General Manager, Business Strategy at Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc

Description

Our client, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc is a well-established and recognised leader in electricity distribution and retail in the region. KPLC is established as a limited liability company under the Companies Act, Cap 486, Laws of Kenya. The Company’s key mandate is to purchase bulk electricity, supply, distribute and retail electricity to end-user customers throughout Kenya. KPLC is at the forefront of spearheading accomplishment of Vision 2030.

Kenya Power is seeking to recruit a results driven and highly motivated individual to fill this exciting and challenging position of General Manager, Business Strategy.

Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, this role will be responsible for developing and coordinating

implementation of the organisation’s corporate strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the corporate strategic plan and functional and regional business plans in line with the corporate business strategy;
• Devise appropriate strategies to deliver business objectives and plans;
• Cascade business strategies and plans to all levels of the company;
• Coordinate implementation of the corporate strategic plan including management of the Results Management Office;
• Drive corporate business performance review and recommending necessary interventions;
• Continuously conduct strategic risk assessments and develop and implement strategic risk management plans; and
• Provides assurance that Risk Management processes are in place and are effective to mitigate against current and evolving risks.

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities and Arts, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, or related field from a recognised university with not less than 12 years relevant work experience with 5 years in senior management; be a member of a relevant professional body with a valid practicing certificate and be of good standing. A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.

Benefits

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including: Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.

If you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate your ability in the required relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.