The
Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company with the
mandate to among others, fast track the development of geothermal resources.
The
Company’s vision is to be a world leader in the development of geothermal
resources and a mission of developing 5000Mw from geothermal resources by 2030.
Out of
the 409Mw of steam, 320 Mw has been converted into electricity to achieve the
Company’s objectives.
GDC’s
Board of Directors is seeking to recruit experienced, results oriented
individuals with excellent leadership and technical skills, who are strategic
thinkers, team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated
and able to work in a high pressure environment.
Company
Secretary
Ref: GDC/HPS/08/16/CS
Overall
Purpose: The
Company Secretary will be responsible to the Managing Director & CEO to
provide guidance on the day to day management of the company including
compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
Key
Responsibilities:-
- Act
as Legal advisor to the Managing Director and the Board on legal and
corporate communications matters affecting the Company:
- Provide
company secretarial services to the Company:
- Participate
in the formulation and development of the Company’s Strategic Plan:
- Monitor
all aspects of the
1.
Board Secretariat Department
2.
Insurance Department:
3.
Legal Services Department and
4.
Corporate Communications Department with the aim of developing a
robust and facilitative legal and regulatory framework for enhancing organizational
effectiveness and improving the Company’s image:
- Provide
advice on good corporate governance practices:
- Attend
Board meetings, take minutes of proceedings and disseminate the decisions
of the Board of Directors to relevant Divisional heads for implementation:
- Develop
and implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational
culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance
measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken
on sound management principles and practices.
- Initiate
and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process
improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed
at improving organizational effectiveness
- Develop
and implement the Company’s communication strategy and the protection of
the GDC brand among its critical stakeholders
- Perform
any other duties as may be required from time to time
Key
Qualifications & Experience (Mandatory):
- Master’s
degree in e relevant field
- Bachelor’s
degree in Law from a recognized university
- Be
a holder of CPS (K)
- Be
an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a Diploma in Law from the
Kenya School of Law
- Membership
to relevant professional body - LSK & ICPS (K)
- At
least Twelve (12) years working experience in a similar position five (S)
of which must be in a managerial/senior position.
Key
Competencies:
- Flexibility
and responsiveness in determining and handling Company Secretarial duties,
Legal Services, and Corporate Communications issues:
- Demonstrated
expertise in Board and Legal matters and an understanding of corporate
communication matters:
- Well-developed,
written and verbal, communication and interpersonal skills:
- Sound
analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical
factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way:
- Strong
leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication,
influencing and negotiations skills:
- Strong
planning and organizational skills.
Terms
of service and remuneration: The
appointments 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 position will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the State Corporations guidelines
Application
requirements
NB:
Candidates interested in the above position are expected to fulfill the
requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Specifically,
they must obtain and submit with their application copies of the following
(Mandatory):
1.
Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA):
2.
Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
3.
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC):
4.
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigation;
5.
Clearance from Credit reference bureau.
How to
Apply
Suitably Qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job reference No. on both the application and envelop and send to the address below enclosing CVs with full details of education background, professional qualifications and attach copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and National Identity Card.
Applications may be deposited at our head Office, Kawi House 4th Floor, Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road, in the Application Box, posted or emailed to:
The
Managing Director & CEO,
Geothermal Development Company Limited,
P.O. Box 100746 - 00101,
Geothermal Development Company Limited,
P.O. Box 100746 - 00101,
Nairobi,
Kenya
E mail: gmpositions@gdc.co.ke
All applications should be received not later than 500pm on Monday 12th September 2016
GDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality
Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted”.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification