Kenya Power is in the process of transforming and realigning its Institute to contribute towards realizing its corporate objectives through provision of research, manpower and consultancy needs for the Company, nation and region.
To this end, applications are hereby invited for the following vacancy:
Deputy Director – Support Services
1 Post
Job Ref: HR: KP1/5CB/755
Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director, Support Services will be responsible for managing support and business development services sections.
The key responsibilities for this position are;
- Overseeing formulation and implementation of administrative policies and procedures for the support functions.
- Develop and maintain a range of high- level working and strategic relationships with business partners, educational institutions and donor agencies.
- Identify, initiate and manage collaboration with donor institutions for material and financial support for the company.
- Monitor the implementation of small, medium and large projects and activities by evaluating progress reports and using latest project management practices and procedures and reporting to management on the same.
- Monitor implementation and follow up of administration and Board decisions.
Appointment Requirements
- Master’s in Business Administration.
- Membership in relevant professional bodies.
- Ten (10) years working experience- prior work experience with donor agency or international firm is desirable.
- Thorough knowledge of international best practices in energy sector operations and knowledge of project management trends as well as understanding of developing priorities within the sector.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large multi-disciplinary projects.
- Ability to quickly understand the basics of project activity management including the requirements for financial and programmatic reporting.
- Strong Proposal writing skills for technical and financial bids.
How to Apply
Interested persons should send their applications and detailed CV’s, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, e-mail address, day time mobile/telephone contact and names of three (3) referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 16th October 2015.
The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd.
PO Box 30099 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.