Our client, The Kenya Power and
Lighting Company Plc is a well-established and recognized leader in electricity
distribution and retail in the region.
Kenya Power is seeking to recruit a
results driven and highly motivated individual to fill the following exciting
and challenging position;
KPLC is established as a limited
liability company under the Companies Act, Cap 486, Laws of Kenya.
The Company’s key mandate is to
purchase bulk electricity supply, distribute and retail electricity to end-user
customers throughout Kenya.
KPLC is at the forefront of
spearheading accomplishment of Vision 2030.
General Manager, Business Strategy
Ref. KPLC/GMBS/01/2019
Reporting to the Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer, this role will be responsible for developing and
coordinating implementation of the organisation’s corporate strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
·
Develop the corporate strategic plan;
·
Devise appropriate strategies to
deliver business objectives and plans;
·
Coordinate implementation of the
corporate strategic plan;
·
Develop regional business plans in
line with the corporate business strategy;
·
Coordinate development of functional
business plans in line with the corporate strategic plan;
·
Cascade business strategies and plans
to all levels of the company;
·
Drive corporate business performance
review and recommending necessary interventions;
·
Coordinate tariff studies to
determine the level and structure of electricity tariffs;
·
Forecast energy demand and planning
for adequate generation capacity; and
·
Continuously scan the environment in
order to develop sound corporate strategic plans.
Person Specifications
We are looking for a candidate with a
Bachelor’s degree in Humanities and Arts, Business, Finance, Computer Science,
Social Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, or related field from a
recognised university with not less than 12 years relevant work experience with
5 years in senior management; be a member of a relevant professional body with
a valid practicing certificate and be of good standing.
A master’s degree in a relevant field
and a Certification in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a
recognised institution will be an added advantage.
General Manager, Connectivity Implementation
Ref. KPLC/GMCI/01/2019
Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, this role will be responsible for providing leadership to the
Connectivity Implementation Project in Kenya Power.
Key Responsibilities
·
Design and implement strategies,
plans and programs on electricity connectivity;
·
Provide leadership for connectivity
initiatives in the company;
·
Drive implementation of connectivity
project towards achieving access of 100% by 2022;
·
Ensure implementation of connectivity
adheres to required standards; implement effective approaches and innovations
to realize connectivity milestones;
·
Nurture partnerships with
stakeholders in electricity connectivity;
·
Ensure compliance with legal and
statutory provisions in electricity connectivity;
·
Ensure equity in implementation of
electricity connectivity; and •• Avail reports on electricity connectivity to
stakeholders as required.
Person Specifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering from a recognised university with not less than 12 years
relevant work experience with 5 years in senior management; be a registered
professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) with a valid
practicing certificate and be of good standing.
A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification
in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will
be an added advantage.
General Manager, Corporate Affairs & Company Secretary
Ref. KPLC/GMCA/01/2019
Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, this role will be responsible for providing legal and secretarial
services in the company and protecting the company’s interests.
Key Responsibilities
·
Provide secretarial services to the
Board of Directors;
·
Advise the Board of Directors on
Legal and Corporate Governance matters;
·
Communicate and follow up on
implementation of Board of Directors’ resolutions;
·
Induct and train Board members;
·
Participate in the structuring,
negotiating and execution of contracts;
·
Advise the Company and ensuring
compliance with legal and regulatory matters;
·
Provide shares registration services
to shareholders and investors;
·
Implement cost effective insurance
services for the business;
·
Keep custody of Company seal and
records;
·
Manage litigation in all cases
affecting the Company;
·
Develop and implement mechanisms for
investigation, prosecution and mitigation of cases involving Company assets and
breach of Security in general; and
·
Implement strategies to promote
integrity and ethical practices in Company operations.
Person Specifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in
Law from a recognised university with not less than 12 years relevant work
experience with 5 years in senior management; be an advocate
of the High Court of Kenya; a member of the Law Society of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate; a fully qualified Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Secretaries of Kenya and of good standing,
of the High Court of Kenya; a member of the Law Society of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate; a fully qualified Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and be a member of Institute of Certified Public
Secretaries of Kenya and of good standing,
A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification
in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will
be an added advantage.
General Manager, Human Resources and Administration
Ref. KPLC/GMHRA/01/2019
Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, this role will be responsible for providing advice and guidance on
utilisation of the human resource in order to achieve corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities
·
Formulate and implement human
resource strategies to support business plans;
·
Advise management on appropriate
human resources management practices to achieve the corporate objectives;
·
Design manpower plans to support
current and future business needs;
·
Advise on appropriate organizational
structures, business processes and change management to maximize organizational
effectiveness;
·
Develop HR plans that ensure
availability of requisite staff numbers with prerequisite competencies to
enable the company achieve its corporate objectives;
·
Plan and execute employee
development, and talent management programmes to improve individual and
corporate performance;
·
Implement strategies to enhance
employee engagement and productivity within the workforce;
·
Implement remuneration and reward
strategies that attract, retain and motivate employees to higher performance;
·
Advise on employee relations and
communication strategies to maximize staff involvement and commitment;
·
Ensure human resources policies are
implemented consistently and the core values of the Company are upheld; and
·
Provide a safe and conducive work environment
in compliance with relevant legislations.
Person Specifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in
Social Sciences or a related field from a recognised university with not less
than 12 years relevant work experience with 5 years in senior
management; be a holder of a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management and a member of Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya (IHRMK) with a valid practicing certificate and be of good standing; A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
management; be a holder of a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management and a member of Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya (IHRMK) with a valid practicing certificate and be of good standing; A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
General Manager, ICT
Ref. KPLC/GMICT/01/2019
Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, this role will be responsible for providing effective ICT services to
support business and operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
·
Develop and implement ICT strategies
to support business and operational processes;
·
Implement new ICT systems to support
business operations;
·
Facilitate continuous development of
the ICT infrastructure in line with the changing business environment;
·
Develop and implement ICT security
strategies and disaster recovery plans for all business information systems;
·
Implement mechanisms for knowledge
transfer and keeping abreast with emerging trends in ICT;
·
Advise management on technological
developments in the ICT field to support business processes;
·
Ensure compliance with ICT legal and
regulatory requirements; develop and sustain ICT capacity within the workforce;
·
Provide technical support for
development of information databases and web based resources;
·
Promote use of cost-effective
technologies in business operations;
·
Implement ICT projects for network
expansion in line with business strategy; and
·
Maintain external partnerships and
supplier relationships to support service delivery.
Person Specifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in
ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field from a recognised
university with not less than 12 years relevant work experience with 5 years in
senior management; be a member of a relevant professional body and be of good
standing.
A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification
in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will
be an added advantage.
General Manager, Network Management and Infrastructure
Development
Ref. KPLC/GMNMID/01/2019
Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, this role will be responsible for effectively managing the network to
deliver quality and reliable power.
The role is also responsible for expansion and development
of electric power infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
·
Lead Infrastructure development team
responsible for transmission substation capacity;
·
Lead distribution of infrastructure
development by improving the quality of supply;
·
Ensure reduction of technical losses;
·
Lead effort to expand the network;
·
Introduce new technologies that will
help reduce power losses, operational cost savings, lowered peak demand, new or
increased revenue streams;
·
Improve long term growth prospects
and improved customer satisfaction;
·
Develop and implement standards for
safe operations of the network;
·
Implement system upgrade projects to
strengthen the network for enhanced reliability;
·
Champion power network and substation
automation;
·
Implement projects to support growth
in energy demand; and
·
Plan for network expansion in line
with the strategic plan and business dictates.
Person Specifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering from a recognised university with not less than 12 years
relevant work experience with 5 years in senior management;be a registered
professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) with a valid
practicing certificate and be of good standing.
A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification
in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will
be an added advantage.
General Manager, Customer Service and Regional Coordination
Ref. KPLC/GMCSRC/01/2019
Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, this role will be responsible for developing and implementing
strategies on effective customer service, revenue collection and brand
reputation.
This role is also responsible for coordinating regional
operations and ensure achievement of regional performance targets.
Key Responsibilities
·
Provide leadership and guidance to
the regional operations;
·
Ensure that company policies, programs,
administrative & management guidelines are implemented in the Regions in a
manner consistent with the company’s overall goals;
·
Formulate and implement strategies to
ensure best customer care practices;
·
Develop strategies for revenue growth
and commercial loss reduction;
·
Promote company products for business
improvement and customer delight;
·
Drive customer creation initiatives
to improve profitability;
·
Conduct studies on emerging business
trends and making recommendations for adoption;
·
Promote energy management initiatives
among customers and the general public;
·
Implement technological innovations
to improve business processes and to meet customer changing needs; and
·
Promote the Kenya Power brand for
improved corporate reputation.
Person Specifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in
Humanities and Arts, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Social Sciences,
Physical Sciences and Engineering, or related field from a recognised
university with not less than 12 years relevant work experience with 5 years in
senior management; be a member of a relevant professional body with a valid
practicing certificate and be of good standing.
A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification
in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will
be an added advantage.
General Manager, Finance
Ref. KPLC/GMFIN/01/2019
Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, this role will be responsible for prudent management of financial
resources to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
·
Formulate and implement sound
financial policies, procedures, strategies and systems;
·
Manage the Company’s financial
resources to ensure the budget effectively supports implementation of the
corporate strategy;
·
Provide adequate financial resources
for business operations;
·
Compile Company’s statutory financial
reports;
·
Advise the Board on investment
opportunities for maximum returns;
·
Advise the Board of Directors and
Management on financial strategies and their impact on Company objectives;
·
Ensure compliance with financial and
accounting standards and regulations;
·
Coordinate external Audit activities;
·
Implement technological innovations
for sound financial management practices;
·
Implement effective controls for
prudent use of financial resources; and
·
Conduct appraisals on all projects to
ensure positive returns on investments.
Person Specifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics or a related field from a
recognised university with not less than 12 years relevant work
experience with 5 years in senior management; be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA (K), or any other relevant qualification and be a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
Kenya (ICPAK), or any other relevant professional body with a valid practicing certificate and be of good standing.
experience with 5 years in senior management; be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA (K), or any other relevant qualification and be a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
Kenya (ICPAK), or any other relevant professional body with a valid practicing certificate and be of good standing.
A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification
in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will
be an added advantage.
General Manager, Street Lighting
Ref. KPLC/GMSL/01/2019
Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, this role will be responsible for developing and implementing
strategies necessary in achieving sustainable management of public lighting in
all counties in liaison with National Government and county governments towards
a 24 hour economy.
Key Responsibilities
·
Design Street Lighting strategies for
providing quality and reliable power;
·
Develop and enforce standards for
efficient Street Lighting operations;
·
Enforce environmental and safety
standards on Street Lighting network and power equipment maintenance in liaison
with other stakeholders;
·
Identify weaknesses in the Street
Lighting network and designing system upgrade projects;
·
Develop capacity for design,
installation and maintenance of Public Lighting;
·
Develop Street Lighting maintenance
schedules, new infrastructure installations and ensuring adherence;
·
Formulate strategies for timely
resolution of customer complaints;
·
Implement and align the divisional
strategic objectives with the Corporate Strategic Objectives and Plans; and
·
Ensure utilization of Information
Communication Technology systems in management of Street Lighting network
operations and dealing with customer complaints.
Person Specifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering from a recognized university with not less than 12 years
relevant work experience with 5 years in senior management; be a registered
professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) with a valid
practicing certificate and be of good standing.
A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification
in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will
be an added advantage.
General Manager, Supply Chain
Ref. KPLC/GMSC/01/2019
Reporting
to the Managing Director & CEO, the General Manager, Supply Chain will be
responsible for developing and implementing strategies for effective supply chain
management.
Key Responsibilities
·
Coordinating development of annual
procurement plans aligned to financial resources and the Corporate business
plan;
·
Ensuring compliance with Public
Procurement & Disposal Regulations;
·
Effectively managing Supply Contracts
to ensure adequate material availability and safeguarding Company interests;
·
Formulating and implementing
strategies on stores and warehousing management;
·
Ensuring delivery of quality
materials and services to support business operations;
·
Managing the disposal of obsolete
stock and other assets;
·
Developing strategies to ensure
efficient distribution of stock in all Company stores;
·
Implementing mechanisms for material
requirements planning and availability; and
·
Continuously reviewing the supply
chain operations to safeguard Company interests and value for money.
Person Specifications
We
are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and
Supplies, or any other relevant field from a recognised university with not
less than 12 years relevant work experience with 5 years in senior management;
possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supplies and be a member of
recognised Purchasing and Supplies Professional Body with a valid practicing
certificate and be of good standing.
A
master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification in Corporate Governance
and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Candidates
will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya 2010 including:
·
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·
Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board;
·
Tax Compliance Certificate from the
Kenya Revenue Authority;
·
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission; and
·
Report from an Approved Credit
Reference Bureau.
If
you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate your ability in the
required relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your
application including copies of your academic and professional certificates,
testimonials and your curriculum vitae, including among other details your
current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three
(3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
These
appointments are on contractual terms for a period of four (4) years and
renewable for further four (4) year term (s) based on performance and business
requirements.
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