Power Economist and Legal Officer Jobs - Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) was incorporated in 2008 under the Company’s Act Cap 486 as a state corporation wholly owned by the Government.

The Company was established to develop new high voltage electricity transmission infrastructure that will form the backbone of the National Transmission Grid, in line with Kenya Vision 2030.

The Company wishes to competitively fill the following positions:-

1. Power Economist

1 Post

Ref: KETRACO /9A/11/01

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Technical Services

Key Responsibilities

Carry out economic analysis of a) power demand b) least-cost power, c) economic viability, and d) risk analysis of electricity transmission system;Carrying out research and development aimed at improving electricity transmission network.In liaison with KETRACO planning and design Engineers undertake an appraisal and optimisation of the transmission system/network.Liaise with other Energy sector players involved in operations of transmission network.Coordinate planning with other players in the East African Power Pool and regional markets.Qualifications and Competencies
Must have at least a Master’s degree in Electrical engineering;Must have been exposed to Project Management for at least five years; andThose with experience in load flow analysis and power system planning, particularly with hands on experience in application of the Power System Simulator for Engineers (PSSE) software will have an added advantage.Must be competent, articulate, able to work without supervision, meet strict deadlines and cope with intense work pressure.Must have good communications, analytical and presentation skills2. Legal Officer

1 Post

Ref: KETRACO /9A/11/02

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Legal officer.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting, perusing and vetting of all contracts and agreements that the Company enters into with third parties.Participating in the formulation and review of legal procedures and policies for the Company.Providing legal advice, recommendations and briefings to all internal functionsReviewing and advising on due diligence reports, consultancy reports and other reports from legal consultantsTogether with other players within KETRACO, managing the land and wayleave acquisition portfolio for the Company.Keeping abreast of changes in the legal and regulatory environment impacting on the Company and advising on necessary response.Qualifications and Competencies
L.L.B DegreeDiploma in law from the Kenya School of LawHolder of a current practicing certificateAn Advocate of the High Court of KenyaAt least five (5) years relevant post-qualification experience at a senior level in a busy working environmentMust be competent, articulate, able to work without supervision, meeting strict deadlines and cope with intense work pressure.Experience in drafting, vetting and negotiating complex international contracts will be an added advantage.Demonstrate ability to handle conveyance work.Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise judgment and make decisions to promote smooth workflowCertified Public Secretary (CPS) qualification is an added advantageCandidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their C.Vs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three (3) referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates and testimonials to be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at the address below
not later than 20th July 2011 at 5.00 p.m.

Your envelope enclosing the application should have the job reference clearly stated.

KETRACO is an equal opportunity Employer.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Address your applications to;

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
2nd Floor, Capitol Hill Square,
Chyulu Road, Upperhill
P.O. Box 34942 -00100,
Nairobi.

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