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:
Projects Manager
1 Post
Ref No: KPC/ADVT/39/2016
Reporting to the General Manager (Infrastructure), the role is responsible for design and construction activities of engineering projects in the company to meet the intended purposes while ensuring that the funds are efficiently utilized and environmental issues are fully addressed.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for
projects management in design, construction, commissioning and handing
over to ensure that the company funds are efficiently utilized during all
stages of the projects and that they are implemented in accordance with
the contract so that they can meet the intended use at best quality.
- Ensure proper
running of all engineering projects in KPC through effective guidance to
both staff in the Department and external suppliers/contractors.
- Co-ordinate the
design and construction of engineering projects and ensure they are executed
in accordance with the contract in a professional manner to guarantee
efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely completion.
- 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 multidisciplinary 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 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.
- Participate in
the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the
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.
- 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 and multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Competencies
- Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of KPC requirements including broad knowledge
of international trends in engineering projects.
- Strong well
developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
including ability to prepare relevant reports.
- Flexibility and
responsiveness in handling and determining civil engineering 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 engineering
through continuing professional development.
- Proficiency in
computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project,
PowerPoint and Outlook express including financial and 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.
- Ability to
establish flexible multidisciplinary teams in an environment conducive to
continuous learning, creativity and innovation.
- Ability to
empower staff through coaching and counseling by emphasizing
accountability and results oriented management rather than direct
supervision.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum fifteen
(15) years relevant experience gained in Project Management operations
during design and implementation, ten (10) of which will be from a large
business concern.
- Bachelor of
Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- Membership to a
relevant professional body – e.g. Engineers’ Registration Board.
Terms of Service and
Remuneration
These appointments will be on a three year (3) contract terms renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
Application Requirements
NB: Candidates interested in these positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
These appointments will be on a three year (3) contract terms renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
Application Requirements
NB: Candidates interested in these positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Specifically, they must
obtain and submit with their application copies of the following certificates;
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)
Suitably qualified candidates
should apply in confidence to the address below enclosing CVs with full details
of education background, professional qualifications, and attach copies of
certificates and relevant testimonials.
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 Friday, 14th 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. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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 Friday, 14th 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. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.