Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is 100% state-owned corporation registered under the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya. It was incorporated in the year 2008 as a special purpose vehicle to accelerate the development of Geothermal Energy in Kenya under the umbrella of the Ministry of Energy (MoE). GDC is a leader in development of Green Energy.
MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION – JOB
GRADE GD3 (1 post) JOB NO. 3. REF: GDC/HRP/ADMIN/01/2020
Overall Purpose:-
Reporting to the General
Manager, Human Resource and Administration: The jobholder will be responsible
for managing general administrative services in the company including Cleaning
Services, Telephone services and Hospitality services. The holder will also
oversee Registry Courier and Postal services in the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing policies procedures
for the various functions and operations in the Administration Department
- Overseeing general administrative services
including Telephone services Front office and Hospitality
- Supervising, reviewing and evaluating the
performance of outsourced service providers
- Managing the Registry and records management
(central registry) and information services; and Utility services
management
- Ensure provision of a conducive work
Qualifications
- Have a minimum period of eleven (11) years
relevant work experience two (2) years should be in Managerial role;
- Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines: – Public/Business Administration, Sociology or any
other relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- Must Have a Master’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines: – Public/Business Administration, Human Resource
Management, Strategic Management, or any other relevant equivalent
qualifications from a recognized
- Be a member of a relevant professional body in
good standing where applicable;
- Undertaken a Leadership /Management Course from a
recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work
performance and results
Competencies
- Good planning, organizing and coordinating skills
- Strong interpersonal, analytical verbal and
written skills;
- Leadership skills;
- Strong communications and presentation skills
- Negotiation skills;
Terms of service
The appointment will be
for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory
performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes. GDC offers
competitive salary and benefits commensurate with the standards of excellence
that it expects
How to Apply
NB: Candidates interested in
the above position are expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of
Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application copies
of the following (Mandatory):-
- Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board(HELB);
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission (EACC);
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigation;
- Clearance from Credit Reference
Evidence of ongoing
clearance is admissible subject to the satisfactory results (Presentation of
the requisite documents from the relevant institution before the selection
process )
Suitably qualified
candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job reference No. on both the
application and envelope and send to the address below enclosing CVs with full details of
education background, professional qualifications and attach copies of
certificates, relevant testimonials and National Identity Card.
Applications may be
deposited at our head Office, KAWI HOUSE, 4th Floor, Popo Road, South C, along Red
Cross Road, in the Application Box, posted or emailed to:
The Managing Director &
CEO, Geothermal Development Company Limited,
P.O. Box 100746 – 00101,
NAIROBI, KENYA
Email: managerpositions@gdc.co.ke
All applications should
be received not later than twenty one (21) days from the date of this advert.
“GDC is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.” “Please note
that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted”.
Any form of canvassing shall
lead to automatic disqualification.
