The Kenya Pipeline Company
(KPC) Limited is a State Corporation established under the Companies Act (CAP
486) of the Laws of Kenya to provide efficient, reliable, safe and cost
effective means of transporting quality oil and gas from source to the
customer.
Pursuant to this objective, the Company is seeking to recruit a highly motivated visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidate to fill the undermentioned position:
Revenue & Accounting Manager
JG 3
1 Post
Ref: KPC/ADVT/45/2016
The position that reports to
General Manager (Finance Manager) is to provide financial decision making
information, organize, co-ordinate and control product accounting and stock
control processes and reporting in order to ensure accuracy and adherence to
product accounting procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Improvement of
controls by evaluating, redesigning, developing, documenting and
implementing of Product Accounting procedures, processes and instruction
manual in compliance with the company policy, changing tax regimes and
regulations in the Oil Industry.
- Accomplishing
finance and the company’s mission by completing related results as needed.
- Co-ordinate the
accounting of all receipts, transfers and deliveries in and out of all
Kenya Pipeline installations countrywide.
- Co-ordinate
billing of for ex KPC deliveries, side contracts services and any other
service offered by KPC.
- Compiling
monthly performance reports for KPC system including monthly product throughput/
revenue trends, causes and implications.
- Facilitate
preparation of accurate and timely monthly and periodic reports on KPC
product movements and revenue in line with IAS and oil industry
requirements suitable for management decision making.
- Co-ordinate and
ensure proper management of the Collateral Financing arrangement.
- Supervise,
develop and motivate staff to enhance productivity.
- Liaise and
development of profitable business relations with KPC’s customers
(Shippers and other stakeholders) for smooth day to day product accounting
functions.
- Liaise with
other sections to facilitate team building and synergize the operations
and or company’s performance.
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Key Competencies
- In-depth
knowledge of financial management, loss control methods, due diligence
processes.
- Considerable
knowledge of principles, methods and practices of governmental accounting
and budgeting
- Strong
leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to
develop and prepare relevant reports for management
- Ability to
resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information
skillfully
- Ability to
maintain professional status, high integrity and keep abreast of evolving
trends in accounting and finance through continuing professional
development
- Proficiency in
computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages
- Ability to
deliver Kenya Pipeline Company’s articulated vision for change, create a
sense of urgency around change and motivates staff to join change efforts
- Ability to
establish flexible multidisciplinary teams in an environment conducive to
continuous learning, creativity and innovation.
Key Qualifications &
Experience
- Minimum of ten
(10) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be at senior level
in a large and busy organization.
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance
- CPA(K) or ACCA
holder
- Membership to a
relevant professional body.
Quality Control Manager
JG 3
1 Post
Ref: KPC/ADVT/44/2016
Reporting to General Manager
(Operations & Maintenance), the role is responsible for quality of
Petroleum Products handled by the company, Testing facilities and Laboratory
Management Systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure
availability of resources to implement and maintain the quality system
including ISO/EI 17025
- Ensure
laboratory equipment calibration or verification programs are implemented
by authorized personnel.
- Reviews policies
and procedures to determine the need for new procedures or modification of
procedures.
- Ensures that
equipment and reagents procured meet the requirements of the test methods.
- Verifies
adequacy, approves, and maintains Quality Management System documents.
- Ensures that
management review meetings are held as per plan
- Ensures
customer complaints are resolved and customer feedback surveys are
periodically carried out.
- Reviews,
approves and ensures corrective action plans for non-conforming tests is
implemented and monitored
- Identifies and
documents the required education, experience, and professional credentials
for each position in the laboratory.
- Ensures that
test methods are verified and uncertainty of measurement for all methods
is determined.
- Facilitates
budgetary provision for the section on test equipment and associated
accessories and spares
- Coordinating
with other departments to achieve overall objectives of the Company.
- Developing
prudent departmental policies consistent with Company rules and regulations.
- Provide
technical leadership to Quality Control teams to enable them develop,
implement, and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at
improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness.
- Develop and
implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture
based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement,
and ISO/EI 17025.
- Initiate and
participate in organizational performance reviews and business process
improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed
at improving organizational effectiveness.
- Review
incidents of violations product quality infractions as well as handle
employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved
policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Conduct
training needs assessment, design, and implement training programmes aimed
at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve
the design and delivery of high quality services.
- Plan, monitor,
and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives
and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity
of individuals.
Key Competencies
- Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of KPC requirements including broad knowledge
of international trends in petroleum and environmental testing
- Strong well
developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
including ability to prepare relevant reports.
- Flexibility and
responsiveness in handling and determining Quality Control issues , sound
analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical
factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
- Demonstrated
ability to deal patiently and sympathetically with people from diverse
backgrounds and to develop practical solutions to problems.
- Ability to
maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in
product testing through continuing professional development.
- Proficiency in
computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project, Power
Point, and Outlook express including SAP.
- Demonstrate
technical expertise in risk management, assurance the quality of test
results.
- Ability to
deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency
around change and motivates staff to join change efforts.
- Ability to
establish flexible teams of quality control staff in an environment
conducive to continuous learning, creativity, and innovation.
- Ability to
empower staff through coaching and counselling by emphasizing
accountability and results oriented management rather than direct
supervision.
- Ability to
coach and empower staff to adhere to ethics in testing in the laboratory
Key Qualifications &
Experience
- Minimum of ten
(10) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be at senior level
in a large and busy organization.
- Bachelor of
Science in Chemistry or any related field from a recognized University
- Membership to a
relevant professional body.
Supply & Logistics Manager
JG 3
1 Post
Ref: KPC/ADVT/43/2016
Reporting to the General
Manager (Operations & Maintenance), the role is responsible for demand
planning and forecasting of products transported through the pipeline and
translating the output into pipeline pumping schedules for the pipeline network
and import schedules.
In addition provide KPC
management and the Oil industry with up to date and detailed, accurate and
timely information on product stocks, ullage availability, oil industry planned
product importation, pipeline operational status and scheduled pipeline plans
for decision making.
Key Responsibilities
- Study products
demands in the market and at KPC Depots/Terminals and carry out forecasts
to determine realistic pumping schedules to maximize pipeline utilization
and ensure adequate product stocks in the storage depots to meet
customers’ requirements.
- Plan the
pipeline network pumping schedule in consultation with the oil industry
coordinator and communicate to the respective pumping stations for
implementation after approval by Operations Manager before.
- Prepare and
periodically update the KOSF shipping nominations and ensure
implementation as planned by the Petroleum industry.
- Prepare
Transportation and Storage Agreements for new Pipeline users
- Keep abreast of
Petroleum Industry decisions between the Marketers and the Government and
implement where KPC is involved.
- Closely liaise
with Kenya Revenue Authority on matters related to Petroleum products
taxation and advice OM accordingly.
- Represent KPC
at Oil Industry supply coordination meetings, in the industry vessel
scheduling/ullage committee and other industry stakeholder’s forums and
update management on critical industry issues requiring KPC action.
- Prepare
daily/monthly Management reports on stock status and carry out other
related activities as directed by the Operations Manager.
- In consultation
with Training Section, prepares training programs for staff as may be
required from time to time.
- Develop and
implement strategies for creating a high performance organizational
culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance
measurement and results to ensure that programmed activities are
undertaken on sound management principles and practices.
- Motivation and
direction of staff under him as to ensure discipline in conformity with
Company’s Staff Rules and Regulations as amended from time to time.
- Coordinate with
procurement to ensure availability of sufficient stock of consumable items
necessary for smooth running of the section.
- Budget
planning, implementation and monitoring for the section.
- Carry out staff
performance appraisals
- Promote the
Quality Management System (QMS) and the Performances Management System
(PMS) in the section.
- Any other
duties as given from time to time by Management
Key Competencies
- Considerable
knowledge and understanding of KPC requirements including broad knowledge
on Statistical Techniques.
- Well-developed
written and verbal communication skills including ability to prepare
relevant reports.
- Sound
analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical
factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
- Flexibility and
responsiveness in handling and determining Operations issues , sound
analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical
factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
- Ability to
maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends through
continuing professional development.
- Proficiency in
computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
and Outlook express including statistical packages.
- Demonstrate
technical expertise in risk management, quality assurance as well as
monitoring and evaluation.
- Ability to
deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency
around change and motivates staff to join change efforts.
Key Qualifications &
Experience
- Minimum of ten
(10) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be at senior level
in a large and busy organization.
- Bachelors’
Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce or
equivalent from a recognized institution
- Membership to a
relevant professional body.
Enterprise Risk Manager
JG 3
1 Post
Ref: KPC/ADVT/42/2016
Reporting to the General
Manager (Strategy), the role is responsible to head the Risk Management
Department for the efficient and effective coordination of risk management, and
monitoring and evaluation activities of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and
conceptualization which will entail establishment of the organizational
environment identify and analyze corporate objectives in relation to
expected outcomes and define the key elements for structuring risk.
- Identification,
analysis and evaluation of risk, business processes and projects through
the use of appropriate tools and techniques, comprehensively determine
impact, ratings and ranking of risks.
- Develop and
implement detailed risk action plans.
- Develop and
implement monitoring and evaluation systems for business activities
- Monitor and
review risk management on a continuous basis to ensure new risks are
detected and that the action plan is effectively implemented
- Communication
and reporting including circulation of the corporate risk register, action
plans, milestone and all risk management reports.
- Ensure robust,
program-wide consistent M&E systems are in place and used effectively
throughout the lifetime of the project.
- Oversee the
collection of high quality data to document project effect and impact.
Contribute to ensuring adequate documentation is made for all activities
undertaken in the course of the project.
- Organize
performance through performance contracts (PC) reviews and business
process improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations
aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.
- 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.
- Provide
technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and
evaluate risk management plans as well as monitoring and evaluation
systems aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.
- Participate in
the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that candidates
selected have the required job competencies and are provided with
orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job
performance.
- Review
incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as
well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with
approved policies, procedures and regulations.
- Assess staff
performance and determine training needs as well as design and implement
training programmes aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job
competencies in order to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Prepare concept
papers, board papers, periodic progress reports and annual reports showing
organizational achievements against planned targets as well as providing
justification for performance variances and areas of improvement.
Key Competencies
- Broad knowledge
of Risk Management and Monitoring and Evaluation principles and
guidelines.
- Strong
leadership skills.
- Strong
communication and presentation skills.
- High level
interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
- Strong
expertise in strategic management, project planning and service tariffs,
budgeting and resource & performance management.
- Proficiency in
computer applications.
- Ability to
analyze and interpret operational, economic and financial data and apply
management principles and practices.
- Ability to
develop and implement performance management systems.
- Ability to
empower staff.
Key Qualifications &
Experience
- Minimum of ten
(10) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be at senior level
in a large and busy organization.
- Bachelor’s
degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or a
related field.
- Be in
possession of qualifications/Certification in Risk Management
- Membership to a
relevant professional body.
KPC Foundation Manager
JG 3
1 Post
Ref: KPC/ADVT/41/2016
Reporting to the General
Manager (Strategy), the role is responsible for ensuring that the Company
achieves substantive improvements in its ongoing commitment to become a more
sustainable and socially responsible company.
A key part of this role will
be to coordinate overall environmental efforts and act as lead staff on
specific CSR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:‐
The major responsibilities of
this position will be: ‐
- Craft and
implement the corporate social responsibility strategy of KPC Foundation.
- Introduce and
implement global best practice in KPC’s CSR management
- Create viable
partnerships with other CSR stakeholders
- Coordinate the
activities of KPC’s network of community champions across the region
- Organize
communication forums for KPC Community Champions in conjunction with other
stakeholders
- Represent the
KPC Foundation in appropriate forums and participate in CSR membership
organizations, gather and share resources
- Manage the
disbursement of grants and donations from the KPC Foundation to
beneficiaries
- Develop and
facilitate initiatives that promote KPC’s CSR commitment.
- Develop
recommendations for the KPC Foundation management and Board where needed.
- Facilitate
presentation of approved funds and ensure appropriate publicity and
profiling
- Conduct
research on the impact of KPC Foundation’s initiatives and implement
remedial actions
- Facilitate
sustainability reporting for the KPC
- Monitor the
implementation of funded projects and evaluate their impacts
- Originate and
disseminate relevant reports on the activities of the KPC Foundation
- Benchmark
competition and industry best practices.
Key Qualifications and
Experience
- Master’s degree
in a relevant field
- A university
degree preferably in Social Sciences.
- Professional
qualification in Community Development, Public Relations and Communication
will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of
twelve (10) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be at
senior level in a large and complex organization.
- Experience in
foundation management and/or related activities
- Membership to a
relevant professional body
Other Competencies
- Computer
literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Cross‐functional, multi‐disciplinary project management and business
analysis
skills
- Proven
networking skills and a demonstrated capacity to work independently and in
partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to
develop and manage relationships with stake holders.
- Have good
report writing and communication skills
- A team player
with excellent interpersonal skills
- Result driven
and willing to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to
travel within the region of KPC’s operation in pursuit of the company’s
CSR objectives.
- High level of
integrity.
Application Requirements
NB: Candidates interested in
these positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya.
Specifically, those applying
for positions listed above must obtain and submit with their application,
copies of the following;
1. Certificate
of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations
2. Clearance
Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Tax
Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. Clearance
from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
5. Clearance
from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The above appointments are on
Three (3) Year Contract Terms (Renewable subject to good performance)
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job Reference No. on both the application and envelope 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 ID.
Applications may be deposited at our Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza,Ground floor in the APPLICATION BOX
or posted to:
The Managing Director
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
P.O. Box 73442, 00200
Nairobi.
All applications should be received not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday, 19th October, 2016
Kenya Pipeline Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Women and persons with
disability are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.