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MANAGING DIRECTOR (KET 1) ONE (1) POSITION REF: KET/5/1C/40/74 (03/2026) ON CONTRACT RENEWABLE ONCE

Reporting to the Board of Directors.

Job Purpose

This job is responsible for leading in planning, designing, constructing, owning, operating and maintaining high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors.

The job is also responsible to the Board of Directors for strategic direction and implementation of the Company’s strategic goals, vision, mission and strategic objectives, mobilization and management of its resources, directing and providing leadership, in order for the Company to achieve its mandate as stated in Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy, Energy Act No. 1 of 2019 and as established under the State Corporations Act, Cap 446.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to Senior Management and Staff;
• Overseeing planning, designing, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors;
• Ensuring promotion of national and regional power trade for socio-economic development;
• Providing overall leadership and administration of operations of the Company under the guidance of the Board;
• Overseeing implementation of all Government Directives, Administrative Circulars
• and Executive Orders issued and relevant to the Company’s mandate;
• Ensuring compliance in formulation, development and implementation of corporate objectives, strategies, policies and plans;
• Forging strategic linkages within the business environment with Regulators, Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Development Partners and other stakeholders nationally and internationally;
• Ensuring adherence to ethical and legal guidelines to promote good corporate governance practices;
• Ensuring prudent use of Company finances and assets;
• Overseeing procurement of goods, works, services, inventory management and disposal of assets in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations;
• Mobilizing resources to support implementation of the Company’s Strategic Plan through the Exchequer, Development Finance Institutions, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and other alternative sources;
• Overseeing implementation of alternative sources of revenue and business opportunities in the Company;
• Advising the Board of Directors on business opportunities to enhance the Company’s growth and sustainability;
• Managing corporate change through adaptation of new policies and strategies to conform with changing business environment that will ensure continued performance and business continuity;
• Establishing and implementing human resource policies and organizational structure that is transparent, equitable and ensures that clear succession plan is put in place;
• Overseeing management of the Company’s human resource planning, performance
• management, capacity building and staff welfare;
• Managing corporate intrinsic and extrinsic financial, commercial and technical risks identification mechanisms and placement of monitoring and mitigation measures;
• Overseeing execution of all business processes within the set policies, procedures,
• guidelines and standards to achieve the Company’s mandate;
• Advising the Board on policy, strategic, technical, financial and administrative matters, in line with the Company’s mandate;
• Overseeing matters of compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Overseeing corruption prevention strategies through implementation of existing policies and submitting reports to Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Promoting harmony and cohesiveness within the Company and with other partners;
• Serving as a link between the Board and Management;
• Ensuring execution and communication of the Boards strategies, decisions and policies;
• Overseeing implementation of corporate plans and strategies in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Company’s business philosophy, mission, vision and core values and as approved by the Board of Directors;
• Ensuring effective management of corporate risks, quality assurance and establishing proper internal controls;
• Overseeing implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT),
• research and innovation policies and strategies to support the Company’s mandate;
• Providing oversight in quality assurance for the Company.
• Promoting a positive corporate image.
• Coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Company to ensure that various functions operate harmoniously in conformity with operational plans and performance targets;
• Developing and ensuring implementation of Strategic Plan, business strategies and tariff revenue requirements that align with short-term and long-term objectives of the Company;
• Maintaining knowledge of the markets and industry of the Company so as to exploit changing opportunities for business and investment;
• Leading and motivating a multidisciplinary team to advance employee engagement and develop a high performing team;
• Ensuring that all board papers are accurately written, relevant and submitted to the Board within the stipulated timelines;
• Preparing the annual budget, procurement plan, work plan and performance contract;
• Ensuring that the Company keeps accurate financial and accounting records that comply with relevant laws;
• Serving as the official spokesperson of the Company.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a professional body where applicable an in good standing;
• Leadership/strategic management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Knowledge/proficiency in office automation applications;
• The job holder requires fifteen (15) years minimum related work experience with at least ten (10) years of which must be at a senior management position.
• Working Conditions – Office setting and Field visits.

Mandatory Requirements for the Position

Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

Important Information to note:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
• Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six Clearance Certificates:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

How to Apply

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application clearly indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No. as the subject heading via the joblink posted on KETRACO website. The applications should be addressed to the:-

Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
P.O. Box 34942-00100
Nairobi.

Hard copies SHALL NOT be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to KENYAN Citizens ONLY.

This position is a three (3) year contract renewable once, subject to performance. The successful candidates for the position will be offered competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Company guidelines. Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications by 27th April 2026 at 5.00pm.