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.
Company Secretary
JG 3
1 Post
Ref
No: KPC/ADVT/34/2016
Reporting to the Managing
Director, the role is responsible for providing technical and strategic leadership
in the development and enforcement of a robust and facilitative legal framework
through sound legal pleadings and evidence, tender documents, contracts and all
other legal instruments aimed at protecting the rights of Kenya Pipeline
Company and its stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Provide
technical leadership and strategic direction in the development,
implementation and evaluation of professional legal services including
overseeing, scheduling and coordinating the provision of corporate services
as necessary.
- Attend Board
meetings, take minutes of proceedings and direct the business affairs of
the company by disseminating the decisions of the Board of Directors to
relevant Managers for implementation.
- Formulate,
monitor and evaluate the implementation of work-plans related to the
formulation of an enabling framework for litigation, compliance, contracts
and convincing matters.
- Provide legal
advice and assistance on all relevant aspects of government regulation and
applicable law.
- Prepare Legal opinions
and legal interpretations on various matters as required including
interpretation of court and arbitral rulings affecting the Company.
- Spearhead the
formulation of a sound contract management process from tendering to
contract preparation, negotiation and execution.
- Oversee the
smooth implementation of all convincing matters to ensure perfection of
documentation and securities.
- Monitor
developments in relevant law, conduct legal research and participate in
outreach programs to strengthen corporate governance and improve the
quality of service delivery.
- Draft legal
documents as required.
- Oversee
performance management in the Legal Services Unit and participate in
organizational performance reviews, business process improvements 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;
handle disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved
policies, procedures and regulations.
- Assess staff
performance, identify training needs, as well as design and implement
training programmes to equip staff with appropriate job competencies in
order to improve service delivery.
- Prepare concept
papers, board papers, periodic progress reports and annual reports as
necessary.
Key Qualifications and
experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Law from a recognized university
- Master’s degree
will be an added advantage
- 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 with a current valid practicing license
- Minimum of ten
(10) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be at senior level
in a large and busy organization.
- Membership to
relevant professional body - LSK & ICPS (K).
Other Competencies
- 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.
- Ability to
maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in the
Petroleum subsector.
- Demonstrated
expertise in Board and legal matters
- Ability to
deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change and support staff to embrace
change.
- Strong
leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication,
influencing and negotiations skills.
- Comprehensive
understanding of commercial law, litigation and convincing.
- Ability to
develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write
reports and prepare relevant publications
- Flexibility and
responsiveness in providing high quality customer service
- Proficiency in
computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data base,
presentation, email, internet etc.
- 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
maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving legal trends
through continuing legal education.
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.
