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
General
Manager – Finance
Ref: GDC/HPS/07/16/GM-F/
Overall
Purpose: The
General Manager - Finance will be responsible to the Managing Director &
CEO to provide technical and professional leadership in financial planning,
accounting as well as Information, Communication & Technology management
Key
Responsibilities:
- Develop
and install sound accounting and financial management including
procurement systems and procedures aimed at improving financial
performance and effective control and custody of the company’s assets:
- Advise
the Managing Director & CEO on all financial matters affecting the
company
- Ensure
compliance with tax, financial and other reporting and other statutory
requirements:
- Develop
financial models on tariffs and pricing strategies for the company’s steam
and drive all business development initiatives:
- Ensure
proper and timely coordination f the company’s budget, compilation of the
company’s annual budget:
- Monitoring
& Evaluation of Company’s financial performance:
- Ensure
appropriate modern and reliable Information Communication &Technology
operations are in place to support company operations.
- Provide
professional leadership in the development and implementation of Financial
and Corporate plans and budgets in order to ensure efficient and cost
effective provision of services;
- 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:
- Coordinate
and ensure understanding of 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):
- Masters
degree in a relevant field:
- Bachelors
degree in Business Studies or its equivalent from a recognized university:
- Full
professional qualifications in Finance such as CPA, ACÁ, ACCA, ACMA or
equivalent and membership to relevant professional bodies:
- At
least Twelve (12) years working experience in a similar position five (5)
of which must be in a managerial/senior position,
Key
Competencies:
- Considerable
knowledge of economics, financial & management accounting:
- Comprehensive
knowledge of international accounting standards including financial
forecasting and monitoring of budgets:
- High
level of integrity, ethics and self-discipline:
- Research
and analytical skills:
- Strong
administrative and business acumen:
- Demonstrated
interpersonal skills in building and sustaining relationships with a
particular focus on the integration and leading as well as being a part of
a team:
- Strong
commitment to the principles underpinning good governance and sound
financial management:
- Excellent
decision making skills:
- Team
Leadership and supervisory skills:
- 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
General
Manager, Corporate Services
Ref: GDC/HPS/06/16/GM-CS/:
Overall
Purpose: The
General Manager - Corporate Services will be responsible to the Managing
Director & CEO in offering strategic guidance that support the delivery of
quality corporate services and ensure best practice service delivery standards
for continual organizational performance improvement.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Maximizing
the organization’s ability to achieve its strategic goals, the General
Manager, Corporate Services translates the Corporate Strategy into a set
of measurable annual targets, developing and negotiating the Company’s
Performance Contract and aligning the entire organization in pursuit of
these targets:
- Responsible
for development of organizational strategies, policies and systems that
help deliver value in the areas of:
1.
Projects Performance:
2.
Systems Performance:
3.
Work performance:
- Coordinate
the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that ensure
Safety & Quality compliance
- Quality
Assurance in the design, acquisition, delivery and processing of GDC
products:
- Building
a sustainable positive work environment and culture that promotes
performance accountability and success in all divisions:
- Determine
and efficiently manage operational and administrative practices in GDC’s
regional offices:
- 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:
- Establish
and maintain appropriate community relations with various groups end
stakeholders relevant to the Company’s project activities:
- Efficiently
manage the Company’s property including but not limited to land and
buildings:
- Ensure
efficient management of the Company’s fleet of vehicles.
- Ensure
provision of Security and Guarding Services for all Company properties and
installations;
- Coordinate
and ensure understanding of 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):
- Masters
degree in a relevant field:
- Bachelors
degree in Social Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university:
- Post
graduate diploma in Human Resources Management, Quality Management
Systems, or its equivalent
- Member
of a relevant professional body:
- At
least Twelve (12) years working experience in a similar position five (5)
of which must be in a managerial/senior position.
Key
Competencies:
- An
all-round experience, exposure and proven track record in managing diverse
range of functions of a corporate nature including Business Process
Improvement or project monitoring & evaluation:
- Community
Engagement, safety & performance systems or its relevant equivalent in
order to effectively manage the specialist functional managers:
- Extensive
experience in providing strategic leadership, influencing and leading
change in complex organizations:
- High
level of integrity, ethics and self-discipline:
- Research
and analytical skills:
- Strong
administrative and business acumen:
- Team
Leadership and supervisory 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
General
Manager - Drilling & Infrastructure
Ref: GDC/HPS/05/16/GM-DI/
Overall
Purpose: The
General Manager - Drilling and Infrastructure will be responsible to the
Managing Director & CEO in overseeing the drilling services’ and
infrastructure functions and ensure the geothermal wells are drilled successfully,
safely, within the planned time: and proper infrastructure in all the projects
area as required.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Manage,
design, develop, create and maintain small-scale to large-scale civil and
engineering works including but not limited to construct ion of buildings,
roads and well pads.
- Responsible
for the safe and efficient drilling, work-over and completion operations
on all GDC operated and contracted rigs:
- Provide
technical support and leads Drilling Operations, Equipment Maintenance, Planning
& Logistics and Infrastructure teams for smooth operations:
- Oversee
and manage GDC drilling and related projects including monitoring of
drilling operations services providers in accordance with company
authorized and agreed project objectives including but not limited safety,
schedule, scope, quality and budget:
- Coordinate
internal resources arid third parties/vendors for the flawless execution
of projects;
- Ensure
that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget:
- Assist
in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant
stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility:
- Manage
& evaluate GDC’s project in terms of scope, project schedule and
project costs using appropriate verification techniques:
- Measure
project performance using appropriate tools and techniques;
- Efficient
budget management including coordination of all procurement and logistics
for Drilling & Infrastructure development:
- Manage
heavy duty equipment in a project site such as Cranes, Excavators,
Compressors among others:
- 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:
- Coordinate
and ensure understanding of the Company’s communication strategy and the
protection of the GDC brand among its critical stakeholders:
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned.
Key
Qualifications & Experience (Mandatory):
- Master’s
degree in a relevant field:
- Bachelor
Degree in Engineering or related fields from a recognized university
- Competencies
in Drilling Engineering, Well Services and Operations Standards, Rig Pass
Courses among others:
- Member
of the Engineering Board of Kenya or any other relevant professional body:
- At
least Twelve (12) years working experience in a similar position five (5)
of which must be in a managerial position.
Key
Competencies:
- Drilling
and Civil Engineering skills:
- Excellent
knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D
or equivalent
- High
level of integrity, ethics and self-discipline:
- Research,
analytical and report writing skills:
- Communication
skills:
- Negotiation
skills:
- Excellent
decision making skills.
- 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
General
Manager, Strategy Research & Innovation
Ref: GDC/HPS/04/16/GM-SRI/
Overall
Purpose: The
General Manager - Strategy Research and Innovation will be responsible to the
Managing Director & CEO for overseeing the conceptualization of geothermal
resource projects and drive the strategic aspects of the corporation including
management of the Centre of Excellence, Research and Innovation
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop
a master plan for the Center of Excellence for research and innovation in
geothermal industry:
- Efficient
& effective management of the Geothermal Center of Excellence
including organizing technical training seminars and coordination of local
& international conferences:
- Organizing
and coordinating local and international Consultancy Services:
- Identify
and evaluate organizational risk exposure in all Geothermal Development
Company’s projects and activities in order to devise appropriate
strategies and methods aimed at reducing potential loss:
- Develop
strategies for resource mobilization and drive all business development
initiatives:
- Ensure
proper and timely coordination of the company’s strategic plans:
- Ensure
compliance with statutory requirements:
- Provide
technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop,
implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at
improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness:
- Provide
professional leadership in the development and implementation of Corporate
Strategic plans in order to ensure efficient and cost effective provision
of services:
- 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:
- Coordinate
and ensure understanding of the Company’s communication strategy and the
protection of the GDC brand among its critical stakeholders:
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned.
Key
Qualifications & Experience (Mandatory):
- Masters
degree in a relevant field
- Bachelors
degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering or equivalent from a
recognized university
- Member
of the Engineering Board of Kenya/ other relevant professional body
- At
least Twelve (12) years working experience in a similar position five (5)
of which must be in a managerial position.
Key
Competencies:
- Project
Management skills:
- Excellent
communication & time management skills:
- Research
and Innovation skills:
- Ability
to create and maintain business networks / relationships
- Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of geothermal and industry requirements
including broad knowledge of international trends:
- Ability
to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams in an environment conducive
to continuous learning, creativity, research and innovation.
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
General
Manager - Human Resource & Administration
Ref: GDC/HPS/03/16/GM-HRA
Overall
Purpose: The
General Manager- Human Resource will be responsible to the Managing Director
& CEO for the provision of strategic leadership and advise on human
resource management matters: formulate and articulate the Human Resource &
Administration Strategies, Policies, Rules, Regulations and Standards for Human
Resource Management that are integrated with the Company’s Strategic Plan and
reinforce appropriate Human Capital Management reforms that are in tandem with
best global market practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop/review
all Human Resources and Administration policies, standards and strategies:
- Develop/implement
secure, reliable and efficient procedures and staff capacity to meet the
needs of GDC’s business plan:
- Provide
professional leadership in the development arid implementation of human
resource and administration plans and budgets in performance management in
order to ensure efficient and cost effective provision of services:
- Maintain
effective communication between staff of all cadres to provide the right
working environment for achievement of the Company’s goals:
- Ensure
that the Company has the right staff in terms of skills mix and numbers and
that they are motivated for maximum productivity:
- Ensure
that the Company has in place an internally equitable and externally
competitive remuneration package
- Ensure
compliance with good human resource practices, labour laws and good labour
relations with the trade union:
- Ensure
effective and efficient provision of customer services both at the front
office (reception), hospitality (kitchen), messengerial (mail) and
telephone operations
- Ensure
proper and professional management of contracts of outsourced services
relevant to administrative duties
- 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:
- Oversee
the development and implementation of the Company’s employee performance
management systems;
- Coordinate
and ensure understanding of 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 a relevant field from a recognized university
- Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university
- Holder
of a post graduate degree in Human Resources Management or its equivalent
- Member
of the Institute of Human Resource or its equivalent.
- At
east Twelve (12) years working experience in a similar position five (5)
of which must be in a managerial position
Key
Competencies:
- In
depth knowledge of human resources and administration policies, systems
and procedures:
- Ability
to lead staff, including training and conflict management skills:
- High
level of Integrity, ethics and self-discipline:
- Strong
administrative arid business acumen.
- Demonstrated
interpersonal skills in building and sustaining relationships with a
particular focus on the integration and lead ng as well as being a part of
a team:
- Strong
commitment to the principles underpinning good governance and sound
financial management:
- Excellent
decision making skills:
- Team
leadership and supervisory skills;
- 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
General
Manager - Geothermal Resource Development
Ref: GDC/HPS/01/16/GM-GRD
Overall Purpose: The General Manager - Geothermal Resource Development will be responsible to the Managing Director & CEO for the provision of strategic leadership in the assessment, development and management of the company’s Geothermal Resource while ensuring innovation and its utilization.
Ref: GDC/HPS/01/16/GM-GRD
Overall Purpose: The General Manager - Geothermal Resource Development will be responsible to the Managing Director & CEO for the provision of strategic leadership in the assessment, development and management of the company’s Geothermal Resource while ensuring innovation and its utilization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Geothermal
Resource Assessment which entails identification of sites for exploration
by use of Geology, Geophysics, GIS and Geochemistry processes;
- Geothermal
Resource Management which entails reservoir management and engineering,
steam status determination and steam quality audits:
- Technical
Review of surface studies and geothermal field data:
- Efficient
management of GDC’s Geothermal Laboratories for scientific simulation and
other accredited methods;
- Environmental
Planning. Monitoring arid Management;
- Efficient
management of geothermal Direct Use activities;
- Promotion
and commercialization of geothermal Direct Use products, programs and
projects:
- 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:
- Co-ordinate
and ensure understanding of the Company’s communication strategy and the
protection of the GDC brand among its critical stakeholders;
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned.
Key
Qualifications and Experience (Mandatory):
- Masters
Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Earth Sciences/Engineering or related fields from a recognized
university:
- Reservoir
Engineering Certificate/Diploma or equivalent:
- Member
of the Engineering Board of Kenya or any other relevant professional body:
- At
least Twelve (12) years working experience in a similar position, five (5)
of which must be in a managerial position.
Key
Competencies:
- Reservoir
engineering skills:
- IT
proficiency:
- High
level of integrity, ethics and self-discipline:
- Research.
analytical and report writing skills:
- Excellent
interpersonal skills:
- Negotiation
skills:
- Team
leadership and supervisory skills:
- 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
