Kenya Pipeline Job Vacancy : General Manager (Company Secretariat &, Corporate Affairs)

Kenya Pipeline Job Vacancy : General Manager (Company Secretariat &, Corporate Affairs)
February 28, 2015 Job Description
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited is a State Corporation whose core mandate is to receive, store, and transport petroleum products from the Port of Mombasa to the hinterland and the East African Region.
The company seeks a suitable candidate to fill the following position:General Manager (Company Secretariat &, Corporate Affairs)
1 Post
Reporting to the Managing Director (CEO)
Job Profile
Act as Legal advisor to the Managing Director and the Board on legal, corporate communications and security matters affecting the Company.
Provide company secretarial services to the Company
Participate in the formulation and development of the Company’s Strategic Plan.
Plan and monitor division targets and take any necessary remedial actions.
Monitor all aspects of the Board Secretariat, Legal services, Corporate Communications and Security Departments with the aim of developing a robust and facilitative legal and regulatory framework for enhancing organizational effectiveness and improving the Company’s image.
Provide advice on good corporate governance practices.
Attend Board meetings, take minutes of proceedings and disseminate the decisions of the Board of Directors to relevant Division heads for implementation.
Oversee the development and implementation of security policies.
Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness
Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.
Liaising with the County governments and other relevant agencies at all levels on matters concerning the Company.
Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time.
Person Profile
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university
Be a holder of CPS (K)
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience 5 of which should be at senior level in a large and busy organization.
Membership to relevant professional body – LSK & ICPS (K).
Other Competences
Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility and responsiveness in determining and handling Company Secretariat, Legal Services, Corporate Communications and Security issues.
Sound analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in the Petroleum subsector.
Demonstrated expertise in Board and legal matters and an understanding of corporate communication matters.
Ability to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change and support staff to embrace change.
Ability to empower staff through couching and counseling.
Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiations skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to apply in confidence by enclosing CVs with full details of Education background, Professional Qualifications, relevant experience and attach copies of certificates by end of business, 4th March 2015.
Qualified candidates will be expected to be tax compliant and to have cleared with HELB, Credit Bureau, CID and relevant professional body. Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya is mandatory.
Applications may be deposited in the APPLICATION BOX at our Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza, Ground Floor located on Sekondi Road, off Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area or posted to:
The Managing Director
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
P.O. Box 73442, 00200
Nairobi.
Kenya Pipeline Company is an equal opportunity employer and the marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.