Job Description
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited is a State Corporation established under the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya to provide efficient, reliable, safe and cost-effective means of transporting quality oil and gas from source to the customer.
Pursuant to this objective, the Company is seeking to recruit highly motivated visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidates to fill the position of MANAGING DIRECTOR.
a) 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.
b) Key Tasks
i. Providing strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the Company stipulated in the Company’s Act.
ii. Formulating, implementing and reviewing both the Strategic and Business Plans of the Company to achieve the
Company’s mandate.
iii. 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.
iv. 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.
v. Developing and maintaining positive external relationships, external communication initiatives, strategic partnerships
and positive corporate image with stakeholders, while actively seeking new opportunities for growth.
vi. 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.
vii. Ensuring implementation and fulfillment of the policies and agreed objectives, performance targets and service
standards of the Company and reporting thereon to the Board.
viii. Advising the Board of Directors on all matters within the Company’s responsibility and serving as an interface between
the board and staff.
ix. Ensuring compliance with applicable professional, legal, regulatory, ethical, corporate compliance and governance
requirements to protect the Company against reputational and legal risks.
x. Ensuring proper management of budgets, funds and property of the Company, and developing economic, efficient and
cost-effective internal management structures.
xi. Managing and implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
xii. Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees
xiii. Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
xiv. Serving as the principal spokesperson of the Company
xv. Serving as the accounting Officer for the Company
c) Job Specifications
i. Master’s Degree from a recognized institution
ii. Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution
iii. Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body and in good standing.
iv. Over fifteen (15) years relevant experience ten (10) of which must have been in senior management of a large and busy organization.
v. Have undertaken a leadership course(s) lasting not less than two (2) weeks from recognized institutions.
vi. Have undertaken a Corporate Governance Course from a recognized Institution
vii. Proficiency in Computer Applications
d) Key Skills & Competencies
i. 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.
ii. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
iii. 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.
iv. Broad knowledge of the functions in the Oil and Gas Industry/Sector.
v. People, culture and change management.
vi. Commercial drive and business acumen.
vii. New utility investment ventures and collaborations.