Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned corporation incorporated on 2nd December, 2008 under the Company’s Act, Cap 486 as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy.

Responsibilities or duties

This job is responsible for leading in planning, designing, constructing, owning, operating and maintaining high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors.The job is also responsible to the Board of Directors for strategic direction and implementation of the Company’s strategic goals, vision, mission and strategic objectives, mobilization and management of its resources, directing and providing leadership, in order for the Company to achieve its mandate as stated in Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy, Energy Act No. 1 of 2019 and as established under the State Corporations Act, Cap 446.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution;

Membership to a professional body where applicable an in good standing;

Leadership/strategic management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;

Knowledge/proficiency in office automation applications;

Experience needed

The job holder requires fifteen (15) years minimum related work experience with at least ten (10) years of which must be at a senior management position.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Working Conditions – Office setting and Field visits.

• Providing leadership to Senior Management and Staff;
• Overseeing planning, designing, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors;
• Ensuring promotion of national and regional power trade for socio-economic development;
• Providing overall leadership and administration of operations of the Company under the guidance of the Board;
• Overseeing implementation of all Government Directives, Administrative Circulars and Executive Orders issued and relevant to the Company’s mandate;
• Ensuring compliance in formulation, development and implementation of corporate objectives, strategies, policies and plans;
• Forging strategic linkages within the business environment with Regulators, Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Development Partners and other stakeholders nationally and internationally;
• Ensuring adherence to ethical and legal guidelines to promote good corporate governance practices;
• Ensuring prudent use of Company finances and assets;
• Overseeing procurement of goods, works, services, inventory management and disposal of assets in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations;
• Mobilizing resources to support implementation of the Company’s Strategic Plan through the Exchequer, Development Finance Institutions, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and other alternative sources;
• Overseeing implementation of alternative sources of revenue and business opportunities in the Company;
• Advising the Board of Directors on business opportunities to enhance the Company’s growth and sustainability;
• Managing corporate change through adaptation of new policies and strategies to conform with changing business environment that will ensure continued performance and business continuity;
• Establishing and implementing human resource policies and organizational structure that is transparent, equitable and ensures that clear succession plan is put in place;
• Overseeing management of the Company’s human resource planning, performance management, capacity building and staff welfare;
• Managing corporate intrinsic and extrinsic financial, commercial and technical risks identification mechanisms and placement of monitoring and mitigation measures;
• Overseeing execution of all business processes within the set policies, procedures, guidelines and standards to achieve the Company’s mandate;
• Advising the Board on policy, strategic, technical, financial and administrative matters, in line with the Company’s mandate;
• Overseeing matters of compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Overseeing corruption prevention strategies through implementation of existing policies and submitting reports to Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Promoting harmony and cohesiveness within the Company and with other partners;
• Serving as a link between the Board and Management;
• Ensuring execution and communication of the Boards strategies, decisions and policies;
• Overseeing implementation of corporate plans and strategies in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Company’s business philosophy, mission, vision and core values and as approved by the Board of Directors;
• Ensuring effective management of corporate risks, quality assurance and establishing proper internal controls;
• Overseeing implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), research and innovation policies and strategies to support the Company’s mandate;
• Providing oversight in quality assurance for the Company.
• Promoting a positive corporate image.
• Coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Company to ensure that various functions operate harmoniously in conformity with operational plans and performance targets;
• Developing and ensuring implementation of Strategic Plan, business strategies and tariff revenue requirements that align with short-term and long-term objectives of the Company;
• Maintaining knowledge of the markets and industry of the Company so as to exploit changing opportunities for business and investment;
• Leading and motivating a multidisciplinary team to advance employee engagement and develop a high performing team;
• Ensuring that all board papers are accurately written, relevant and submitted to the Board within the stipulated timelines;
• Preparing the annual budget, procurement plan, work plan and performance contract;
• Ensuring that the Company keeps accurate financial and accounting records that comply with relevant laws;
• Serving as the official spokesperson of the Company.

• Leadership/strategic management
• Proficiency in office automation applications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution
• Membership to a professional body where applicable an in good standing
• Leadership/strategic management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution