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.
The Company (KPC) is in the process of developing a Center of Excellence (COE) for building human capacity by offering training programs that are geared towards the needs of oil and gas pipeline operations in Eastern Africa Region.
Deputy Director (Training / Academics and Linkages)
Overall
Purpose: Reporting
to the Director, COE he/she will be responsible for day to day running of the
institution, implementing and maintaining excellent training programs and
facilities.
The
Director will have the mandate of establishing a strong training, academic and
linkages foundation for the Centre.
Duration: Three (3) year contract terms (renewable subject to good
performance)
Key
Responsibilities
- Developing
and implementing a master plan for the COE for training, academics and
linkages in Oil and Gas production, processing, distribution and related
issues.
- Developing
systems, procedure and strategies for implementing the institutions
mandate.
- Supervising
and coordinating training, academics and linkage programs in the
institution.
- Ensuring
full operationalization of the COE as a competency based training
institution
- Facilitating
recruitment and selection of both academic and administrative staff.
- Coordinating
the planning, development and review of training programs according to
identified needs;
- Translating
Government policies into training programs that are relevant and up to
date.
- Liaising
with other academic institutions, stakeholders and national institutions
in relation to training/academics and linkages.
- Identifying
and engaging potential partners and donors to support the Institute both
financially and materially to effectively carry out its mandate.
- Managing
the selection, training and examining of trainees to ensure quality of
courses and relevance to sector needs
- Liaise
with stakeholders e.g. CDAAC, SSAC
- Monitor
and ensure that the programs are run within the approved budgets.
Key
Qualifications & Experiences
- Master’s
degree in Education. An earned PhD degree in a related field will be an
added advantage.
- Ten
(10) years working experience, five (5) of which should have been at the
level of senior management of teaching/administration in Universities,
Colleges or other institutions of higher education.
- Experience
in oil and gas industry operations
- Understanding
of Oil and Gas business i.e. Upstream , Downstream and Midstream
operations
- Membership
of relevant professional bodies/ institutions
- Must
be a member of a professional body in the related sector.
- Experience
in developing linkages
- Experience
in institutional management
- Knowledge
of curriculum development and implementation
Terms
of Service and Remuneration
The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
Deputy
Director (Research & Innovation)
Overall
Purpose: Reporting
to the Director, COE he/she will be responsible for Research and
Innovation.
The
Deputy Director will have the overall mandate of establishing a strong Research
and Innovation foundation for the Centre and be the research and innovation
team leader.
Duration: Three (3) year contract
terms (renewable subject to good performance)
Key
Responsibilities
- Developing
and implementing a master plan for the COE for research and innovation in
Oil and Gas production, processing, distribution and related issues.
- Developing
and implementing a research and innovation strategy and associated
policies that will promote innovation and business diversification.
- Ensuring
effective research and innovation management.
- Liaising
with academic and research institutions, other stakeholders and national
institutions in relation to research and innovation.
- Identifying
and engaging potential partners and donors to support the Centre both
financially and materially to effectively carry out its mandate.
- Monitoring
activities with regard to research targets and quality.
- Advising
the Director on the research and innovation infrastructure needs of the
Centre.
- Develop
a consultancy capacity that will be a source of revenue to the Centre i.e.
engage consultancy wing and seeking for consultancy businesses.
- Formulate
and coordinate business expansion, development and diversification
strategies.
- Deputize,
advise the Director and undertake any other duty delegated by the
Director.
Key
Qualifications & Experiences
- Master’s
degree in Oil & Gas or related field. An earned PhD degree in a
related field will be an added advantage.
- Ten
(10) years’ working experience, five (5) of which should have been at the
level of senior management of teaching/research/administration in
Universities, Colleges or other institutions of higher education.
- Experience
in oil and gas industry operations
- Membership
of relevant professional bodies/ institutions
- Must
be a member of a professional body in the related sector.
- Experience
in institutional management
Key
Competencies
- Excellent
communication skills & time management skills
- Research
and Innovation skills
- Ability
to create and maintain business networks/relationships
- Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of oil 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 appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
Application Requirements
NB:
Candidates interested in this position 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
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, 12th August, 2016.
Kenya Pipeline Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any
form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
This advertisement is may also be found on our website www.kpc.co.ke