comparable and relevant position in the
Public or Private sector, six (6) of which must have been in a Senior
Management level;
- He/she
will have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Land
Surveying and Potogrammetry, Geometrics, Geomatic Engineering, Technology
in Geo-informatic, Geo-spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology
Survey, Land Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution of higher learning;
- Practical
working knowledge of an ERP such as SAP is essential. A Master’s level
qualification is desirable;
- Must
be a member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) or be
registered by a relevant professional body;
- Have
attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Terms
of Service and Remuneration
The
appointment for this position will be permanent and pensionable.
The
successful candidate for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration
package in accordance with the Company guidelines.
Senior
Manager - Project Management & Construction
(1
Post)
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/91/Vol I - B
Job
Description: The Senior Manager will be responsible to the General Manager
Technical Services for coordination and implementation of Projects.
Duties
and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
- Providing
technical leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of
design and construction strategies and design of transmission network;
- Co-ordinating
and supervising design of major projects in liaison with the other
relevant departments/divisions and stakeholders;
- Formulating
power system design standards in liaison with other divisions and
enforcing compliance;
- Sourcing
and managing design contractual services as per approved procedures and
policies;
- Liaising
with external contractors to ensure that designs conform to Company
standards;
- Budgeting
and budgetary control for the department;
- Maintaining
a supportive working environment to foster optimum performance;
- Monitoring
the performance management of the department;
- Implementing
management and technological innovations to enhance efficiency in the
department;
- Creating
and maintaining detailed project schedules as per approved policies and
procedures;
- Working
closely with the project site managers during construction phase to ensure
that the drawings, material and equipment are within the defined
parameters;
- Providing
technical information to staff and subcontractors to ensure projects
comply with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design
instructions;
- Researching
and recommending solutions to problems, including conflict, interferences
and error or omissions;
- Ensuring
continuous updating and accurate generation of construction documents;
- Participating
in the preparation of field change requests to resolve the design and
engineering issues.
Job
Specifications:
- The
right candidate will have a minimum of ten (10) years in Engineering
Project Management in the Public or Private Sector, six (6) of which must
have been in a Senior Management level and must have a proven track record
of Project Design and Construction;
- Must
have at least seven (7) years post registration experience in management
of construction projects worth one billion and above, preferably in
projects financed by multilateral agencies;
- He/she
will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with relevant certification
in project management, practical working knowledge of an ERP such as SAP
is essential. A Master’s level qualification is desirable;
- Must
be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and registered
by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
- Must
have a valid Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of
Kenya;
- Have
a certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership
Development Programme lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a
recognized institution.
Terms
of Service and Remuneration
The
appointment for this position will
be permanent and
pensionable.
The
successful candidate for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration
package in accordance with the Company guidelines.
Company
Secretary / Senior Manager, Legal Services
(1
Post)
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/90/Vol I – B
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Company Secretary/Senior Manager Legal Services
is responsible for ensuring that KETRACO complies with standard financial and
legal practice and maintains high standards of Corporate Governance.
The
jobholder will act as a link between the Board of Directors and the principal
shareholder (Government), reporting in a timely and accurate manner on
statutory procedures and developments.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Overseeing
the formulation, implementation and review of the Organization’s laws,
by-laws, strategies on litigation and other relevant regulations and risk
management, records and property management;
- Ensuring
that the Company complies with statutory obligations and other regulatory
requirements;
- Liaising
with the Attorney General on all litigation matters;
- Ensuring
effective and efficient management of agreements and contracts;
- Carrying
out investigation on legal issues affecting the Organization;
- Overseeing
drawing, designing and implementation of legal agreements and contracts in
liaison with relevant divisions/departments;
- Monitoring
and ensuring compliance with legal framework, agreements and contracts;
- Coordinating
the preparation and processing of legal opinion, legal notices and other
gazettements;
- Vetting
and recommending legal fees payable to external advocates;
- Taking
custody of the Company’s seal and security documents including land title
documents and other vital legal records and documents;
- Overseeing
the drafting and vetting of contracts;
- Overseeing
filing of statutory annual returns with the registrar of companies
including changes in directorship;
- Monitoring
the performance of the legal unit including achievement of performance
targets;
- Advising
staff disciplinary committee on prosecution procedures and legal
requirements;
- Overseeing
the research on emerging legal issues and advising the Organization
accordingly;
- Ensuring
awareness creation to company staff on the requirements of relevant
legislation to ensure compliance with legal statutes/legislators; and
- Overseeing
supervision, staff development and performance management.
Job
Specifications:
- The
right candidate will have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively
responsible working experience with at least 6 years in a senior
management/leadership position leading and managing Company Secretarial
and Legal responsibilities of a large organization in the public or
private sector;
- He
/she must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution of
higher learning;
- Have
a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- A
Master’s level qualification is desirable;
- Be
an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and must have a current Law
Practicing Certificate;
- Have
a Certified Public Secretaries (K) certificate offered by KASNEB;
- Certificate
in Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Development Programme
lasting not less than three (3) Weeks from a recognized institution.
Terms
of Service and Remuneration
The
appointment for this position will be for a contractual period of four (4)
years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set
performance targets and outcomes.
The
successful candidate for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration
package in accordance with the Company guidelines.
Senior
Manager, Supply Chain
(1
Post)
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/89/Vol
I - B
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Senior Manager Supply Chain is responsible and
accountable for managing and coordinating all aspects of procurement, inventory
management and logistics, adding value to the activities of the Company by
making sure procurement process is timely and based on value for money, quality
and is fully compliant to all relevant public procurement regulations and
guidelines.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Overseeing
the development, implementation and review of organization procurement
manual, policies, plans, regulations and procedures;
- Ensuring
compliance with established and internationally recognised procurement
procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines applicable in all procurement
transactions;
- Overseeing
monitoring and evaluation of procured goods and services;
- Overseeing
evaluation of the performance of suppliers and contractors;
- Overseeing
supply chain management activities in such areas as fleet management,
inventory and stock control, disposal of stores and equipment, evaluation
of tender documents and presentation to tender committee for adjudication;
- Ensuring
payment of suppliers of goods and services;
- Overseeing
the conduct of procurement market research; and
- Overseeing
supervision, staff development and performance appraisal.
Job
Specifications:
- The
right candidate will have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively
responsible working experience with at least 6 years in a senior
management/leadership position leading and managing procurement and
logistics responsibilities of a large organization in the public or private
sector;
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management and
Logistics, Commerce/Business Administration (Supplies Management option)
or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution of higher
learning. The desired candidate should have a professional purchasing
qualification such as CIPS and must be registered with and have a current
Supplies Practitioners License from, the Kenya Institute of Supply
Management;
- Practical
working knowledge and competence with purchasing management software
and/or automated procurement systems, such as SAP is mandatory. A Master’s
level qualification is desirable;
- Certificate
in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Development
Programme lasting not less than three (3) Weeks from a recognized
institution.
Terms
of Service and Remuneration
The
appointment for this position will be for a contractual period of four (4)
years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set
performance targets and outcomes.
The
successful candidate for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration
package in accordance with the Company guidelines.
Senior
Manager, Human Resource and Administration
1 Post
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/88/Vol I - B
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Senior HR&ADM Manager is responsible and
accountable for planning, directing and executing all human resources
strategies, policies and activities, including: talent acquisition and
retention, remuneration, employee engagement and labour relations, learning and
development, performance management, change management and security services.
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- overseeing
the formulation and interpretation of human resource management policies,
rules and regulations including those relating to pensions, salary
administration, labour laws and other statutes that impact on the human
resource;
- Identify,
attract, deploy and retain qualified and skilled personnel;
- Maintain
a robust remuneration strategy and appropriate terms and conditions of
employment;
- Ensure
efficient and effective administration of services including maintenance
of KETRACO property, offices, substations and provision of transport
services and security services;
- Ensure
continuous development and maintenance of effective performance management
systems;
- Coordinating
training needs assessments for KETRACO staff;
- Guiding
on all matters related to appointments and placement, discipline,
promotions and confirmation of staff; and
- Coordinating
human resource annual budget and work plans.
Job
Specifications:
- The
right candidate will have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience
in the Public or Private Sector, six (6) years gained in a senior
managerial level and a proven track record in development and management
of the human resource function in a high performing results –oriented,
growth organization;
- He/she
must have Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource or related field with a
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from an accredited institution
of learning;
- He/she
must be registered with and have a current practicing certificate from the
institute of Human Resource Management, Kenya. Practical working knowledge
and competence with human resource information system/ERP such as SAP is
mandatory. A Master’s level qualification is desirable.
Terms
of Service and Remuneration
The
appointment for this position will be for a contractual period of four (4)
years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set
performance targets and outcomes.
The
successful candidate for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration
package in accordance with the Company guidelines.
General
Manager, Finance & Strategy
(1
Post)
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/87/Vol I - B
The General Manager is accountable to the Managing Director and will be responsible for prudent management of financial resources, Corporate Planning Services, identifying new business opportunities and management of ICT in the organization.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Ensuring
compliance of financial transactions to approved policies, procedures and
control systems;
- Providing
strategic leadership and management of Corporate Strategy;
- Engaging
and influencing Stakeholders and partners in securing funding for various
businesses at KETRACO;
- Providing
guidance and coordinating the development, review and implementation of
ICT policies, strategies, guidelines, procedures and standards;
- Coordinating
the development, implementation and review of the corporate business plan,
objectives, policies, budgets and performance;
- Advising
and guiding other divisions/departments on corporate strategy matters,
economic analysis, performance monitoring, evaluation and research;
- Developing,
deploying and maintaining appropriate ICT infrastructure and connectivity
solutions for secure, efficient and effective flow of information to
facilitate operations and decision making;
- Coordinating
debt collection, credit control and maintenance of debtors ledgers as per
approved policies and procedure;
- Ensuring
preparation of variance analysis and other cost control reports;
- Responding
to both internal and external queries;
- Overseeing
staff performance management, development and capacity building; and
- Diversification
of the Company’s revenue streams.
Job
Specifications:
- The
right candidate will have twelve (12) years of progressively responsible
working experience with at least (6) years in a senior
management/leadership position leading and managing financial
responsibilities, corporate strategy, business development and ICT
infrastructure;
- He/she
must be a CPA (K) in good standing and have a Bachelor’s degree in
Finance, Accounting or related discipline from a recognized institution of
higher learning. Practical working knowledge and competence with a
financial information system/ERP such as SAP is mandatory. A Masters level
qualification is desirable;
- Certificate
in Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Development Programme
lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution.
Terms
of Service and Remuneration
The
appointment for this position will
be for a contractual period of four (4) years renewable subject to satisfactory
performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
The
successful candidate for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration
package in accordance with the Company guidelines.
General Manager - Technical Services
(1
Post)
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/86/Vol I - B
The General Manager Technical Services is accountable to the Managing Director and will guide in the delivery of the entire spectrum of the respective departmental strategies.
A key
part of this role will be to provide leadership in project management while
ensuring utmost respect for people, property and environment.
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
1.
Providing guidance in the development and implementation of
strategies, policies, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to system
planning, development, system operations and project management, and wayleave
acquisition for high voltage power transmission lines and sub-stations
projects;
2.
Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to
enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and
budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organization
effectiveness;
3.
Coordinating a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and
reliable power design packages for the high voltage substations;
4.
Coordinating quality design activities to maintain project schedules
and successful projects implementation;
5.
Overseeing the enforcement of the Organization’s environmental
and safety standards and national environmental, safety and health statutes in
liaison with relevant stakeholders;
6.
Coordinating the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact
Assessment Studies (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) reports;
7.
Ensuring compliance of all KETRACO projects with local and
international legal regulations and standards on environmental protection and
conservation including donor requirements;
8.
Overseeing construction works, cadastral, topographical and
engineering surveying for the proposed transmission lines and substations
including contracted services;
9.
Overseeing all engineering designs, installation and maintenance
of protection and control equipment in the transmission system;
10. Coordinating
the identification and upgrading of protection and control equipment in the
transmission system;
11. Managing
divisional resources, staff development, and capacity building and performance
appraisal.
Job
Specifications:
1.
The right candidate will have a minimum of twelve (12) years in
Engineering Project Management in the Public or Private Sector, six (6) of
which must have been in a Senior Management level and must have a proven track
record of managing delivering large-scale and multi-year infrastructure and
capital projects with various stakeholders, partners and service providers
within a scope, on time and within budget;
2.
He/she will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with relevant
certification in project management, practical working knowledge of an ERP such
as SAP is essential. A Master’s level qualification is desirable;
3.
Must be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
and registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
4.
Must have a Valid Practicing License from the Engineers
Registration Board of Kenya;
5.
Have a certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic
Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a
recognized institution.
Terms
of Service and Remuneration
The
appointment for this position will
be for a contractual period of four (4) years renewable subject to satisfactory
performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
The
successful candidate for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration
package in accordance with the Company guidelines.
Candidates interested in the above positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Specifically,
they must obtain and submit with their application copies of clearance
certificates from the following organizations: -
- Kenya
Revenue Authority;
- Higher
Education Loans Board;
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Criminal
Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct);
- A
report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Candidates
who meet the above requirements should submit their applications so as to reach
the address shown below (clearly stating the reference in the letter and on the
envelope) by close of business on 5th August, 2016 at 5.00pm.
Applications
to include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary,
notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three
referees.
Applicants
must also attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials, and copy of National
ID/Passport.
The
Managing Director,
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
KAWI Complex, 4th Floor,
Popo Lane, South C, off Red Cross Road,
P.O. Box 34942 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
KAWI Complex, 4th Floor,
Popo Lane, South C, off Red Cross Road,
P.O. Box 34942 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Or emailed to: HR_Recruitment@ketraco.co.ke
KETRACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered.
Any form
of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.