KPC/ADVT/14/2020 – Grade
KPC 3,
Responsibilities
- Responsible
for projects management in 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 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.
- 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 multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering from a recognized university
- Minimum
ten (10) years relevant experience, five (5) of which must be at senior
management level gained in Project Management operations
- Qualification
in Project Management will be an added advantage
- Registered
and licensed with EBK as a professional Engineer or any other recognized
professional body.
- Proficiency
in computer applications.
- Leadership
Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
- Fulfils
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Key Skills and Competencies
- Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of engineering aspects in Oil/gas Industry
including broad knowledge of local and international standards (and
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 engineering issues, sound
analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical
factors of a problem in an impartial objective way.
- Ability
to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in
Petroleum industry.
- Demonstrate
technical expertise in risk management, quality assurance as well as
monitoring and evaluation.
- Ability
to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change.
- Ability
to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability
to empower staff through coaching, mentoring and counselling.
- Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of KPC requirements including broad knowledge
of international trends in engineering projects.
- Accountability
and results oriented management rather than direct supervision.
- Ability
to handle an Emergency Response situation and Team as well as handling
safety oversight roles.
How To Apply
Interested candidates
are requested to visit the KPC website www.kpc.co.ke under
the Career Opportunities section where the Job Descriptions and Specifications
as well as the User Manual containing instructions on how to apply for the
positions have been posted.
All applications should
be received not later than 5.00pm (East African Time) on Tuesday, 11th August
2020.
Candidates interested in
positions in Grade KPC 3 are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya. They must upload copies of the following;
- Certificate
of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations
- Clearance
Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax
Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance
from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
- Clearance
from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
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.
