Career Opportunities at Manpower Services Group - 7 Positions

Job Ref. MN 7145

Job Profile - Responsibilities

• Develop a policy guideline/framework for new business ideas
• Lead the development of new business opportunities and concepts
• Develop proposals for new ideas and market the same to potential investors in the appropriate forums. This includes production of brochures and spearheading marketing road shows.
• Lead the development of a consultancy department within KenGen and proactive seek consultancy works/engagements
• Continuously scan the business environment both locally and internationally for advances and changes in energy and related technologies that KenGen can utilize for new income streams.
• Lead the implementation and realization of the identified opportunities including the Industrial Park within KenGen Olkaria Geothermal field;
• Lead the development of unregulated business model that generates additional revenues to the businesses
• Oversee, co-ordinate and or directly operate new business function in conjunction with other existing functions;
• Establish and manage key stakeholders of new business, including regulatory, legal and key sector players and communities;
• Negotiate and facilitate approval of new business programmes ensuring all new business projects achieve expected returns;
• Collaborate with Innovation and R&D departments in the identification of new business opportunities;

Personal Profile - Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering/business related field or equivalent business related
• Masters degree in a Managerial, Technical or Business field, Engineering, MBA is an added advantage
• Professional qualifications in Project Management would be an added advantage.
• Member of a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of 10 years experience driving high value business projects in a large organisation five (5) of which should be at senior management level.
• A proven track record of delivering projects and programmes within time and budget (US$10 million).
• Experience in dealing with external stakeholders.

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Job Ref. MN 7144

Job Profile - Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Inventory Management & Logistics Department
• Develop mechanisms and tools to monitor expenditure and advise user departments on possible cost-cutting measures.
• Develop procurement targets and a forecasted procurement plan that will be integrated in the annual budget to facilitate local and international purchases. The Procurement plan should integrate guidelines as prescribed by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) from time to time and monitoring the implementation of the same.
• Develop and maintain relationships with preferred suppliers and demand recourse from non-performing suppliers.
• Formulate a sourcing strategy for power plant spares, fuels and general purchases in accordance with world market trends and within KenGen’s budgetary limits.

Personal Profile - Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree; B.A. Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, B.Sc. Engineering, Procurement & Logistics
• An MBA degree is an added advantage
• Must possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain Management and
• Shall be a Full Member registered with a professional procurement body such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and / or be a Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• At least fifteen (15) years experience in procurement/supply chain management, five (5) years of which should be at a senior management level in a large leading organization;
• Proven track record of effective delivery in a supply chain role including developing and maintaining supplier relationships and negotiating on competitive prices on contracts, International Procurement and;
• Proven track record of Managing inventory of above KShs 500 Million in value
• Demonstrable ability to drive KenGen’s value through strategic cost-effective procurement practices.

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Job Ref. MN 7143

Job Profile - Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of tenders and contracting process, policies and procedures, and actively participate in the development of KenGen’s Supply Chain strategy and by extension the corporate strategy.
• Determine the sequence of Tenders and Contract management activities, dependencies and definition of the desired outcomes. This includes the comprehensive Tender Secretariat Affairs Management.
• Develop key best practices in Tenders and Contract management processes; Strategic tendering process, organize the post award conferences and development of Services Level Agreements (SLAs) that meet the KenGen’s risk management objectives.
• Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure value for money is achieved in each functional process. Managing supplier information repository and e-procurement infrastructure.
• Continuous review and approve the adequacy of tender and 10% 2 contract documents to adapt to the dynamic risk matrices consistent with the laid down statutory and organizational requirements.
• Strategically implement relevant Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) legislations as prescribed from time to time which application of creative approaches as cited in the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 (PPADA, 2015). Enforce compliance of PPADA, 2015 and related regulations including statutory reporting both statutory and administrative.

Personal Profile - Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree; B.A Economics, Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, B.Sc Engineering, Procurement & Logistics
• Good understanding of Supply Chain Management with bias in public sector and Multinational organizations shall be an added advantage.
• A post-graduate diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain management where the first degree is not in the area of Supply Chain; and
• Should be a full member registered with a professional procurement body such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and / or be a Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Minimum of 15 years experience in managing the supply chain in a large organisation; 5 of which should have been at senior management level of which must be post graduation experience. Ability to interact and manage internal organizational and statutory relationships; ability to negotiate with suppliers and contractors are essential. Knowledge of Tenders and Contracts Management is an added advantage
• Proven track record of effective delivery in a supply chain role including developing and maintaining supplier relationships and negotiating on competitive prices on contracts, International Procurement and;
• Demonstrable ability to drive KenGen’s value through strategic cost-effective procurement practices.

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Job Ref. MN 7142

Job Profile - Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall efficient and effective operation of the Finance Department
• Accountable for accurate and timely financial reporting, adhere to listing requirements of Nairobi Stock Exchange and adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and prepare and submit accounts for audit
• Responsible for accounting activities including managerial accounting; payroll management, management of float cash, payment of accounts and various management accounting reports to help make business Decisions (Eg, cost and profit accounting of each plant)
• Implement optimal accounting policies and procedures for Kengen, e.g. The Development of an improved Capitalization Policy
• Managing finance departments in all operational areas
• Deploy, develop and retain talent including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and on time in accordance with the established performance management system.

Personal Profile - Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification such as CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent from a recognized institution is mandatory.
• Professional membership of ICPAK/ACCA or its equivalent is mandatory.
• A Masters degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent is an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years progressive experience in accounting or finance management, five (5) of which should be at a senior management level in a large leading organization.
• Exposure to the power sector preferred.
• Proven track record in identifying, negotiating and selecting financiers and delivering on multibillion Ksh financing Projects

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Job Ref. MN 7140

Job Profile - Responsibilities

• To attend Board meetings, Board Committee meetings and the General meetings in an advisory capacity but no voting.
• To prepare and analyze and present to the Board on a monthly basis the Sacco’s reports and budgetary analysis.
• To represent the Sacco in business transactions and any other transaction authorized by the Board.
• To provide information required by the Supervisory Committee in time.
• To propose to the Board new positions arising at the Sacco, and the revision of the salary schedule for all the Sacco staff.

Personal Profile - Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, Masters Degree in Business Administration.
• Post Graduate Qualification in Co-operative Management, Finance or Accounting.
• At least 5 years experience at senior management level in a Deposit-taking Sacco.

Extra Details

• Basic Salary
• Car loan facility
• Car allowance
• Pension Scheme – 12.5% employer contribution
• Medical Scheme for self & family

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Job Ref. MN 7137

Job Profile - Responsibilities

1. Preparing Budget Estimates

2. Preparing Feasibility Studies including Developer’s Budgets

3. Cost Planning and Elemental Cost Analysis

4. Inspection of defects in buildings and preparing specifications

5. Preparing Bills of Quantities for repairs and projects

Personal Profile - Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized University or Institute of Higher learning.
• Membership to Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) will be an added advantage.
• Four years post-graduation Quantity surveying experience.

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Job Ref. MN 7136

Job Profile - Responsibilities

1. Create awareness messages on various issues to the members.

2. Create market positioning through products and solutions.

3. Ensure all adverts and publications are properly drafted in accordance to set guide lines and standards.

4. Spearhead recruitment on new members in line with the strategic plan.

5. Spearhead sale of plots and other products

Personal Profile - Qualifications

• BSc/BA in marketing, business administration or relevant field
• Member of MSK/CIM
• 3 years’ experience as marketing officer or similar role
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and marketing software (e.g. CRM)