Career Opportunities at KETRACO: Legal Officer, Projects – KET 6 (1 NO.) REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40 /216/VOL I – B

Career Opportunities at KETRACO

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Introduction

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned corporation, incorporated on December 2nd, 2008 under the Company’s Act, Cap 486. Established as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy, KETRACO is dedicated to planning, designing, constructing, owning, operating, and maintaining a high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors.

Vision: To be a world-class electricity transmission company and the leading interconnector in Africa.

Mission: To provide reliable, efficient, and effective electricity transmission and promote power trade for sustainable socio-economic development.

Available Position

Legal Officer, Projects – KET 6 (1 NO.) REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40 /216/VOL I – B

Reporting to: Project Legal Officer

Location: Narok-Bomet Transmission Line

Contract Duration: One (1) year, renewable subject to the completion of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the collation of requisite documents for successions.
• Oversee the execution of easement agreements by Project Affected Persons (PAPs).

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and hold a valid practicing certificate.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education.
• Experience in wayleave acquisition.
• Experience in the registration of easements.
• At least three (3) years of experience in the wayleave acquisition process.

Working Conditions: Field visits are required.

Mandatory Requirements for All Positions

Applicants MUST provide the following documents:

1. A signed application letter.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up the appointment, and names of at least three professional referees.
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates.
4. A copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

Important Information to Note

1. Candidates should provide all the details requested in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
2. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic, and professional certificates during interviews.
5. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Successful candidates will be required to present the following Chapter Six Clearance Certificates:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

KETRACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities. Therefore, people with disabilities, the marginalized, the minorities, and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their applications clearly indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No. as the subject heading via the job link posted on KETRACO website.

Contact Information

Address: The Managing Director, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, KAWI COMPLEX, 4th Floor, Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road, P.O. Box 34942 – 00100, NAIROBI.

Application Deadline

Applications should be submitted by 18th June 2024 at 5.00pm. CLICK APPLY NOW AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

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Closing Note

We wish you the best in your job application journey. Our website is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. We are an equal employer and do not charge any application or recruitment fee, whether refundable or not.