The Kenya Pipeline Company Limited is a State Corporation established on 6th September, 1973 under the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya and started commercial operations in 1978. The Company is 100% owned by the Government and complies with the provisions of the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of 1986.

Purpose of the job

The Managing Director is responsible to the Board of Directors for the broad responsibilities of the implementation of the Company’s statutory mandates, strategic goals and the management of its resources; including giving direction and
leadership for the achievement of Company’s mission, the development of its strategy and in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Company’s goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.

Key Tasks

• Providing strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the Company stipulated in the Company’s Act.
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing both the Strategic and Business Plans of the Company to achieve the Company’s mandate.
• Overseeing corporate planning and financial operations of the Company, ensuring that sound fiscal and risk management practices are in place to maintain the Company’s financial strength and sustainability.
• Ensuring that all financial and non-financial resources and assets are effectively and efficiently managed and preserved by maintaining sound policies, controls, prudent procedures, adequate records, safety, security and accountability requirements that meet international standards and benchmarks.
• Developing and maintaining positive external relationships, external communication initiatives, strategic partnerships and positive corporate image with stakeholders, while actively seeking new opportunities for growth.
• Management and administration of the top leadership and staff of the Company in line with the mission and vision of the Company supported by adequate manning levels, finances, facilities and partnerships.
• Ensuring implementation and fulfillment of the policies and agreed objectives, performance targets and service standards of the Company and reporting thereon to the Board.
• Advising the Board of Directors on all matters within the Company’s responsibility and serving as an interface between the board and staff.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable professional, legal, regulatory, ethical, corporate compliance and governance requirements to protect the Company against reputational and legal risks.
• Ensuring proper management of budgets, funds and property of the Company, and developing economic, efficient and cost-effective internal management structures.
• Managing and implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees
• Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
• Serving as the principal spokesperson of the Company
• Serving as the accounting Officer for the Company

Job Specifications

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution
• Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Over fifteen (15) years relevant experience ten (10) of which must have been in senior management of a large and busy organization.
• Have undertaken a leadership course(s) lasting not less than two (2) weeks from recognized institutions.
• Have undertaken a Corporate Governance Course from a recognized Institution
• Proficiency in Computer Applications

Key Skills & Competencies

• Broad knowledge of corporate governance, procurement, labour laws and current industry related issues and trends at national, regional and international levels, including in-depth understanding of petroleum in the global marketplace.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity, including ability to build strategic partnerships, networks and stakeholder management.
• Broad knowledge of the functions in the Oil and Gas Industry/Sector.
• People, culture and change management.
• Commercial drive and business acumen.
• New utility investment ventures and collaborations