Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Business Process Reengineering & Innovation, the job holder is responsible for KenGen’s innovation agenda across all its installations, including inculcating a culture of innovation an continuous improvement in all levels of the organization.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities 


Carrying out Intellectual Property audits and register... identified patents, trademarks industrial designs and copyright. 
Overseeing and rollout a corporate innovation system 
Facilitating the development of skills, processes, values, and mind-sets to anchor innovation across the business 
Developing the Company innovation policy 
Overseeing the annual G2G technical seminar to tap on innovative new ideas 
Overseeing and driving quick-wins (rapid results initiatives) implementation 
Managing an online innovation dashboard where ideas, concepts are posted for onward scoping and implementation 
Developing metrices to continually measure the Company’s innovation performance as well as its progress in embedding innovation as a core competence. 
Coordinate Intellectual property protection to secure the company’s intellectual capital. 
Ensuring compliance with QMS/EMS, Safety, statutory and regulatory requirements. 
Monitoring and evaluating employees performance in the section 
Preparing sectional annual budget & procurement plan and ensuring prudent fund management. 


Person Specifications 

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: - 


Bachelors degree in Project Management/Business/Engineering or related field from a recognized institution. 
Masters degree in Project Management/Business/Engineering or related field from a recognized institution. 
Experience of ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which are at Management role. 
A member of a relevant professional body in good standing. more

Job Summary


This is the entry grade for this cadre of staff. An Officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of Principal Officer, Legal.


Job Description

Duties and responsibilities


Prepare and file legal documents at court registries, such as plaints, statements of defenses, response to claims, appeals, list of documents and witnesses, witness statements,... bundle of documents, applications, etc.
Represent the Company in courts (Superior and Subordinate Courts), tribunals, and before government agencies.
Conduct pre-trial briefings and site visits.
Conduct research and analysis of legal matters they are handling.
Communicate with colleagues, judges and others involved in the court case.
Interpret laws, rulings and proffer legal opinions on the implications of Court decisions on the Company business.
Prepare letters and general correspondences as regards matters they are handling.
Engage in alternative dispute resolution of disputea involving the Company .
Provide guidance, advice, and/or training and educational programs, to improve business understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
Provide legal advice to all Departments of the Company in various areas including but not limited to commercial and corporate transactions for protection of the Company’s interests.
Liaise with Company advocates and ensure efficient and proper provision of legal advice and consultancy services.
Draw, negotiate, vet and ensure execution of contracts and agreements emanating from all departments of the Company.
Advice on legal soundness of each contract.
Ensure conditions under the contract are strictly adhered to.
Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of law as may be assigned from time to time.
Draw leases and other conveyancing documents relating to properties in the Company.
Assist the Company to recover its’ debts from both the large and small power consumers.
Making claims from the banks of those debtors who are large power consumers and have valid guarantees.
Instructing external lawyers to sue for recovery of debts from the consumers.
Follow up in consultation with external lawyers to ensure that debt recovery cases in courts are concluded and judgments enforced.
Carry out the responsibility of all secretarial functions and provide the guidance required for compliance with statutory legislation and regulatory issues as may be appropriate to the Company’s business.


Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, an Officer must have:


Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized Institution.
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
At least 1 year work experience.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing is an added advantage more

Job Summary


Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Legal- Compliance.


Job Description

Duties and responsibilities


Checking for activities in the legislative and regulatory environment that have a direct and indirect impact on the Company’s operations.
Preparing and drafting amendments to legislations affecting the Company.
Participate in public fora where legislations... affecting the Company are being discussed.
Prepare compliance matrix and risk register for the Company.
Lobby the relevant stakeholders on legislative issues affecting the Company.
Develop the annual compliance work plan that reflects the Company's unique operations.
Regularly review and update the compliance matrix in the context of the regulatory changes.
Prepare and present compliance reports to the Board and the management committee.
Liaise with the relevant regulators and government agencies on compliance issues affecting the Company.
Coordinate internal compliance review and monitor activities, including periodic reviews of departments’ compliance matrices.
Carry out negotiations, undertake drafting and reviewing of commercial contracts and ensuring they are duly executed.
Draft legal opinions and maintain data base.
Conduct legal research and analysis on various areas of laws, precedents and authorities.
Provide legal advice on commercial and corporate transactions . and other contracts that relate to the Company.
Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions and prepare /draft leases.
Ensure Company’s transactions comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Evaluate and render advisory on new business partnership with vendors and other entities.
Examine legal issues related to new business and services
Handling litigation and disputes involving the Company.
Prosecuting and defending legal cases on behalf of the Company.
Monitoring compliance with court procedures and requirements to enhance timely, efficient and effective conclusion of disputes, prosecutions and disputes.
Liaising with external lawyers on court cases involving the Company to ensure timely resolution of disputes.
Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the Company.
Carry out the responsibility of all secretarial functions and provide the guidance required for compliance with statutory legislation and regulatory issues as may be appropriate to the Company’s business.


 Person Specifications

For appointment to this position, an Officer must have:


Minimum of 8 years post admission experience in a busy law firm or public/commercial entity, 4 of which should have been at a supervisory level.
Masters degree in Law from a recognized Institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized Institution.
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
Certified Public Secretary (K) in good standing is an added advantage. more

Job Summary


Reporting to the Principal Engineer - Steam field


Job Description

 Duties and responsibilities


Planning and carrying out scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on electrical equipment.
Identifying calibration needs of all electrical monitoring and testing equipment.
Preparing and submitting technical reports.
Ensuring station housekeeping to set... standards.
Installing, testing and commissioning new or refurbished plant equipment and systems.
Planning and carrying out regular safety inspections; raising notifications, creating.
Confirming and completing work orders in the plant maintenance management system.
Raising purchase requests in the plant maintenance management system.
Managing costs to ensure optimal operations; interpreting, modify or come up with technical drawings as per work requirement.
Designing and reviewing drawings for new or refurbished systems.
Maintaining test equipment inventory for plant and auxiliaries.
Preparing technical specifications and estimates for tendering process.
Verifying new machine spare parts; witnessing factory acceptance testing for equipment and systems as required; conducting routine checks and observation of plant
Adhering to the PPA requirements and ensure the set targets are attained.
Ensuring availability of electrical and instrumentation spares, working tools and equipment.
Complying with relevant ISO standards; monitoring the systems performance introducing changes and propose improvement and modification as necessary.
Monitoring projects to meet defined specifications.
Carrying out diagnostics and troubleshooting of faults of the plant and auxiliaries.
Maintaining plant drawings and documentation in good order.


 Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -


Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
At least 1 year relevant work expereince.
CAD Knowledge;
Proficiency in computer application skills; and
Registered as a Graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya. more

Job Summary

The Job Holder will report to the Assistant Manager - Geology.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities include:


Carrying out geophysical exploration; participating in collection, organization, evaluation, analysis and mapping of geophysical data in the database.
Assisting in writing requests for quotation, data purchases, or processing with subsequent evaluation of... bids to make recommendations based on performance and cost.
Participating and coordinating as required in sitting drilling locations, reservoir management, and production activities with other multi-discipline team members and departments.
Performing quality procedures for advanced instrument data acquisition, processing and analysis.
Participating in design of geophysical investigation plans; utilizing various types of geophysical instruments and ancillary components and integrate the geophysical system as a whole; assisting in monitoring the quality of geophysical data acquisition from different geophysical systems.
Performing intermediate geophysical data processing and analysis.
Participating in confirmation that geophysical projects are being conducted in a manner that assures technical completeness, accuracy and ingenuity.
Analyzing and interpreting geophysical data and produce anomaly maps and profiles.
Ensuring compliance with QMS/EMS; ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and company safety and environmental requirements.


Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:


Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Geology, Geophysics, Physics or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
At least 4 years relevant experience.
Membership to a relevant professional body; and
Proficiency in computer application skills. more

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Manager Internal Audit, the job holder is responsible for all aspects of systems and process audits in the company ensuring that internal controls are active and functional for purpose of reporting to the Board of Directors.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities


Formulating and coordinate the implementation of internal corporate audit... policies, strategies and plans.
Enhance internal systems and controls
Compile and issue internal audit reports to Management & the Board Audit Committee.
Advise the Board of Directors and Management on the adequacy of the internal control systems in relation to risk management.
Direct routine, and forensic audits
Monitor implementations of audit recommendations and occasionally escalate long pending issues.
Liaison with external auditors and other agencies on corporate governance issues.
Review the reliability, integrity, timeliness and accuracy of accounting reports.
Provide advisory services to audit stakeholders.
Stakeholder engagement on internal audit Processes.
Ensure establishment and maintenance of a quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) in the department in line with international standards.
Participate in preparation of Divisional budget and procurement plans.
Facilitate preparation, monitoring and absorption of budget for the Division
Recommend and or approve procurement processes and professional opinions
Prepare and submit periodic reports in a timely manner
Performance evaluation of employees
Lead, develop and mentor their teams
Ensure adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards


Person specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -


At least twelve (12) years relevant with at least, five (5) years in Management role.
Master’s degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)(K) or related field from a recognized Institution
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/ or related field from a recognized Institution
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or other relevant professional bodies.
Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution. more

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, ICT, the job holder is responsible for leading the strategy design, implementation, and operation of robust digital infrastructure solutions that support the KenGen business objectives. This role ensures the security, scalability, and efficiency of IT systems and infrastructure across all regions

Job Description

Duties and... Responsibilities:


Oversee the management and optimization of digital infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud platforms, and storage solutions.
Planning, designing and implementing ICT Infrastructure Systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of all digital infrastructure components.
Provide and maintain a robust network infrastructure, including WAN, LAN, WiFi, Internet, and VLAN, to support business operations and ensure reliable connectivity.
Administering and providing technical support for Plant Control Systems including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and related applications.
Maintain relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders.
Oversee, manage, and plan the digital Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and incident management processes to ensure quick recovery and minimal disruption during system failures or emergencies.
Develop, manage and monitor the digital infrastructure budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control.
Implement monitoring systems and metrics to evaluate the performance of digital infrastructure.
Continually adopt emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure infrastructure meets future business needs.
Coordinate continual improvement and compliance with Safety, Quality Management System and Environmental Management System in the Section.
Ensure compliance with industry best practices, statutory and regulatory standards.
Facilitate preparation, monitoring and absorption of budget for the Division
Recommend and or approve procurement processes and professional opinions
Prepare and submit periodic reports in a timely manner
Performance evaluation of employees
Lead, develop and mentor their teams
Ensure adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards


Person specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:


At least twelve (12) years relevant with at least, five (5) years in Management role.
Master of Science Degree in Computer Science or Information Communication Technology from a recognized institution
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or Information Communication Technology from a recognized institution
Professional certifications in infrastructure management (e.g., CCNP, ITIL, Microsoft Certified, Cloud Solutions Architect or equivalent)
Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and vendor contracts.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components, including networking, servers, storage, and cloud technologies.
Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution more

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Manager Finance, the job holder is responsible for overseeing revenue invoicing and collection, funds management, management of foreign currency dealing and risk exposures, capital raising and projects financing, working capital management, tax management, investor relations and stakeholder management.

Job Description

Duties and... responsibilities


Supervising day-to-day supervision of treasury activities including centralized cash and debt facilities management.
Ensuring all client invoicing and collection, and payment of vendor invoices occurs on a timely basis.
Managing of Company foreign exchange exposures, including transactional exposure, debt portfolio hedging and supervision of foreign currency dealing.
Handling cash flow planning, financial modelling and analysis and offers advice to management on a large set of financial matters such as mergers, acquisition initiatives, potential opportunities, and financial due diligence.
Managing working capital requirements and review day to day operations of the Company to ensure sufficient funds are available for everyday operations.
Managing the cashiers’ function, setting objectives for the division in line with company values and vision and ensure smooth running of payments and reconciliation processes.
Reviewing bank and control account reconciliations for risk mitigation and make necessary adjustments.
Sustaining an optimal capital structure including handing any capital raising transaction/processes.
Overseeing investor relations function including creation of presentations and other communication materials for earnings releases, industry events, and presentations to analysts, brokers, investors, and financiers.
Maintaining and building relationships with debt providers at all levels including banks and DFIs.
Tracking all taxable income and ensure timely payment of all tax obligations.
Monitoring of foreign currency dealings to mitigate associated risks.
Monitoring issuance of letters of credit for overseas supplies.
Facilitate preparation, monitoring and absorption of budget for the Division
Recommend and or approve procurement processes and professional opinions
Prepare and submit periodic reports in a timely manner
Performance evaluation of employees
Lead, develop and mentor their teams  
Ensure adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards


Person specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:


At least twelve (12) years relevant with at least, five (5) years in Management role.
Master’s degree in commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance from a recognized university.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounts option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/ Management (Accounts option) from a recognized university.
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or its equivalent professional accounting certification.
Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution. more

Job Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director and functionally to the ARC Committee of the Board, the job holder is responsible for supporting the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) through the coordination and implementation of the ERM Policy and Framework within the Standards defined by the Company including the identification, assessment, evaluation, monitoring and reporting of risks.

Job... Description

Duties and Responsibilities


Supporting the ERM Steering Committee in the review of the ERM Framework & policy, procedures and strategy for approval and adoption.
Ensuring the Company is complying with PFM Act & PFM Regulations, ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 31000: 2009 and other laws, regulations and standards in relation to risk management.
Coordinating with the departmental & divisional Heads and Risk Champions in monitoring high risks, new and emerging risks; identifying inter-functional risks; and ensuring risk management principles are extended and integrated within all the company processes.
Facilitating strategic, operational, project and adhoc risk identification & assessments and offer risk advisory services as & when needed by providing guidance in the identification and evaluation of risk events.
Escalating high priority risk issues on a regular basis to the ERM Steering Committee, MD & CEO and BARC and monitor the same.
Ongoing monitoring of the risk-taking activities and risk exposures to ensure they are in line with the Board approved risk appetite and report on risks accepted by Management which are outside the Board Risk Appetite.
Coordinate with other Assurance Providers in the review of the risk management process and ensure recommendations are implemented.
Support Heads of Departments/Divisions and Risk Champions to continuously update their risks registers and prepare risk reports to ERM Steering Committee and ARC Committee and ensure safe custody of the same.
Collate companywide risk summary to be presented to ERM Steering Committee and BARC.
Plan & conduct appropriate Risk Management Awareness initiatives across the business to ensure risk appreciation and upscale the risk culture within the Company.
Support the business in the implementation of the Governance, Risk, Control solutions through walkthrough sessions and refresher sessions as and when requested.
Manage the implementation and coordination of Company’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework and support the Company on BCM policies and practices, to identify, evaluate, and address the entire portfolio of strategic & operational risks and vulnerabilities that presents risks to the continuity of business in the event of various impacts.
Coordinate the Annual Business Impact Analysis for all departments and ensure documented Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) are in place and updated in line with the Company’s BCM Policy and International best practice.
Ensuring adherence to quality, occupational health, and safety standards
Facilitate preparation, monitoring and absorption of budget for the Division
Recommend and or approve procurement processes and professional opinions
Prepare and submit periodic reports in a timely manner
Conduct performance evaluation of employees
Lead, develop and mentor their teams
Ensure adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards


Person specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -


At least twelve (12) years relevant with at least, five (5) years in Management role.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
Be a Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) or Risk Management Professional (RMI-PMI), or Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Professional Certification in ISO 22301 or any other relevant qualification.
Membership of the Institute of Risk Management, Global Association of Risk Professionals, Institute of Actuaries, Chartered Insurance Institute & in good standing
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution. more

Job Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director & CEO, the job holder is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of corporate services strategies and drawing execution plans for implementation of Human Resource, Administration, Transport, Property and Community Relations functions.

Job Description

Duties and... responsibilities


Developing and implementing human resource, administration, transport, property and community relations strategies, policies and plans for optimal business performance and productivity.
Advising Management on appropriate Corporate Services management practices to achieve the corporate objectives.
Advising on appropriate organizational structures, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, capacity development, employee well-being and career and succession management plan for the business while ensuring Industrial harmony
Championing and implementing successful employee engagements, change management initiatives that maximize on organizational effectiveness.
Development of strategic partnerships and alliances that facilitate the efficient and effective provision of administrative, recreational, and transport services
Overseeing the managing of the company fleet operations while ensuring safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Develop policies and technologies that optimize and reduce operational risks.
Oversee the company’s property, land assets and lease agreements that support the current operations and future expansion.
Ensure adherence to employee rights and other relevant regulations.
Overseeing the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and provide policy direction on the programmes.
Development of strategic partnerships and alliances that facilitate the efficient and effective provision of administrative, recreational, security and transport services.
Leading in the design and implementation of community engagement and CSR programs, fostering strong relations with host communities and stakeholders.
Address community concerns proactively, ensuring sustainable coexistence and mutual benefit.
Preparing, implementing, and monitoring of departmental budget and procurement plan
Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees using relevant human resource tools
Lead with an innovative mindset that fosters a culture of creativity, continuous improvement and forward-thinking solutions.
Ensuring adherence to quality, occupational health, and safety standards


Person specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:


At least Fifteen (15) years relevant experience in a relevant field, five (5) years of which should be in Senior Management.
Master’s degree in human resource management, Business Administration or Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Business Administration or Social Sciences from a recognized institution
Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing.
Demonstrated high performance and leadership in previous roles.
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution. more