Kengen is Recruiting Massively (13 positions)


Chief Research and Development Officer

Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Science / Technology / R&D    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to Technical Assurance & Quality Manager, the ideal candidate should possess vast knowledge in innovation initiatives and benchmarking against local and global trends and managing commercialization of research outputs.

Minimum Requirements

The Job

The jobholder is responsible for technical innovation, research and development programs, coordinating any research and development strategic goals the company is working towards, planning research processes and ensuring full utilization of the company’s research facilities and equipments.

The Person

The ideal candidate should be a holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Bachelor of Sciences (Geology/Physics/Chemistry/Environmental Science) with a minimum seven (7) years working experience, with a good understanding of the business environment. Masters in Science (MSc.) will be an added advantage.
  • Possession of a post graduate diploma in project Management.
  • Proven ability of managing Institutional collaboration.
  • HeShe must be Ms Office proficient.
  • Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills.

Chief Technical Affairs Engineer

Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Engineering    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to the Regulatory Affairs Manager, the ideal candidate should ensure optimal declaration and dispatch of KenGen plants by identifying improvements required in power systems

Minimum Requirements

The Job

The jobholder is responsible for provision of technical support and analysis in the formulation of power purchase agreements, identify bottlenecks in the Power System that affect KenGen’s plants and possible mitigation measures, analyze the dispatch process across KenGen plants and identify areas that require review to make the process optimal, create and maintain historical database on the KenGen’s dispatch process across all its plants and analyze and ensure that the plants are dispatched as per dispatch regulations in force.

The Person

Ideal candidate should be holder of Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of seven (7) years working experience in a senior position dealing with PPAs.
  • Must be a Resident Engineer with ERB
  • Masters degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage
  • Good knowledge of  electric energy regulations that are  critical for this position
  • Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills

Senior Audit Analyst (Areas Audits)

Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Accounting / Finance / Auditing    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to Chief Audit and Internal Control Area Team Lead, the ideal candidate will assist the Chief Audit and Internal Control Team Lead – Areas, in the development of an annual risk based audit plan covering the audit universe of the Company, develop and supervise audit assignments to ensure they are carried out as per the audit plans.

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate should have
  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting, Finance or Bachelor of Business Administration.
  • Must have Final Certified Public Accountants qualification (CPA (K) or ACCA) with minimum of five (5) years working experience in risk based internal auditing and use of Audit Command language (ACL) software.
  • Must be a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK)

Senior Audit Analyst (IT Audit)
Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Accounting / Finance / Auditing    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to Chief Audit and Internal Control Systems Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for review of Internal Controls and IT Systems company-wide to ensure that systems are effective and efficient in preventing fraud, losses, safeguarding Company assets and in driving the attainment of Company objectives.

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate should have
  • Bachelors degree in IT and must be a certified Information systems Auditor (CISA) or CISSP with five (5) years working experience in systems audit.
  • Must be an active member of ISACA, or (ISC) 2. 

Business Risk Analyst (Fraud & Forensics)

Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Accounting / Finance / Auditing    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to the Senior Business Risk Analyst (Risk Management), the ideal candidate will be responsible for carrying out Fraud Risk Management reviews, special and Fraud Investigations and Forensic Audits assignment.

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate should have
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or related field,
  • Must have professional qualification of Certified Accountancy (CPA(K) or ACCA III),
  • Must be proficient in Ms Office with minimum of three (3) years working experience in Fraud Risk Management, Fraud & Forensics Investigation. Must be a member of a professional body (ACFE/ICPAK/IIA) etc 

Senior Business Risk Analyst (Risk Management)

Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Accounting / Finance / Auditing    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to Chief Risk Management Fraud & Forensics Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing Enterprise Risk Management initiatives, Fraud Risk Management reviews, Fraud Investigations and Forensic Audits.

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate should have
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Finance/Engineering or related field
  • Must have professional qualification of Certified Accountancy (CPA(K) or ACCA III), with Minimum five (5) years working experience in Technical Audit, Risk Management Fraud & Forensics Investigation.
  • Must be Ms Office proficient and be a member of professional body.

Procurement Officer (Tenders Management )

Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Business Support Services    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to Senior Procurement Officer (Tenders Management) the ideal candidate will be responsible for daily operation activities and ensure that the tendering cycle is complete from the receipt of the user department requirements to the contract inception.

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate should have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/Business Administration or Purchasing & Supplies.
  • Diploma in Supplies Management of KNEC/CIPS/National Universities
  • Must be Ms Office proficient and having working knowledge of SAP ERP.
  • Be a member of KISM with minimum of 3 years experience in supply chain function handling tenders.
  • Good knowledge of procurement regulations and contract administration is critical in this position.
  • Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills
Job Specification

Detailed descriptions of the jobs are posted in our website.  Interested applicants should apply throughwww.myjobsinkenya/kengen. Closing date for applications is 20th July 2012.

NB: KenGen is an equal opportunity employer and physically challenged persons are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates are advised to apply for only ONE position where they feel they have key strengths.  Canvassing and falsifying of data will lead to automatic disqualification.

Senior Procurement Officer (Tender Management)

Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Business Support Services    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to Chief Procurement Officer Tenders Management, the ideal candidate will support the Chief Procurement Officer, Tender management in work effort across planning, strategic sourcing and category management, risk management, project management and capability development.

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate should have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/Business Administration or Purchasing & Supplies.
  • Diploma in Supplies Management of KNEC/CIPS/National Universities
  • Must be Ms Office proficient and having working knowledge of SAP ERP.
  • Be a member of KISM with minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain function handling tenders.
  • Good knowledge of procurement regulations and contract administration is critical in this position.
  • Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills

Senior Procurement Officer (Contracts)

Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Business Support Services    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to Chief Procurement Officer Contracts, the ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, reviewing and administering contracts during the various stages of the Contracts engagement process.
 
Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate should have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/Business Administration or Purchasing & Supplies
  • Diploma in Supplies Management of KNEC/CIPS/National Universities
  • Must be Ms Office proficient and having working knowledge of SAP ERP.
  • Be a member of KISM with minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain function handling contracts.
  • Good knowledge of procurement regulations and contract administration is critical in this position.
  • Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills 

Chief Procurement Officer (Contracts)

Recruiter:     Kengen     
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Business Support Services    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to Assistant Supply Chain Manager – Tender & Contracts, the ideal candidate will be responsible for managing robust and structured Contracts Management processes and practices that deliver value protection and value enhancement.

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate should have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/Business Administration or Purchasing & Supplies
  • Diploma in Supplies Management of KNEC/CIPS/National Universities
  • Must be Ms Office proficient and having working knowledge of SAP ERP.
  • Be a member of KISM with minimum of 8 years three(3) of which must be at the level of Senior Supply Chain Officer.
  • Good knowledge of procurement regulations and contract administration is critical in this position.
  • Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills

Assistant Supply Chain Manager (Tenders & Contracts)

Recruiter:     Kengen    
Contract:     Permanent
Location:     Nairobi    
Category:     Business Support Services    
Available:     ASAP
Offer:     Neg

Introduction

Reporting to Supply Chain Manager, the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction to KenGen overall business strategy and manage robust and structured Tenders and Contracts function within supply chain department.

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidate should have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Economics/Business Administration or Purchasing & Supplies Management.
  • Diploma in Supplies Management of KNEC/CIPS/National Universities
  • Must be Ms Office proficient and having working knowledge of SAP ERP.
  • Be a member of KISM with minimum of 10 years, three (3) of which must be at the level of Chief Supply Chain Officer or equivalent.
  • Good knowledge of procurement regulations and contract administration is critical in this position an
  • Good Leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills
Job Specification

Detailed descriptions of the jobs are posted in our website.  Interested applicants should apply through http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/?s=view_recr_jobs&g=100042. Closing date for applications is 20th July 2012.

NB: KenGen is an equal opportunity employer and physically challenged persons are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates are advised to apply for only ONE position where they feel they have key strengths.  Canvassing and falsifying of data will lead to automatic disqualification.