General Manager Transmission Planning & Project Development

About

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role leads planning, development and preparation of transmission projects, including bankable pipelines, system studies and regulatory, social and environmental compliance for reliable least-cost grid expansion. It requires a relevant master's degree, a specified engineering, environmental or social-science-related bachelor's degree, applicable professional registration/licensing, leadership training and 15 years' relevant experience including three years at Manager grade or comparable position. Job grade: KET 2. Terms of service: Five (5) year contract renewable once. Number of posts: One (1) position. Reference: KETRACO/5/1C/40/241/VOL I - B (11/2026). Duty station: Nairobi. Working conditions: Office setting with regular field assignments locally, regionally and internationally.

How to apply

Submit an application clearly indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No. as the subject heading via the joblink posted on the KETRACO website. Hard copies shall not be considered. Provide a signed application letter; a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees; copies of academic and professional certificates; and a copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines and methodologies governing Transmission Planning & Project Development to ensure alignment with corporate and sectoral priorities.
• Approve and provide strategic oversight on project concepts, including scope, feasibility, cost estimates, scheduling and overall project viability in line with national energy priorities.
• Advise senior management and the Board on strategic matters relating to transmission system planning, system studies, project preparation, resource mobilization, frameworks, PPP initiatives and environmental and social safeguards.
• Oversee timely and quality delivery of key project development outputs, including feasibility studies, system models and simulations, transmission master plans, technical specifications, conceptual designs, bidding documents, resource mobilization initiatives, PPP reports and ESIA/RAP documentation
• Oversee the development, review and monitoring of Transmission Master Plans, the Least Cost Power Development Plan and the Integrated National Energy Plan to ensure long-term system adequacy and sustainability.
• Provide technical and strategic input into the development and review of transmission tariffs, wheeling charges, annual revenue requirements and licence fees for submission to the energy regulator.
• Lead participation in regional power planning initiatives, including development and implementation of cross-border transmission frameworks and regional integration programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and policy frameworks governing transmission system planning, project development, environmental and social safeguards and public-private partnerships.
• Oversee optimization of internal processes, systems and workflows to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery and institutional effectiveness within the Directorate.
• Lead the formulation and execution of the Directorate's annual budgets, procurement plans and work plans to support effective and sustainable project development.
• Direct enterprise risk management within the Directorate, including implementation of mitigation measures and updating of the risk register to safeguard project outcomes.
• Provide leadership and performance management to staff within the Directorate to drive accountability, innovation and delivery of results.
• Oversee quality assurance and institutional standards, including coordination of ISO certification processes and implementation of quality management systems within the Directorate.
• Provide technical input in development, implementation and review of the Company's strategic plan, vision, mission and objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership in establishing, nurturing and strengthening collaborations and partnerships with Government agencies, development partners, the private sector and other key stakeholders to enhance synergy, resource mobilization and effective delivery of the Directorate's mandate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any relevant fields from recognized University.
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning and Management, Geography Geology, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work/Social Development, Community Development or equivalent qualifi
• Registered Professional where applicable.
• Corporate Member for engineers and Membership to relevant professional body for other professions where applicable.
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Valid Practicing License where applicable.
• Cumulative service period of (15) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Manager or in a comparable position.