The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned corporation incorporated on 2nd December, 2008 under the Company’s Act, Cap 486 as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy.Job Purpose The Managing Director & CEO shall be responsible for leading in planning, designing, constructing, owning, operating and maintaining high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors. The job is also responsible to the Board of Directors for strategic direction and implementation of the Company’s strategic goals, vision, mission and strategic objectives, mobilization and management of its resources, directing and providing leadership, in order for the Company to achieve its mandate as stated in Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy, Energy Act No. 1 of 2019 and as established under the State Corporations Act, Cap 446.  Key Responsibilities Providing leadership to Senior Management and Staff; Overseeing planning, designing, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors; Ensuring promotion of national and regional power trade for socio-economic development;  Providing overall leadership and administration of operations of the Company under the guidance of the Board; Overseeing implementation of all Government Directives, Administrative Circulars and Executive Orders issued and relevant to the Company’s mandate; Ensuring compliance in formulation, development and implementation of strategic objectives, policies, and plans; Forging strategic linkages within the business environment with Regulators, Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Development Partners, and other stakeholders nationally and internationally; Overseeing procurement of goods, works, services, inventory management and disposal of assets in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations; Mobilizing resources to support implementation of the Company’s Strategic Plan through the Exchequer, Development Finance Institutions, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and other alternative sources; Overseeing implementation of alternative sources of revenue and business opportunities in the Company; Advising the Board of Directors on business opportunities to enhance the Company’s growth and sustainability; Establishing and implementing Human Resource Policies and Organizational Structure that is transparent, equitable and ensures that clear succession plan is put in place; Overseeing corruption prevention strategies through implementation of existing policies and submitting reports to Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Ensuring effective management of corporate risks, quality assurance and establishing proper internal controls; Promoting a positive corporate image; Developing and ensuring implementation of Strategic Plan, Business Strategies and tariff revenue requirements that align with short-term and long-term objectives of the Company; Maintaining knowledge of the markets and industry of the Company so as to exploit changing opportunities for business and investment; Ensure the annual budget, procurement plan, work plan and performance contract align with organizational strategic objectives and priorities; and Ensuring that the Company keeps accurate financial and accounting records that comply with relevant laws. Qualifications  Academic qualifications Master’s degree from a recognised institution. Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution. Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies Membership to a professional body where applicable and in good standing; A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable; Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; Knowledge/proficiency in office automation applications. Work Experience. Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a senior management position.