Senior Manager, Transmission System Planning at - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)

Description

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.


REF:
KETRACO/5/1C/40/213/VOL I -B (04/24) ON CONTRACT TERMS

Reporting to the General Manager, Project Development Services
Job purpose

This job is responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in development and implementation of strategies in system studies, transmission planning, project development and monitoring & evaluation to ensure development of a robust, reliable, efficient and costeffective power transmission system.

Key Responsibilities:
Providing leadership to staff in the Department
Providing technical leadership in the development and implementation of strategies in system studies, transmission planning, project development
Guiding power system studies, transmission planning, project development, and monitoring & evaluation strategies pertaining to development of the transmission network
Overseeing quality and timeliness of developed detailed power system studies and network analysis to ensure secure and reliable national grid
Ensuring quality control of pre-feasibility, feasibility, and updated feasibility studies to optimize project viability ranking, selection, and subsequent project concept notes
Ensuring quality control of power system modeling, system studies, project preparation, and monitoring and evaluation processes
Approving proposals for transmission line studies (preconstruction activities) including preliminary route selection, environment loadings and feasibility level estimates, recommendation of conductors and structural types, conceptual design criteria
Recommending for improvement and deployment of planning tools, skills, and knowledge requirements of the Department and prepares capacity development proposals
Coordinating with other Departments to achieve Directorate's goals
Guiding on the supervision of consultants in power system studies, feasibility studies, project preparation, conceptual design, monitoring and evaluation
Developing and implementing strategies in transmission system planning for achievement of Departmental objectives
Formulating Departmental Risk Matrix and developing mitigation measures in transmission system planning
Overseeing the implementation of quality assurance within the Department
Guiding the Department's research, innovation and communication of findings
Overseeing the implementation of corporate strategies within the Department
Coordinating review of energy sector planning documents within the Department
Facilitating procurement of consultants for transmission system planning, and monitoring and evaluation of completed transmission projects
Overseeing collection of baseline data, implementation data, post-construction data, analyzing and reporting on key outputs, outcomes and impact indicators
Leading preparation of technical guidelines on transmission system planning for design and construction of transmission infrastructure by application of sound engineering principles
Guiding in financier missions on preparation of project appraisal documents for new projects to facilitate finalization of project finance
Reviewing and recommending project monitoring and evaluation reports for submission to project financiers and management
Reviewing and approving technical specifications of transmission infrastructure in the prepared bidding and contract documents for the development of power transmission grid and regional interconnectors
Reviewing and approving the technical report on suitability of substation land scoping for planned projects
Reviewing and approving conceptual/preliminary civil and electrical designs, drawings, and cost estimates of transmission lines and substations projects
Reviewing and approving project monitoring & evaluation methodologies and data in line with project regulations on reports and established Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and the Company M&E policy
Reviewing and approving project, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning reports for submission to Management and Financiers and the use of data for program improvement
Reviewing and approving results framework on a quarterly basis as needed and decisions for revisions by project leadership based on prevailing conditions
Providing technical advice during resource mobilization to the National Treasury and Planning, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Public- Private Partnership
Participating in development of transmission tariffs and wheeling charges in line with regulatory guidelines and frameworks
Preparing periodic transmission system planning papers for submission to Management
Reviewing and recommending technical report of the Company Transmission Master Plan (TMP) to inform the capital expenditure requirements, timelines and sequencing of power transmission infrastructure
Reviewing and recommending project concept notes and proposals for Public Private Partnership (PPP), Privately Initiated Investment Projects (PIIP) and development financed projects
Reviewing and approving payment certificates for consultancy works in the Department
Approving Standard Operating Procedures for power system studies, transmission planning, project development and monitoring & evaluation
Reviewing and recommending for approval Departmental budget, procurement plan and work plans
Coordinating review of terms of reference and draft bid documents for the transmission planning consultants and contractors and submission to financiers for approval and no objection
Guiding and coaching managers in work performance and professional development
Preparing Departmental annual budget, procurement plan and work plan
Ensuring management of the resources allocated to the Department
Ensuring achievement of the Department's performance targets

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills Required:
Must have master's Degree in a relevant field
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), with a valid practicing license
Must be a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
Undertaken a leadership development programme/training lasting not less than 4 (four) weeks from a recognized institution
Must have not less than (10) years relevant work experience, with at least six (6) years at Senior management level


Working Condition:
Office setting and field visits