Kenya Electricity Generating Company
PLC (KenGen) is the leading power producer in the country.
In order to strengthen the Corporate Strategy and consolidate our market leadership, we invite dynamic, innovative and self – motivated candidates to submit their applications for the following vacant position:
In order to strengthen the Corporate Strategy and consolidate our market leadership, we invite dynamic, innovative and self – motivated candidates to submit their applications for the following vacant position:
Strategy & Innovation Division
Strategy & Development Department
Chief Process Improvement Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR/S&I/03/05/2019
Strategy & Development Department
Chief Process Improvement Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR/S&I/03/05/2019
This role is responsible for
implementing the Company’s process improvement agenda by identifying best-fit
process improvement avenues and value-add or mitigation measures to curb poor
internal service delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
What are the minimum educational
requirements that the job holder is required to have to successfully perform in
this position?
·
Undergraduate degree in a Technical,
Science or Business-related field;
·
Possession of a Master’s degree in a
managerial, strategy or in a business related field is an added advantage;
·
Relevant professional qualifications
and membership in a related field from a recognized institution is mandatory
·
Professional qualification in Project
Management would be an added advantage.
·
At least Seven (7) years’ experience
with at least three (3) years at senior management level ¡n a leading
organization with a proven track record in process improvement programs and
excellent understanding of continuous improvement concepts including Six Sigma,
Lean and value stream mapping;
Additional Requirements
Candidates shortlisted for the
interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be required to submit
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 and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed Job Descriptions are posted
in our website.
Strategy & Innovation Division
Strategy & Development Department
Chief Strategy Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR/S&I/02/05/2019
Strategy & Development Department
Chief Strategy Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR/S&I/02/05/2019
This
role is responsible for effective and efficient delivery of the Corporate
Strategy, Development and implementation of an effective and objective G2G
strategy monitoring and evaluation framework by providing hands-on support to
problem and solution development and helping manage key stakeholders; and break
through organizational barriers.
Manage
strategic risk portfolio by ensuring strategy risks are properly identified,
analyzed, monitored and mitigated.
Qualifications and Experience
What
are the minimum educational requirements that the job holder is required to
have to successfully perform in this position?
·
Undergraduate degree in a Technical,
Science or Business-related field:
·
Possession of a Master’s degree in a
managerial, strategy or in a business related field is an added advantage;
·
Relevant professional qualifications
and membership in a related field from a recognised institution is mandatory
·
Professional qualification in Project
Management would be an added advantage.
·
At least Seven (7) years’ experience
with at least three (3) years at senior management level in a leading
organization with a proven track record in Strategy monitoring and evaluation
of Strategic initiatives.
Additional Requirements
Candidates
shortlisted for the interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be
required to submit 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 and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed
Job Descriptions are posted in our website.
Strategy & Innovation Division
Strategy & Development Department
Chief Strategy Development & Alignment Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR/S&I/01/05/2019
Strategy & Development Department
Chief Strategy Development & Alignment Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR/S&I/01/05/2019
This
role is responsible for driving the strategy formulation and planning
processes; communication of the company’s strategy both internally and
externally and supporting the execution of key initiatives across the company.
The
role is also responsible for managing strategic partnerships.
Qualifications and Experience
What
are the minimum educational requirements that the job holder is required to
have to successfully perform ¡n this position?
·
Undergraduate degree in a Technical,
Science or Business-related field;
·
Possession of a masters degree in a
managerial, strategy or in a business-related field is an added advantage;
·
Relevant professional qualifications
and membership in a related field from a recognised institution is mandatory
·
Professional qualifications in
Project Management would be an added advantage.
·
At least Seven (7) years experience
with at least three (3) years at senior management level in a leading
organization with a proven track record in Strategy formulation, development
and alignment.
Additional Requirements
Candidates
shortlisted for the interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be
required to submit 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 and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed
Job Descriptions are posted in our website.
Finance & ICT Division
Corporate Finance Department
Senior Tax Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR/F&ICT/01/05/2019
Corporate Finance Department
Senior Tax Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR/F&ICT/01/05/2019
Reporting
to the Assistant Manager – Tax, the jobholder will be responsible for
implementation of tax legislations, ensuring tax compliance and proactive tax
planning.
In
addition, the job holder will coordinate internal and external tax audits
including managing relations with relevant stakeholders..
Qualifications and Experience
The
ideal candidate should have:
·
A Bachelor’s degree holder in Finance
or Accounting from a recognized university;
·
Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
or ACCA (UK) or its equivalent and a member of the Institute of Certified
Public Accountants Kenya (ICPAK)
·
At least 8 years of experience as a
officer in a reputable tax consultancy firm or in any relevant tax management
environment with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
·
Thorough understanding of Kenyan Tax
Laws.
Additional Requirements
Candidates
shortlisted for the interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be
required to submit 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 and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed
Job Descriptions are posted in our website.
Corporate & Regulatory Services Division
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Senior Scientist / Officer, Environmental Conservation – Central Office
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/05/05/2019
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Senior Scientist / Officer, Environmental Conservation – Central Office
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/05/05/2019
Job Summary: Reporting
to the Chief Scientist / Officer, Environmental Conservation, the job holder
will be responsible for implementing company’s corporate conservation
activities within its various operation areas, restoration, this will also
include restoration catchment ecosystems without duplication of efforts,
monitoring and evaluating the impacts of company conservation programs and
advise on areas for improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
The
ideal candidate should have:
·
Undergraduate degree in Environmental
Sciences or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Conservation related
field (Biological Sciences in Forestry, Wildlife Management or related courses)
from a recognised institution.
·
Relevant professional qualifications
and membership to environmental conservation related recognised association
such as Environment Institute of Kenya and NEMA practicing license is
mandatory.
·
Postgraduate MSc degree in either
Environmental Sciences and / or Natural Resource Management will be an added
advantage.
·
A minimum of five (5) years working
experience as an officer in Environmental / Natural resource Conservation and
Management at a position of Environmental Scientist / Officer.
Additional Requirements
Candidates
shortlisted for the interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be
required to submit 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 and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed
Job Descriptions are posted in our website.
Corporate & Regulatory Services Division
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Senior Scientist / Officer, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) – Central Office
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/04/05/2019
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Senior Scientist / Officer, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) – Central Office
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/04/05/2019
Job Summary: Reporting
to the Chief Scientist/Officer – CDM, the job holder will be responsible for
identifying and promoting Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction projects,
climate change and environmental sustainability concepts in relevant company
operations, and collecting, analyzing and maintaining carbon assets database
under strict proprietary control, participate in adaptation programs and
periodical Greenhouse Gas Protocol and sustainable development auditing and
reporting.
Qualifications and Experience
The
ideal candidate should have:
·
Undergraduate degree in Environmental
Sciences or any other environment related Physical Sciences or Environmental Engineering
from a recognised institution.
·
Relevant professional qualifications
and membership to Environmental / Climate Change related recognised association
such as Environment institute of Kenya and NEMA practicing license is mandatory
·
Postgraduate MSc degree in
Environmental Sciences/ Studies or Climate Change and policy studies will be an
added advantage.
·
A minimum of five (5) years working
experience as an officer conducting and managing of CDM projects and climate
change related issues as a CDM Scientist / Officer.
Additional Requirements
Candidates
shortlisted for the interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be
required to submit 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 and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed
Job Descriptions are posted in our website.
Corporate & Regulatory Services Division
Regulatory Affairs Department
Senior Financial Analyst
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/03/05/2019
Regulatory Affairs Department
Senior Financial Analyst
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/03/05/2019
Reporting
to the Regulatory Affairs Manager, the job holder will be responsible for
providing enough decision-making support in matters to do with cost
effectiveness and competitiveness of tariffs.
In
addition, the job holder will participate in the development and regular update
of the corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financial risk profile for the
portfolio and make appropriate recommendations to management.
Qualifications and Experience
·
Bachelor’s degree in Economics,
Statistics or Finance from a recognized university.
·
Professional qualification in Finance
( CPA, ACCA) or related field is mandatory
·
Registration with a relevant
professional body is mandatory
·
Certified Financial analyst (C.F.A.)
will be an added advantage.
·
At least Seven (7) years’ experience
as a Finance officer in a busy commercial/finance working environment
Additional Requirements
Candidates
shortlisted for the interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be
required to submit 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 and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed
Job Descriptions are posted in our website.
Corporate & Regulatory Services Division
Communications Department
Communications Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/02/05/2019
Communications Department
Communications Officer
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/02/05/2019
Reporting
to Chief Communications Officer, Media Relations, the job holder will be
responsible for assisting in editing and issuing press releases, and arranging
media interviews, responding to media enquiries, requests, development of
content and regularly updating the company’s website and assisting with the
production of publicity materials, including leaflets and posters
Qualifications and Experience
·
A Bachelor’s degree in
communications, journalism or related field
·
Professional qualification and valid
membership of is mandatory
·
A master’s degree in communication or
related field is an added advantage
·
At five years’ work experience as a
communications officer with 3 years editorial experience and two (2) years
experiences updating website content and a good working knowledge in Desk Top
Publishing packages.
Additional Requirements
Candidates
shortlisted for the interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be
required to submit 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 and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed
Job Descriptions are posted in our website.
Corporate & Regulatory Services Division
Communications Department
Chief Communications Officer – Media Relations
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/01/05/2019
Communications Department
Chief Communications Officer – Media Relations
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/CRSD/01/05/2019
Reporting
to Communications Manager, the job holder will be responsible for augmenting
efforts to communicate the mission, vision and values of the company by
delivery of external communications, including website and other communications
and publications, media relations and customer relations in liaison with other
staff. Will also be responsible for editing internal and external publications,
and the company’s social media platforms.
Qualifications and Experience
The
ideal candidate should have:
·
Bachelor’s degree in
Communication/Public Relations/Journalism/Media Studies from a recognized
institution
·
Post-graduate qualification in Mass
Communication/Public Relations/Journalism/Media Studies/Science or a related
field is mandatory.
·
Relevant professional membership from
a recognized institution is mandatory.
·
Master’s degree in a related
discipline from a recognised institution will also be an added advantage
·
Working experience as a Sub-Editor in
a media house will be an added advantage.
·
At least seven (7) years working
experience and an officer in communications and/or public relations, three (3)
of which must be at a Senior management level.
Additional Requirements
Candidates
shortlisted for the interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be
required to submit 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 and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed
Job Descriptions are posted in our website.
Operations Division
Dispatch Management
Dispatch Manager
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/OD/01/05/2019
Dispatch Management
Dispatch Manager
1 Post
Ref: HR&A/OD/01/05/2019
The
job holder is responsible for managing dispatch and monitoring of electricity
generating units, optimal utilization of power generation assets and liaison
between KenGen and Kenya Power & Lightning Company (KPLC), and other stake
holders in the energy sector.
Qualifications and Experience
·
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or
Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution.
·
Relevant professional qualifications
and membership in a related field from a recognised institution such as
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), IEK, is mandatory.
·
Post Graduate diploma in Project
Management and relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution will be
an added advantage.
·
At least ten (10) years relevant experience
in an engineering field, three (3) of which must be at the level of a Chief
Engineer.
·
Excellent knowledge of the standards,
laws and regulations governing power generation and implementation of Power
Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
Additional Requirements
Candidates
shortlisted for the interview for Manager and Chief Officer positions will be
required to submit 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 and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Detailed
Job Descriptions are posted in our website.
Application Procedure
Interested
applicants should submit application letters complete with detailed resume and
copies of academic and professional certificates to
Human
Resource & Administration Director,
Stima Plaza, 6th Floor Room 6.01.
P.O. Box 47936 – 00100
Nairobi
Stima Plaza, 6th Floor Room 6.01.
P.O. Box 47936 – 00100
Nairobi
or
send to the following email address: jobapplications@kengen.co.ke
The
reference number of the job applied for should be clearly indicated on the
envelope.
Closing
date for applications is 17 May, 2019 at 4.00 p.m.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB:
KenGen is an equal opportunity Employer.
Canvassing
and falsifying or misrepresentation of qualifications will lead to automatic
disqualification.