The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is fully government-owned company in Kenya’s energy sector. GDC was formed in 2008 as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to accelerate the development of geothermal resources in Kenya. GDC is tasked with developing steam fields and selling geothermal steam for electricity generation to KenGen and to private investors. Geothermal steam is an environmentally friendly and abundant raw material used for generating electricity. The government and several development partners have been financing risks associated with geothermal exploration and drilling. Mission. Develop green energy for Kenya from geothermal resources Vision. To be a world leader in the development of geothermal resources Values Integrity – GDC subscribes to high ethical standards, openness and honesty. Professionalism – GDC embraces excellence, quality service, and continual improvement.
JOB GRADE GD3
JOB NO. 3.
REF: GDC/HRP/ADMIN/01/2020
Overall Purpose: –
Reporting to the General Manager, Human Resource and Administration: The jobholder will be responsible for managing general administrative services in the company including Cleaning Services, Telephone services and Hospitality services. The holder will also oversee Registry Courier and Postal services in the company.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and implementing policies procedures for the various functions and operations in the Administration Department
Overseeing general administrative services including Telephone services Front office and Hospitality services.
Supervising, reviewing and evaluating the performance of outsourced service providers
Managing the Registry and records management (central registry) and information services; and
Utility services management.
Ensure provision of a conducive work
Job Specifications
Have a minimum period of eleven (11) years relevant work experience two (2) years should be in Managerial role;
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public/Business Administration, Sociology or any other relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
Must Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public/Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, or any other relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
Undertaken a Leadership /Management Course from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Competencies
Good planning, organizing and coordinating skills
Strong interpersonal, analytical verbal and written skills;
Leadership skills;
Strong communications and presentation skills
Negotiation skills;
Terms of service
The appointment will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes. GDC offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with the standards of excellence that it expects.
