SENIOR OFFICER, PROJECT PLANNING & ECONOMIC REGULATION (KET 5) ONE (1) POSITION REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/173/VOL II – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Corporate Planning

Job Purpose



This job is responsible for undertaking project planning, economic appraisal of projects, tariffs setting, and economic regulatory affairs in the... Company.



Key Responsibilities


Coordinating estimation of transmission license fees and other relevant national and regional economic regulatory obligations for the Company;
Developing draft advisory services to the Management on Transmission tariffs and other regulatory obligations;
Providing support for effective linkages with the Ministry of Energy, Regulatory Agency, and other utilities during Retail Tariffs reviews and hearings and during the development of national and sector plans;
Reviewing the drafting Managing Director’s report, business performance review, and the Company’s performance review as inputs into the Company annual reports;
Supervising performance and capacity building of the staff in the unit;
Preparing Transmission tariffs and wheeling charges and providing inputs into the associated interconnection and wheeling agreements;
Undertaking drafting of the Transmission Master Plan;
Developing responses to the regulatory agency and other utilities during tariff reviews and hearings;
Preparing proposals and concepts for financing & investment strategies for the organization in line with the Transmission Master Plan;
Undertaking financial and economic evaluation of new projects during feasibility studies and project appraisals;
Coordinating engagements and activities on the pilot PPP program with the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Unit and development partners including drafting of requests for support, framework development, and project preparation documents;
Outlining frameworks for regional electricity trade and open access for the organization in liaison with other sector utilities and regional power organizations;
Undertaking the drafting of the management paper on the estimated annual transmission license fees;
Reviewing generation projects feasibility studies to ensure alignment with the company-planned projects, sector plans, and national plans and in line with the regulatory and policy framework;
Representing the Company’s interest in the drafting of regional, national, and sector policies and regulatory frameworks.


Qualifications & Skills Required


A Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Project Planning/Strategic Management or a related field from a recognized institution.
Must have an Economic/Utility regulation course lasting not less than ten (10) days.
Supervisory or Management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
Must have six (6) years of relevant work experience. more

SENIOR OFFICER SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMET, PROJECTS (KET 5) (1 POSITION) REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/221/VOL I -B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Management, Project Services & Office Operations

Job purpose

This job is responsible for undertaking procurement of specialised project contracts, review performance of contractors & consultants to ensure... delivery of transmission infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities;


Implementing procurement activities in compliance with laws and regulations;
Undertaking Procurement of project goods, works and services according to the Annual Procurement Plan;
Advising on budget for the sub-function in view of office requirements;
Managing project contracts progression;
Proposing procurement solutions/innovation for implementation.
Coordinating the project procurement processes in the Section;
Supervising opening of tenders and quotations;
Evaluating project bid proposals for award of contracts selection of vendors for procurement of goods, works and services;
Preparing draft contract agreements in liaison with respective Departments for signature:
Compiling of supply chain statutory reports to authorizing agents;
Registering vendors for procurement of goods, works and services;
Coordinating pre-construction activities such negotiation and purchase of land for construction of substations for new projects;
Implementing effective contracts for goods, works and services with respective user departments;
Undertaking project and contract management process;
Implementing advanced procurement solutions such as SAP s/4 Hana & SAP Ariba and exploring best practices.


Qualifications & Skills required


Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized institution
Full Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) Or Chartered Institute of Purchasing (CIPS) in good standing;
Valid Practising licence from the Kenya institute of supplies management (KISM)
Supervisory or Management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
Must have six (6) years relevant work experience. more

SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER, LITIGATION & PROSECUTION (KET 5) (1 POSITION) REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/220/VOL I – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Manager Legal Services, CLP

Job Purpose



This job is responsible for ensuring efficient management of litigation and prosecution portfolio by facilitating effective and expeditious prosecution and/or defence of disputes... involving the Company.



Key Responsibilities


Implementing the Company’s internal policies and procedures;
Coordinating submission of periodic reports from external lawyers and coordinating the conduct of their annual performance evaluation;
Supervising Legal Officers;
Conducting initial case assessment and investigations before the institution of suits in courts/tribunals;
Undertaking the discovery of evidence for use in cases where the Company is a party;
Drafting pleadings and other relevant documents for filing in courts/tribunals;
Drafting the necessary correspondence and/or instructions to the Company’s in-house Counsel or external lawyers;
Drafting the necessary correspondence to the Office of Attorney General and Department of Justice as may be required in litigation and arbitration matters;
Conducting witness preparations for trials/hearings and arranging attendances of witnesses;
Implementing Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms;
Initiating settlement proceedings where appropriate in matters pending in courts/tribunals;
Conducting hearings in matters before courts/tribunals;
Participating in all preliminary processes regarding arbitral proceedings, collating relevant documentation, drafting pleadings, filing the same before the arbitral tribunals, ensuring attendance of witnesses to the hearings, and carrying out all other required processes till conclusion of the arbitral proceedings;
Participating in handover of project sites and material and ensuring preservation of the evidence for use in any arbitral process thereafter;
Carrying out research and drafting detailed legal opinions on matters on a need basis;
Implementing Divisional performance targets, procurement plans, budgets, work plans, and preparing periodic reports as required;
Ensuring realization of Divisional deliverables of the Strategic Plan and Performance Contract;
Advising on all legal, regulatory, and policy matters affecting the operations of KETRACO;
Liaising with other process owners for operational effectiveness;
Developing a litigation register, monitoring, and updating the same;
Ensuring litigation diary is regularly updated;
Updating the repository of Rulings/Judgments;
Participating in conducting proper investigation in liaison with the Security Division and the Critical Infrastructure Police Unit;
Drafting charge sheets in accordance with the relevant laws;
Ensuring the prosecution register is updated;
Ensuring the prosecution diary is updated;
Carrying out prosecutorial duties as appropriate;
Developing and updating the Division’s risk register and tracking the implementation of the mitigation measures;
Providing support in preparation, continuous review, and implementation of internal policy documents;
Evaluating internal processes and workflows and proposing possible improvements;
Implementing Presidential Directives, Circulars, and Executive Orders;
Representing the Division in committee meetings as may be required;
Handling ad-hoc legal issues that may arise from time to time;
Preparing Divisional performance targets, procurement plans, work plans, and budget.


Qualifications & Skills Required


Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and have a valid practicing certificate.
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education.
Have attended a supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience. more

SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER, COMMERCIAL & COMPLIANCE SERVICES (KET 5) (1 POSITION) REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/150/VOL II – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Manager Legal Services, Contracts & Governance

Job purpose


This job is responsible for providing sound legal advice that protects the Company’s interests and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, contractual and... good governance requirements.


Key Responsibilities;


Spearheading implementation of the Company’s internal policies and procedures;
Participating in developing the Divisional performance targets, procurement plans, work plans and budget;
Supervising Legal Officers.
Preparing performance targets for the Division;
Implementing Divisional performance targets, procurement plans, work plans and preparing periodic reports as required;
Providing necessary administrative support in the Company’s secretarial function;
Drafting the Board Almanac, budget, Board Development Plans and other Board activities; 
Assisting in coordinating activities for approved visits to other utilities for benchmarking and capacity building in line with the Board Almanac on ad hoc basis as the case may be;
Assisting in coordinating activities for approved Board Project Monitoring and Evaluation visits;
Implementing legal audit recommendations;
Preparing legal opinions on statutory, regulatory and policy matters affecting the operations of the Company;
Advising on public procurement and review of tender documents to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and policy requirements;
Carrying out research and drafting detailed legal opinions on matters on a need basis;
Liaising with other process owners for operational effectiveness;
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of contracts, G-G MOUs, leases, amendments/variation agreements, and other related contractual documents;
Following up on developments and changes of any relevant legal and regulatory; framework to ensure the legal and regulatory compliance of the Company’s activities;
Preparing necessary communication to the stakeholders on legal, contractual requirements and/or obligations;
Preparing a Legal Compliance matrix, monitoring and tracking compliance with the same;
Drafting and reviewing legal audit and compliance policies;
Preparing and updating of the Division’s risk register and tracking the implementation of the mitigation measures;
Drafting and updating the contract status matrix;
Providing support in preparation, continuous review and implementation of internal policy documents;
Evaluating internal processes and workflows and proposing possible improvements;
Drafting, vetting and advising the Company on the validity of securities, bonds and guarantees issued in favour of or by the Company;
Undertaking legal due diligence exercises with respect to all types of contracts, G-G MOUs, leases, amendments/variation agreements, and other related contractual documents;
Implementing Presidential Directives, Circulars and Executive Orders;
Representing the Company in sectoral initiatives and the Directorate in committee meetings;
Handling ad-hoc legal issues that may arise from time to time.


Qualifications & Skills required


Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and have a valid practicing certificate;
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
Have attended a supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience. more

SENIOR ENGINEER POWER DISPATCH – (KET 5) (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/206/VOL I – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS



Reporting to the Manager, Real Time Operations



Job Purpose



The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking quality and reliable delivery of electrical energy by dispatching generation as planned to the consumer at all times while... respecting the commercial and technical obligations of the TSO.



Key Responsibilities


Supervising system operations during shift;
Tracking and reporting equipment loading, alarms on the system during the shift, and taking appropriate action;
Ensuring timely resolution of system breakdowns and response to emergencies;
Reporting faulty equipment and SCADA/EMS malfunctions during shift to SCADA supervisor;
Ensuring generation dispatch plan is adhered to;
Monitoring the effect of system disturbances on dispatch and implementing dispatch changes where necessary;
Performing system studies/simulations and contingency analysis and recommending corrective actions periodically during shift;
Ensuring all information is captured and appropriately recorded for reference (ELOA, EPTW, Handover notes, logs);
Reporting any incidents/events during the shift to the concerned departments/agencies and management;
Reviewing shift reports, including handover notes, management briefs, and disturbance reports;
Ensuring the update of Load Shedding and Under Frequency files;
Ensuring all planned and forced outages are captured in the Electrical Asset Management System.


Qualifications & Skills Required


Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Electrical Engineering Degree.
Registered member with EBK.
Member of IEK.
Supervisory Skills Development Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience. more

MANAGER DESIGN, ELECTRICAL (KET 4) (1 POSITION) REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/179/VOL II – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS



Reporting to the Senior Manager, Design



Job Purpose



This job is responsible for coordinating works related to quality control in Civil design, including civil works, foundation works, support structures, and building works during design/design... review and supply of a reliable, efficient, and effective electricity transmission infrastructure.



Key Responsibilities


Providing leadership in the Division;
Reporting on matters relating to electrical engineering quality control during procurement, design, construction, and commissioning of transmission infrastructure projects;
Implementing strategies, policies, plans, standards, and procedures pertaining to electrical design;
Enforcing compliance with relevant acts including the Energy Act, Procurement Act, National Construction Authority Act, Engineers Act, Environmental Act, Health and Safety Act, among others;
Coordinating electrical design and design reviews of projects within the electrical division in liaison with other relevant divisions and stakeholders;
Formulating electrical design standards and construction methodology;
Overseeing the management of transmission line and substation projects by monitoring electrical standards and methodologies from initiation to commissioning to ensure quality projects;
Overseeing the management of electrical design consultancy projects by monitoring electrical methodologies from initiation to completion;
Managing staff job performance, career development, capacity building, and deployment of skills;
Identifying and mitigating electrical design-related risks within the division;
Preparing and updating electrical technical guidelines and standards for transmission infrastructure designs and procurement;
Monitoring management of local and international design consultants for stand-alone outsourced design services;
Accounting for resource use in the division in line with prevailing laws, policies, and regulations;
Implementing annual procurement plans and annual work plans;
Collating and submitting periodic project civil & structural design status reports to the Senior Manager, Design;
Implementing quality assurance in the Division;
Ensuring appropriate interface between electrical and civil designs during the design and construction stage of transmission system projects;
Researching and recommending solutions to electrical design document problems, including conflicts, interferences, and errors or omissions;
Approving technical electrical engineering information to be shared with contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects comply with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions;
Tracking electrical design and design reviews of projects in liaison with other relevant stakeholders to support timely delivery of transmission system projects;
Managing document control and archiving of approved and built electrical designs and drawings;
Monitoring and controlling changes in quantities and specifications during design;
Supervising design consultants to ensure that their designs conform to company standards and international standards;
Creating and maintaining detailed stand-alone design schedules as per approved policies and procedures;
Chairing design interface meetings with consultants and contractors as required;
Supervising and approving design consultants' output and milestones achieved;
Reviewing and processing stand-alone design consultant invoices for payments;
Reviewing electrical design-related changes during construction;
Recommending electrical engineers to participate in Factory Acceptance Tests, material testing, site inspections, and acceptance;
Reviewing and recommending all design changes, changes in technical specifications, and changes in approved suppliers/manufacturers;
Advising on cost implications related to changes in scope, specifications, supply, and design of transmission system projects;
Intermediate reviewer and approval of departmental budget expenditure, including but not limited to outsourced design (excluding EPC contracts) payments and departmental staff travel in the SAP system.


Qualifications & Skills Required


Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
Must be a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience. more

MANAGER, TRANSMISSION LINES (KET 4) (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/163/VOL II – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE.

Reports to Senior Manager, System Operations and Maintenance.

Job Purpose


This job is responsible for operations and maintenance of transmission infrastructure to enable the Company achieve stable, available and reliable electricity.


 Key... Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks


Providing leadership to staff in the Division;
Coordinating the development of policies, strategies and programs relating to transmission lines;
Co-ordinating and liaising with the power system and sector players in enabling the transmission lines operational functions;
Managing of human, financial and material resources assigned to the division;
Co-ordinating preparation of reports, correspondence, and budget requirements for transmission lines maintenance works
Overseeing the development of scope of works and specifications for transmission lines related maintenance works.
Overseeing planning of aerial and ground inspections of transmission lines for collection of maintenance planning data;
Conducting regular meetings with transmission lines engineers and maintenance contractors to review progress of work activities and to program future works;
Planning for reinforcement projects works and various technical matters related to transmission lines maintenance;
Guiding and mentoring transmission lines engineers as and when required.
Laying out plans and estimates costs for constructing transmission for transmission lines infrastructure;
Monitoring quality of work execution, progress and completion schedule of transmission lines maintenance contracts;
Evaluating inspection reports and developing corrective maintenance schedules and overseeing their implementation;
Estimating labour, material, and other costs for maintenance execution and drawing specifications for purchase of materials and equipment;
Coordinating evaluation of tenders/bids for transmission lines related maintenance works.
Reviewing new developments in electric power transmission for implementation into our grid;
Participating in identifying problems involving the transmission lines operations and coming up with solutions;
Ensuring acceptance inspection of completed installation and acceptance of the same for connection into the grid;
Managing staff job performance, career development, capacity building and deployment of skills.


 Qualifications & Skills Required


Master’s Degree in a relevant field;
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution;
Registered Professional Engineer with EBK;
Valid License with EBK;
Corporate Membership to IEK;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Must have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience. more

MANAGER, REAL TIME OPERATIONS – (KET 4) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/214/VOL II– B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Senior Manager, System Control & Market Operations

Job purpose

This job is responsible for Managing operations of the Control Room to ensure a safe transmission network configuration and a cost reflective generation dispatch while in... constant coordination with the interconnected Transmission System Operators (TSOs).

Key Responsibilities;


Forging necessary linkages with other departments and external stakeholders e.g Generators, Transmission Operators (TOs);
Managing the operations of the Transmission Operators (TOs) for safe and efficient
implementation of operational protocols, procedures and agreements holding from time to time;
Proposing divisional budget requirements to the Senior Manager;
Ensuring prudent utilization of divisional budget allocation;
Supporting sectoral electrical energy supply policy formulation;
Participating in operational fora/meetings with related stakeholders;
Participating in the Central safety authorization panel as a member;
Participating in formulation and review of electrical safety training curriculum and rules;
Reviewing standards, norms and procedures for System operations;
Ensuring compliance with Kenya National Transmission Grid Code & EAPP Interconnection Code during real- time system operation;
Taking responsibility for all manoeuvres on the transmission grid;
Developing and proposing training requirements for engineers in the division;
Setting and monitoring performance targets for the division.
Supervising power dispatch and system operations to ensure reliable and quality bulk power supply;
Coordinating the execution of all approved generation and transmission equipment maintenance requests;
Providing leadership during system restoration following partial or total system blackout;
Coordinating shifts and leave Rota for control room engineers;
Representing the department in operational meetings with stakeholders;
Liaising with relevant departments for updates and modifications required in the network;
Ensuring the division has an updated database of power system data useful and relevant for planning, simultaneous analysis and forecasting of the power system;
Identifying and mitigating against risks inherent with system operations and maintaining an updated risk register;
Scheduling drills – blackouts and operations from emergency control centre.


Qualifications & Skills required


Master’s Degree in a relevant field
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related from a recognised institution;
Registered professional engineer with EBK;
Member of IEK;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in system control & power dispatch of a national transmission power grid, three (3) of which should be at a senior engineer level. more

SENIOR MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (KET 3) (1 POSITION) REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/219/VOL I – B (02/2025) ON CONTRACT (RENEWABLE SUBJECT TO PERFORMANCE)



Reporting to the Managing Director



Job Purpose

This job is responsible for guiding and facilitating the procurement of goods, works, services, inventory management, and disposal of assets in accordance with the Public... Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015 and its regulations.

Key Responsibilities


Providing leadership to staff in the department;
Ensuring compliance with public procurement statutory and legal requirements;
Rendering professional advice and opinions on procurement processes and procedures to the Managing Director;
Overseeing the preparation of a consolidated procurement and disposal plan in line with the approved budget;
Facilitating and coordinating the procurement of goods, works, and services in line with procurement laws and regulations;
Coordinating the disposal of obsolete assets in line with procurement laws and regulations;
Reviewing and publishing tender notices and contract awards in line with procurement laws and regulations;
Overseeing the negotiation, preparation, implementation, and monitoring of procurement contracts in line with award decisions;
Ensuring the safe custody of procurement and asset disposal documents and records in line with procurement laws and regulations;
Proposing appointments and providing secretariat services to tender opening, evaluation, contract implementation teams, inspection & acceptance, and disposal committees;
Undertaking supplier selection, continuous registration, maintaining relationships/engagement, and periodic performance appraisal;
Overseeing internal processes and workflows for operational effectiveness;
Proposing the department’s annual budget, procurement, and work plans;
Managing the implementation of risk mitigation measures and updating the department’s Enterprise Risk Register;
Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development, capacity building, and deployment of skills;
Accounting for resource use in line with prevailing laws, policies, and regulations;
Providing oversight in quality assurance for the department;
Coordinating regional and central stores and conducting quarterly and annual stock-taking;
Coordinating procurement logistics for the company;
Spearheading the development of innovative procurement solutions;
Undertaking procurement system approvals, including requests for quotations, tenders, evaluations, purchase orders, goods received notes, service entries, and invoices to facilitate procure-to-pay processes;
Coordinating inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained in the company;
Coaching and mentoring staff within the department;
Preparing periodic reports to management and the board;
Providing professional advice to user directorates/departments on procurement processes and procedures;
Facilitating procurement of substation land parcels.


Qualifications & Skills Required


Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field;
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field from a recognized institution;
Full Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) and in good standing;
Valid practicing license from the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks. more

SENIOR MANAGER, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PLANNING – (KET 3) (1 POSITION) REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/213/VOL II -B (02/2025) ON 5 YEAR CONTRACT RENEWABLE SUBJECT TO PERFORMANCE

Reporting to the General Manager, Project Development Services

Job purpose

This job is responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in development and implementation of strategies in system studies,... transmission planning, project development and monitoring & evaluation to ensure development of a robust, reliable, efficient and costeffective power transmission system.

 Key Responsibilities;


Providing leadership to staff in the Department;
Providing technical leadership in the development and implementation of strategies in system studies, transmission planning, project development
Guiding power system studies, transmission planning, project development and monitoring & evaluation strategies pertaining to development of the transmission network;
Overseeing quality and timeliness of developed detailed power system studies and network analysis to ensure secure and reliable national grid;
Ensuring quality control of pre-feasibility, feasibility and updated feasibility studies to optimize on project viability ranking, selection and subsequent project concept notes;
Ensuring quality control of power system modelling, system studies, project preparation and monitoring and evaluation processes;
Approving proposals for transmission line studies (preconstruction activities) including preliminary route selection, environment loadings and feasibility level estimates, recommendation of conductors and structural types, conceptual design criteria;
Recommending for improvement and deployment of planning tools, skills and knowledge requirements of the Department and prepares capacity development proposals;
Coordinating with other Departments to achieve Directorate’s goals;
Guiding on the supervision of consultants in power system studies, feasibility studies, project preparation, conceptual design, monitoring and evaluation;
Developing and implementing strategies in transmission system planning for achievement of Departmental objectives;
Formulating Departmental Risk Matrix and developing mitigation measures in transmission system planning;
Overseeing the implementation of quality assurance within the Department;
Guiding the Department’s research, innovation and communication of findings;
Overseeing the implementation of corporate strategies within the Department;
Coordinating review of energy sector planning documents within the Department;
Facilitating procurement of consultants for transmission system planning, and monitoring and evaluation of completed transmission projects;
Overseeing collection of baseline data, implementation data, post-construction data, analysing and reporting on key outputs, outcomes and impact indicators;
Leading preparation of technical guidelines on transmission system planning for design and construction of transmission infrastructure by application of sound engineering principles;
Guiding in financier missions on preparation of project appraisal documents for new projects to facilitate finalisation of project finance.
Reviewing and recommending project monitoring and evaluation reports for submission to project financiers and management;
Reviewing and approving technical specifications of transmission infrastructure in the prepared bidding and contract documents for the development of power transmission grid and regional interconnectors.
Reviewing and approving the technical report on suitability of substation land scoping for planned projects;
Reviewing and approving conceptual/preliminary civil and electrical designs, drawings and cost estimates of transmission lines and substations projects;
Reviewing and approving project monitoring & evaluation methodologies and data in line with project regulations on reports and established Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and the Company M&E policy;
Reviewing and approving project, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning reports for submission to Management and Financiers and the use of data for program improvement;
Reviewing and approving results framework on a quarterly basis as needed and decisions for revisions by project leadership based on prevailing conditions;
Providing technical advice during resource mobilization to the National Treasury and Planning, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Public- Private Partnership;
Participating in development of transmission tariffs and wheeling charges in line with regulatory guidelines and frameworks;
Preparing periodic transmission system planning papers for submission to Management;
Reviewing and recommending technical report of the Company Transmission Master
Plan (TMP) to inform the capital expenditure requirements, timelines and sequencing of power transmission infrastructure;
Reviewing and recommending project concept notes and proposals for Public Private Partnership (PPP), Privately Initiated Investment Projects (PIIP) and development financed projects;
Reviewing and approving payment certificates for consultancy works in the Department;
Approving Standard Operating Procedures for power system studies, transmission planning, project development and monitoring & evaluation;
Reviewing and recommending for approval Departmental budget, procurement plan and work plans;
Coordinating review of terms of reference and draft bid documents for the transmission planning consultants and contractors and submission to financiers for approval and no objection;
Guiding and coaching managers in work performance and professional development;
Preparing Departmental annual budget, procurement plan and work plan;
Ensuring management of the resources allocated to the Department;
Ensuring achievement of the Department’s performance targets.


 Qualifications & Skills required


Must have master’s Degree in a relevant field
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering;
Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), with a valid practising license;
Must be a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
Undertaken a leadership development programme/training lasting not less than 4 (four) weeks from a recognized institution;
Must have not less than (10) years relevant work experience, with at least six (6) years at Senior management level. more