Chief Pipeline Wayleave Officer At Kenya Pipeline Company (Kpc) Limited

Job DescriptionEnsuring bush clearing, and demarcation works (boundary marking).Carrying out regular ground and aerial patrols to identify unauthorized activities and encroachments.Reviewing and granting third-party requests to cross the Right of Way with services (water, power, fiber optic cables, etc.).Ensuring an updated inventory of wayleave status.Co-ordination of ROW activities by other KPC departments (Legal, Maintenance, Corporate Communication, Foundation, Administration, Security, and any other department of interest). These activities include:Preparation of compensation to owners of affected parcels of land along the Right of Way (ROW).Resolution of all outstanding compensation claims.Liaison with regional administration to address issues of encroachment/informal settlement along the right of way.Sensitization of communities along the ROW on issues of rights, safety, and obligations as per the easement agreements.Building and sustaining harmonious relationships with communities along the Right of Way.Identification of unregistered easement agreements and facilitate their registration.Surveillance of the ROW to deter intrusion of the pipeline.Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.Person SpecificationsBachelor's degree in any of the Social Science field.Minimum eight (8) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Management level.Experience in Wayleave Management operations.Membership to a relevant professional body.Proficiency in computer applications.Demonstrated competence in work performance.Key Skills and CompetenciesExcellent leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.Considerable knowledge of administration policies, systems, and proceduresGood planning and organizational skills.Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends relevant to the area of expertise.