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MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO — REF: KETRACOI9A/0901

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, a state corporation wholly owned by the Government was incorporated in December, 2008 under the Companies Act. The Company’s mandate is to construct, operate and maintain new high voltage electricity transmission lines and substations that will form a backbone for the National Transmission Grid.
The Company now seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and results-oriented Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer who will report to the Board of Directors.

Job Profile
• Providing leadership and strategic direction to the Company in order to achieve corporate goals
• Developing sound policies, driving appropriate strategies and practices to realize the company’s mandate
• Directing and coordinating business activities and operations to ensure various organs of the company operate harmoniously
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of human, material, financial and other resources of the Company
• Developing local and international partnerships for faster resource deployment and utilization
• Ensuring all development targets are achieved within schedule and budget
• Developing, motivating, deploying and retaining talented staff through performance appraisals, personal development and succession management
• Implementing management and technological innovations to enhance organizational performance and productivity
• Ensuring overall high operational and financial performance
• Developing and implementing Health, Safety and Environmental practices that equal the best Internationally.

Person Profile
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil (Structural) Engineering fields from a recognized university
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration
• Registered engineer with the Kenya Engineers Registration Board (KERB)
• 15 years relevant experience gained in an engineering/operations management position, five (5) of which must be at a senior management level
• Experience in strategic planning and a track record of achieving or exceeding set targets
• Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal and well developed communication skills
• Experience in the Electricity transmission system will be an added advantage.

Applications are invited with detailed CV. stating current position, remuneration level, copies of relevant testimonials, email and telephone contacts to reach us on or before Friday, 31 July, 2009 and addressed to or delivered at the office of:

The Chairman
Kenya Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd.
7th Floor, Stima Plaza, Phase II, Kolobot Rd. Parklands
P0 Box 34942 -00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Only shortlisted persons will be notified.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.