Kenya Power Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Following the appointment of the immediate former Managing Director & Chief Executive Offícer, Eng.Joseph K. Njoroge to the position of Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, the Board of Kenya Power is seeking to identify and recruit a self-driven and highly qualified individual to fill the vacant position of Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

The Managing Director & CEO will be accountable to the Board of Directors, and shall be the Principal
Officer of the Board, responsible for the day to day running of the Company, overall leadership and
implementation of Board mandate.
 

Job Profile

• Providing overall leadership and administration of operations of the Company under the guidance of the Board.
• Developing short term corporate strategies for Board approval and implementation as stipulated in the Company Strategic Plan.
• Managing internal multi-disciplinary teams and external parties to ensure agreed corporate objectives are realised.
• Developing performance standards together with mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable statutory, legal and regulatory requirements and establishing mitigation measures against emerging business risks.
• Promoting the Company’s image and developing good working relationships with all stakeholders and partners while promoting the principles of good governance in the Company.
• Developing networks and partnerships with development partners and spearheading donor collaboration and fundraising for project ¡mplementation.
• Advising the Board of Directors on operations, investment planning and sustainable development of Company interests.
• Directing and co-ordinating Company operations and administration to ensure that the various organs operate in conformity with the overall operational plans and performance targets.
• Formulating a comprehensive workforce succession plan to ensure availability of qualified human resources for the smooth maintenance of the network and future sustainability of the Organisation’s operations.
• Advising the Board of Directors concerning future activities of the Company and on the objectives and policies while mitigating risks which would affect the smooth management of the Company.
• Promoting harmony and cohesiveness within the Company and with other partners.
• Effectively supporting the realisation of Vision 2030.

Selection Criteria

• The ideal candidate will be a holder of a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in the field of Engineering, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Finance, Energy, or other related fields.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage. Where applicable, the applicant must be a registered member of the relevant professional body.
• Should have at least 10 years relevant work experience in senior Management position(s).
• Should have undergone a Corporate Governance/Leadership Course at a recognised institution.
• Should be a person of high integrity and should meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Should have exceptional visionary leadership and negotiation skills with capacity to engage with local, regional and international organisations.
• Should have excellent communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal, analytical, organisational and team leadership capabilities and high professional ethical standing.
• Demonstrated change leader with transformative leadership capability.
• Should be self-driven and capable of working under minimum supervision.
• Should have the capacity to mobilise financial resources for project implementation.
• Understanding of Kenya’s energy and public sectors will be an added advantage.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your application in confidence to the postal address below by 5 pm on Wednesday, 31st July 2013. 

In addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional / academic certificates. 

Include your day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Board Chairman
Kenya Power
Stima Plaza, 7th Floor
Kolobot Road
P.O. Box 30099-00100
Nairobi