Massive Recruitment by the Government of Kenya – KETRACO

Kenya

Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned

corporation incorporated on 2nd December, 2008 under the Company’s Act, Cap 486

as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on

Energy. 

The

Mandate of the Company is to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain high

voltage electricity transmission infrastructure, the National Electricity

Transmission Grid and Regional Interconnectors.
 

KETRACO’s

Vision is to be a world-class electricity transmission company and the leading

inter-connector in Africa. 

The

Mission of the Company is to build and operate a national electricity

transmission network that is reliable, efficient, effective, safe and

environment-friendly through innovative and best practices; and to promote

regional power trade for socio-economic development.

To achieve the above mandate, KETRACO has so far completed and commissioned

756km of transmission lines with 5000km committed and on-going projects. 

The

company has a capital base of over Kshs. 77 Billion. In addition; and to

increase access to electricity, KETRACO plans to construct additional 7000km of

transmission lines in the next five years.

In order to meet the planned growth and improve access to electricity in Kenya,

KETRACO wishes to identify and recruit capable officers to fill the following

position:

Assistant

Environmentalists 

(3 Posts)

Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/78/VOL

I -B
 
Reporting to: Senior

Environmentalist
 
Terms: 2 year contract or

the duration of the identified Transmission infrastructure project;
 
Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Environmentalist will perform the following functions related to

specific projects;-

• Sensitize
  
  community on environmental issues


• Collection
  
  of environmental baseline data within the project area


• Liaising
  
  with KFS and KWS in way leave acquisition in gazetted protected areas such
  
  as forests, national parks and game reserves


• Ensure
  
  contractor compliance with ESMP


• Preparation
  
  of monthly reports


• Preparation
  
  of quarterly reports


• Handling
  
  and documentation of environmental concerns from the project area


• Conduct
  
  safety checks

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s
  
  degree in Environmental studies


• Registration
  
  with NEMA as an EIA associate expert

Working Conditions: For

Assistant Environmentalists, the job involves continuous travelling to the

field sometimes even over the weekends and public holidays, communicating with

contractors, the Project Implementation Teams and the Project Affected Persons

(PAPS) as well as travelling on very short notices which one has to be prepared

for all the time.

Safety and Health Officer 

Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/9/VOL II -B

Reporting to: Senior Safety & Health Officer
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out safety and health inspections for
  
  identification of hazards, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and suggest
  
  actions for improvement;


• Carry out safety and health audits;


• Carry out safety and health risk assessments;


• Undertake incident investigations and compile
  
  reports;


• Ensure that firefighting and detection
  
  equipment owned by KETRACO are regularly maintained and records kept;


• Ensure that first aid boxes are regularly
  
  maintained;


• Monitoring safety and health performance of
  
  contractors through analysis of monthly report forms received from the
  
  contractors;


• Maintain data base of all safety incidents
  
  reported;


• Provide safety and health services in Project
  
  Implementation Teams;


• Participate in carrying out regular staff
  
  sensitization workshops/training sessions on safety, health and emergency
  
  preparedness;


• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual
  
  safety and health reports.

Education / Professional Qualification

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree preferably
  
  in science or engineering


• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or a
  
  higher safety and health qualification will be an added advantage


• At least five (5) years working experience in
  
  occupational safety and health


• Experience in workplace safety and health
  
  audits will be an added advantage


• Be computer literate

Skills and personal attributes

• Good communication & interpersonal skills
  
  both written and oral;


• Possess safety and health risk assessment skills;


• Ability to provide problem solving and
  
  analytical skills;


• Ability to provide sound decision making and
  
  judgment skills;


• Ability to work under pressure and maintain
  
  high work standards; and


• Willingness to work odd hours when necessary


• Be a team player;

Systems Analysts / Programmers

2 Years Renewable Contract
 

(i) Systems Analysts / Programmer 

– Functional Consultant 

Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/79/VOL

I –B
 

Reporting to: Chief

Manager, ICT
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation and support of
  
  SAP modules to enhance the business functionality and overall performance,
  
  while maintaining a high degree of user satisfaction.


• Design, configuration, testing and support of
  
  various SAP Modules: MM, SRM, SLC,


• Analyze the current business processes and
  
  scenarios of the client and recommend/develop solutions to meet the need


• Responsible primarily for successful
  
  implementation of SAP, providing functional expertise, guidance,
  
  presentation, and instruction on SAP products.


• Carry out complex or novel assignments
  
  requiring the development of new or improved procedures


• Provide detailed knowledge of industry best
  
  practices.


• Manage or participate in SAP ECC
  
  implementations


• Acts as liaison with users for
  
  troubleshooting: investigate, analyse, and solve software problems and map
  
  user business requirements, processes and objectives; develop necessary
  
  product modifications to satisfy users’ needs.


• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the
  
  organization and adhere to all organizational standards

Education / Professional

Qualification

• Degree in ICT or related field


• Professional Qualifications


• SAP MM certification


• 2 years in a busy environment

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Extensive technical SAP MM knowledge


• Knowledge of SRM and SLC would be an added
  
  advantage


• An ability to explain technical information to
  
  non-technical people


• Good negotiating skills


• Good project management skills


• Good organization and problem-solving skills


• A methodical and analytical approach


• SAP configuration experience


• Experience and knowledge of key integration
  
  points between SAP modules


• Business knowledge and process design skills


• Ability to analyse problems and provide clear
  
  recommendations


• Strong organizational skills


• Able to collaborate with users, and have a
  
  strong desire to excel.


• Excellent communication skills, written and
  
  verbal


• Good interpersonal skills


• Must be able to work independently as well as
  
  be a team player with the ability to manage own workload


• Able to Multi-task and work under tight
  
  deadlines


• Must be an effective problem solver


• At least one full lifecycle SAP R/3
  
  implementation experience (Project Preparation till Go-Live);

(ii) Systems Analysts / Programmer –

ABAP/4 

Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/80/VOL

I –B
 

Reporting to: Chief Manager, ICT
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Technical design, development, testing, &
  
  deployment of various SAP: ABAP/4, Workflows, EP, XI, Java, Reports;
  
  Interfaces; Conversions; Enhancements and Forms development (WRICEF) to
  
  ensure overall deliverables adhere to quality standards (consistent with
  
  application architecture) and meet established timelines.


• Analyse the current business processes and
  
  scenarios of the users and recommend/develop solutions to meet the need


• Carry out complex or novel assignments
  
  requiring the development of new or improved procedures


• Provide detailed knowledge of industry best
  
  practices.


• Participate in SAP new modules implementations


• Act as liaison with users for troubleshooting:
  
  investigate, analyse, and solve software problems and map user business
  
  requirements, processes and objectives; develop necessary product
  
  modifications to satisfy users’ needs.


• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the
  
  organization and adhere to all organizational standards

Education / Professional

Qualification

• Degree in ICT or related field


• Professional Qualifications


• SAP ABAP/4 on HANA certification


• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant ABAP
  
  experience in a busy environment.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Experience in SAP ABAP programming tools
  
  including Report and Transaction creation, Enhancements, Conversion
  
  Programs, Interfaces, SAP script, and Smart Forms, Screen Painter BDC,
  
  LSMW, User Exits, Menu Exits, Function Exit, Screen Exit, Interactive ALV
  
  Reports, Dialog Programming, Module pool programming, Data Dictionary,
  
  RFC, ABAP Query, ALE/IDOC, BAPI, and BADI



• Experience in ABAP optimization techniques for
  
  HANA, Performance Tuning


• Experience in handling Code Inspector, SQL
  
  Monitor, SQL performance tuning, and ABAP test cockpit.


• Experience in ABAP Webdynpro, Workflow, BSP


• Application of OSS notes and ASAP methodology.


• Skilled with adobe interactive forms


• Knowledge of Data Medium Exchange Engine (DME)


• Excellent Oral and Written Communication
  
  Skills


• Proven ability to challenge and identify areas
  
  of concern


• An ability to explain technical information to
  
  non-technical people


• Team-working and team management experience


• Good project management skills


• Good organizational and problem-solving skills


• A methodical and analytical approach


• Experience and knowledge of key integration
  
  points between SAP modules


• Able to Multi-task and work under tight
  
  deadlines


• Must be able to work independently with little
  
  to no supervision


• Must be an effective problem solver


• At least 2 full lifecycles SAP R/3
  
  implementation experience (Project Preparation till Go-Live)

(iii) Systems Analysts / Programmer – HCM & Payroll 

Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/81/VOL

I – B
 

Reporting to: Chief

Manager, ICT
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation and support of
  
  SAP modules to enhance the business functionality and overall performance,
  
  while maintaining a high degree of user satisfaction.


• Design, configuration and testing of various
  
  SAP Modules: HCM, Payroll, ESS/MSS, e-Recruitment


• Analyse the current business processes and
  
  scenarios of the client and recommend/develop solutions to meet the need


• Responsible primarily for successful
  
  implementation of SAP, providing functional expertise, guidance,
  
  presentation, and instruction on SAP products.


• Carry out complex or novel assignments
  
  requiring the development of new or improved procedures


• Provide detailed knowledge of industry best
  
  practices.


• Participate in SAP new modules implementations


• Acts as liaison with users for
  
  troubleshooting: investigate, analyse, and solve software problems and map
  
  user business requirements, processes and objectives; develop necessary
  
  product modifications to satisfy users’ needs.


• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the
  
  organization and adhere to all organizational standards

Education / Professional

Qualification

• Degree in ICT or related field


• Professional Qualifications


• SAP HCM & Payroll certification


• 2 years in a busy environment

Skills and personal attributes

• Extensive technical SAP HCM, Payroll, ESS/MSS,
  
  e-Recruitment knowledge


• An ability to explain technical information to
  
  non-technical people


• Good negotiating skills


• Team-working and team management experience


• Good project management skills


• Good organization and problem-solving skills


• A methodical and analytical approach


• Experience and knowledge of key integration
  
  points between SAP modules


• Business knowledge and process design skills


• Ability to analyse problems and provide clear
  
  recommendations


• Strong organizational skills


• Able to collaborate with users, and have a
  
  strong desire to excel.


• Excellent communication skills, written and
  
  verbal


• Good interpersonal skills


• Must be able to work independently as well as
  
  be a team player with the ability to manage own workload


• Able to Multi-task and work under tight
  
  deadlines


• Must be an effective problem solver


• At least 2 full lifecycles SAP R/3 implementation
  
  experience (Project Preparation till Go-Live);

(iv) Systems Analysts / Programmer 

Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/80/VOL

I –B
 

Reporting to: Chief Manager, ICT
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation and support of
  
  SAP modules to enhance the business functionality and overall performance,
  
  while maintaining a high degree of user satisfaction.


• Design, configuration and testing of various
  
  SAP Modules: PS, FICO, Funds Management, Asset Management


• Analyse the current business processes and
  
  scenarios of the client and recommend/develop solutions to meet the need


• Responsible primarily for successful
  
  implementation of SAP, providing functional expertise, guidance,
  
  presentation, and instruction on SAP products.


• Carry out complex or novel assignments
  
  requiring the development of new or improved procedures


• Provide detailed knowledge of industry best
  
  practices.


• Participate in SAP new modules implementations


• Acts as liaison with users for
  
  troubleshooting: investigate, analyse, and solve software problems and map
  
  user business requirements, processes and objectives; develop necessary
  
  product modifications to satisfy users’ needs.


• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the
  
  organization and adhere to all organizational standards

Education / Professional

Qualification

• Degree in ICT or B Com in Accounting/Finance
  
  or CPA/ACCA


• SAP FICO certification


• 2 years in a busy environment

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Extensive technical SAP FICO, Asset
  
  Management, Funds Management, Project Systems, knowledge


• An ability to explain technical information to
  
  non-technical people


• Good negotiating skills


• Team-working and team management experience


• Good project management skills


• Good organization and problem-solving skills


• A methodical and analytical approach


• SAP configuration experience


• Experience and knowledge of key integration
  
  points between SAP modules


• Business knowledge and process design skills


• Ability to analyse problems and provide clear
  
  recommendations


• Strong organizational skills


• Able to collaborate with users, and have a
  
  strong desire to excel.


• Excellent communication skills, written and
  
  verbal


• Good interpersonal skills


• Must be able to work independently as well as
  
  be a team player with the ability to manage own workload


• Able to Multi-task and work under tight
  
  deadlines


• Must be able to work independently with little
  
  to no supervision


• Must be an effective problem solver


• At least one full lifecycle SAP R/3
  
  implementation experience (Project Preparation till Go-Live);

Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/23/VOL

II -B
 

Reporting to: Manager,

Legal Services
 

Terms: 2 years renewable contract
 

Overall Responsibility: The Legal Officer will be responsible for the

effective and efficient management of the company’s contract and litigation

portfolios.
 

Education / Professional

Qualification

• Bachelor of Laws Degree.


• Post-graduate Diploma in Law.


• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.


• Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya.


• 5 years relevant work experience (post bar
  
  admission). Emphasis is on experience in litigation and contract drafting,
  
  negotiation and management. Experience in international contract
  
  management and dispute resolution shall be an added advantage.


• IT User and report writing skills


• Strong analytical, interpersonal &
  
  communication skills.

Senior Insurance Officer 

Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/23/VOL

III -B
 

Reporting to: Company Secretary/ Chief Manager Legal Services
 

Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
 

Overall Responsibility: To ensure optimum and cost-effective risk and

insurance coverage for company assets and legal liabilities arising out of the

company’s operations.
 

Education / Professional

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or in any Social
  
  Science with a bias to in Insurance;


• Registered Member, Chartered Insurance
  
  Institute or Registered Member, Insurance Institute of Kenya;


• At least 7 years relevant experience;


• Good leadership, Communications, problem
  
  solving & negotiation skills.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Good communication & interpersonal skills
  
  both written and oral;


• Possess Insurance & risk management
  
  skills;


• Ability to provide problem solving and
  
  analytical skills;


• Ability to provide sound decision making and
  
  judgment skills;


• Ability to work under pressure and maintain
  
  high work standards; and


• Willingness to work odd hours when necessary


• Be a team player;

Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/64/4/Vol

IV -B
 

Reporting to: The

Chief Manager (Planning & Development)
 

Terms: 2

year contract or the duration of the identified Transmission infrastructure

project;
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Engineer will perform the

following functions related to specific projects;-

• Supervise transmission development works
  
  including planning, design and construction of lines and substations;


• Agree on the timescales, costs and resources
  
  needed to plan design and construct transmission lines and associated
  
  substations;


• Draw up a detailed plan on how to achieve each
  
  stage of the project so as to minimize exposure and risk to delay;


• Make sure that each stage of the project is
  
  progressing on time and on budget;


• Lead and supervise the project implementation
  
  team and manage day-to-day project implementation operation aspects;


• Prepare periodical reports on project status
  
  and Report regularly on progress to the financiers and senior managers;


• Participate in transmission line survey, route
  
  and substation site selection prior to commencement of the construction
  
  works;


• Participate in transmission lines
  
  specification;


• Participate in preparation and evaluation of
  
  tender documents for the construction of transmission lines and
  
  sub-stations;


• Review and recommend for approval design
  
  proposals or any variation and/or changes during the project
  
  implementation process;


• Track and supervise contractors undertaking
  
  all works related to construction of the transmission line and related
  
  sub-stations; and


• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Education / Professional

Qualifications

• Must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree
  
  in Civil or Electrical Engineering from a recognized University. A Master
  
  degree will be an added advantage;


• Must be a Registered Engineer with the
  
  Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);


• Must be a member of the Institution of
  
  Engineers of Kenya (MIEK);


• At least 5 years post registration experience
  
  in management of construction projects worth 50 million and above,
  
  preferably in projects financed by multilateral agencies


• Must have proficiency in MS Office and MS
  
  Project;

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Good communication skills both written and
  
  oral;


• Good presentation skills;


• Good interpersonal skills;


• Ability to work under pressure and meet
  
  deadlines; and


• Willingness to work odd hours when necessary

Candidates who meet the requirements

should submit their applications so as to reach the address shown below (clearly

stating the reference no. in the letter and on the envelope) by close of

business on 24th March, 2016 at 5.00pm. 

Applications to include CVs with

details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period

required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three referees. 

Applicants must also attach copies of

all Certificates / Testimonials, and copy of National ID / Passport.
 

Managing Director,
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
KAWI Complex, 4th Floor,
Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road,
P.O. Box 34942 – 00100,
Nairobi.

KETRACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender

equality.

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents / details

as sought for will not be considered. 

Any form of canvassing shall lead to

automatic disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be

contacted