10 Job Openings at KETRACO

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General Manager Transmission Planning & Project Development

Job Purpose

To lead the planning, development and preparation of transmission projects by ensuring bankable project pipelines, sound system studies and compliance with regulatory and social and environmental frameworks to support reliable and least-cost grid expansion.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Master’s degree in any relevant fields from recognized University;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning and Management, Geography Geology, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work/Social Development, Community Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Registered Professional where applicable;
• Corporate Member for engineers and Membership to relevant professional body for other professions where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Valid Practicing License where applicable;
• Cumulative service period of (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Manager or in a comparable position

General Manager, Transmission Infrastructure Development

Job Purpose

• To lead the implementation and management of transmission network projects by ensuring efficient Surveying, Mapping, GIS, land acquisition, design, project management and construction processes, compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks and effective project delivery to support reliable and sustainable grid infrastructure.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Master’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution; 
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Valid Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Cumulative service period of (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of  which should have been at the grade of Manager or in a comparable position.

Manager, System Control & Market Operations

Job purpose

• To ensure optimal power dispatch using economic merit order in the National Power Grid and regional interconnectors while guaranteeing power system operational safety, minimum energy losses, system stability and reliability.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Master’s degree in electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Full member with the Institution of Engineer of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing;
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Manager, Engineering Services or in a comparable position.

Assistant Manager, System Control & Market Operations

Job Purpose

• This job is responsible for Managing operations of the Control Room to ensure a safe transmission network configuration and a cost reflective generation dispatch while in constant coordination with the interconnected Transmission System Operators (TSOs).

Qualifications & Skills required

• Master’s degree in electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Full member with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Engineer or in a comparable position.

Assistant Manager, Design, Electrical

Job Purpose

This job is responsible for coordinating works related to quality control in Civil design designs including civil works, foundations works, support structures and building works during Design /Design Review and supply of a reliable, efficient and effective electricity transmission infrastructure.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Master’s degree in electrical and Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Full member with the Institution of Engineer of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing;
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
•  Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
•  Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Engineer or in a comparable position.

Assistant Manager, System Studies

Job Purpose

• This job is responsible for all system studies necessary for system reinforcement, power evacuation and electricity access projects aimed at the development of a robust, reliable, efficient and cost-effective power transmission system.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Master’s degree in electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical CommunicationsEngineering, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Full member with the Institution of Engineer of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing.
•  A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Engineer or in a comparable position.

Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts (Project Finance)

Job Purpose To ensure effective and efficient management, monitoring and controlling of project payments to contractors, consultants and Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and preparation of Project financial statements.

Qualifications & Skills required
i. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution; and
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
iv. Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body; and
v. Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) ,ACCA finalist or relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
vi. At least twelve (12) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Accountant or in a comparable position
 

Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Job Purpose This job is responsible for procurement of goods, works, services, inventory management and disposal in accordance to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015 and regulations thereunder.

Qualifications & Skills required
i. Master’s degree in any of the following fields: – Procurement, Business Administration, Strategic Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Procurement, Commerce, Business Management/Administration or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
iii. Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) Course or equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
iv. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
v. Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body;
vi. Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Supply Chain Management Officer or comparable position.
 

Principal Office Administrator

Job Purpose

• To provide administrative support and office management to the Managing Director’s office.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out office administrative duties including arranging for meetings, managing the MD’s Bring Ups and tracking progress of various assignments;
• Drafting, transcribing notes, typing correspondences and reports;
• Handling and prioritizing all outgoing and incoming correspondence;
• Managing and screening phone calls and redirecting when appropriate;
• Monitoring and Requisitioning of office supplies and equipment;
• Maintaining an effective filing and record management system for the Executive office;
• Attending to internal and external customers/visitors;
• Managing office petty cash;
• Maintaining the itinerary and agenda for the Executive office;
• Coordinating the Executive office transport;
• Coordinating office maintenance;
• Disseminating memos reports and other communications to relevant staff;
• Handling and ensuring confidential documents are secure.

Qualifications & Skills required

•  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Secretarial Studies; Business and Office Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Office Administrator or in comparable position; 

Assistant Office Administrator I

Job purpose

• This Job is responsible for supporting the Head of Departments/Directorates and other office managers by carrying out administrative/office duties and handling general office management.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Office Administrator II or in comparable position;
• Proficiency in computer applications. 

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