Grade KPC 3

Job Specifications

• Study products demands in the market and at KPC Depots/Terminals and carry out forecasts to determine realistic pumping schedules to maximize pipeline utilization and ensure adequate product stocks in the storage depots to meet customers’ requirements.


• Plan the pipeline network pumping schedule in consultation with the oil industry coordinator and communicate to the respective pumping stations for implementation after approval by Operations Manager before.


• Prepare and periodically update Management on the KOSF shipping nominations and ensure implementation as planned by the Petroleum industry.


• Prepare Transportation and Storage Agreements for new Pipeline users


• Keep abreast of Petroleum Industry decisions between the Marketers and the Government and implement where KPC is involved.


• Closely liaise with Kenya Revenue Authority on matters related to Petroleum products taxation and advice OM accordingly.


• Represent KPC at Oil Industry supply coordination meetings, in the industry vessel scheduling/ullage committee and other industry stakeholder’s forums and update management on critical industry issues requiring KPC action.


• Prepare daily/monthly Management reports on stock status and carry out other relatedactivities as directed by the Operations Manager.


• Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performance organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programmed activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices.

Persons specifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized institution


• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be at senior level in a large and busy organization.


• Membership to a relevant professional body


• Leadership Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.


• Proficiency in Computer applications.


• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.


• Demonstrated competence in work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of KPC requirements including broad knowledge on Statistical Techniques.


• Well–developed written and verbal communication skills including ability to prepare relevant reports.


• Sound analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.


• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining Operations issues, sound analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.


• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends through


• continuing professional development.


• Ability to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency around change and motivates staff to join change efforts.


• High level interpersonal and cross–cultural skills.


• Leadership skills.