Chief Administration Officer

 Job Ref No. KPC/ADVT/12/2023 (1post)

Job Description

• Coordinate formulation, review and implementation of Company administrative and records management policies.
• Coordinate provision of fleet management services including maintenance.
• Coordinate management of incoming and outgoing mails (internal and external)
• Coordinate management of records in compliance with statutory provisions and Company quality standards
• Coordinate provision of all auxiliary and housekeeping services
• Provide administrative oversight on matters pertaining to the ROW.
• Coordinate preparation of compensation to owners of affected parcels of land along the Right of Way (ROW) in liaison with other Departments.
• Liaise with regional administration to address issues of encroachment/informal settlement along the right of way.
• Coordinate administration of the Gymnasium.
• Coordinate administration of the Company Staff Housing Estates.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the function.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the Social Science field
• Post Graduate Qualification in Business Administration or Human Resource Management if the first degree is not in Social Science
• Minimum eight (8) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at Senior Management level
• Membership to a relevant professional body
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated competence in work performance

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to relate to people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Considerable knowledge of administration policies, systems and procedures.
• Understanding of the purpose, background and policies of the Company.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in administration through continuing professional education programmes.

Interested candidates are requested to visit the KPC website www.kpc.co.ke under the Career Opportunities section where the respective Job Descriptions and Specifications as well as the User

Manual containing instructions on how to apply for the positions have been posted.

All applications should be received not later than midnight EAT on Tuesday, 19th December 2023.

Candidates offered employment on Permanent & Pensionable shall be required to present the following clearance certificates:

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations

A valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

A current Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)

A current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

KPC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.