Job Description
Chief Administration Officer – Grade KPC 4
a) Job specification
i. Coordinate formulation, review and implementation of Company administrative and records
management policies.
ii. Coordinate provision of fleet management services including maintenance.
iii. Coordinate management of incoming and outgoing mails (internal and external)
iv. Coordinate management of records in compliance with statutory provisions and Company quality
standards
v. Coordinate provision of all auxiliary and housekeeping services
vi. Provide administrative oversight on matters pertaining to the ROW.
vii. Coordinate preparation of compensation to owners of affected parcels of land along the Right of
Way (ROW) in liaison with Legal Directorate.
viii. Liaise with regional administration to address issues of encroachment/informal settlement along
the right of way.
ix. Coordinate sensitization of communities along the ROW on issues of rights, safety and obligations
as per the easement agreements.
x. Develop and review ROW policies and procedure manuals and address all issues related to ROW.
xi. Coordinate administration of the Gymnasium
xii. Coordinate administration of the Company Staff Housing Estates.
b) Person Specification
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the Social Science field
ii. Post Graduate Qualification in Business Administration or Human Resource Management if the
first degree is not in Social Science
iii. Minimum eight (8) years’ relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been at Senior
Management level
iv. Membership to a relevant professional body
v. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
vi. Proficiency in computer applications
vii. Fulfil requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya
viii. Demonstrated competence in work performance
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Excellent leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing and
negotiation skills and the ability to relate to people from different cultures and backgrounds
ii. Considerable knowledge of administration policies, systems and procedures
iii. Understanding of the purpose, background and policies of the Company
iv. Good planning and organizational skills
v. Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
vi. Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in administration
through continuing professional education programmes
All applications should be received not later than Tuesday, 19th October 2021.
Candidates interested in the positions in Grade KPC 3 and 4 are expected to fulfil the requirements of
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
They must upload copies of the following;
(i) Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations
(ii) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
(iii) Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(iv) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
(v) Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Kenya Pipeline Company 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.
To apply for this position, visit the link https://www.kpc.co.ke/vacancies/