The Kenya Pipeline Company Limited is a State Corporation established on 6th September, 1973 under the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya and started commercial operations in 1978. The Company is 100% owned by the Government and complies with the provisions of the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of 1986.

Responsibilities

• Provide Oversight on matters pertaining to the Pipeline Wayleave
• Liaise with Regional Administration to address issues of encroachment/informal settlement along the Pipeline Wayleave.
• Clearing and availing the Pipeline Wayleave to KPC’s appointed Contractor from time to time whenever there are any developments on the wayleave.
• Liaise with Legal Department in registration of Easement Agreements.
• Liaise with Foundation and Corporate Communication Departments in sensitizing Communities along the Pipeline Wayleave on issues of safety, rights, and obligations as per the Easement Agreement.
• Addressing all enquiries related to Pipeline Wayleave i.e., Pipeline Wayleave route, land subdivisions, width of the Pipeline Wayleave, damage to crops and claims of noncompensation.
• Liaise with relevant Heads of Department/Sections (i.e. Security, Civil, Corrosion Control, Mechanical, Airwing) in developing Action Plans with clear Key Performance Indicators for the maintenance and operational activities.
• Monitor and evaluate activities/action plans of the Pipeline Wayleave and thereafter prepare and present to Management status Reports.
• Develop and review Pipeline Wayleave Policies and Procedures Manuals.
• Prepare and submit for approval all Budgetary requirements regarding the Pipeline Wayleave and monitor the use of the resources for effectiveness an ease of co-ordination.
• Coordinate Pipeline Wayleave civil maintenance works including hydraulic protection, bush clearing, and demarcation works (boundary marking).
• Carrying out regular ground and aerial patrols to identify un-authorized activities and encroachments.
• Reviewing and granting of third-party requests to cross the Pipeline Wayleave with services (water, power, fiber optic cables etc.).
• Keeping an updated inventory of wayleave status.
• Reviewing designs for Pipeline Wayleave crossings by others to ensure adequate pipe protection and provision for future developments.
• Co-ordination of Pipeline Wayleave activities by other KPC departments (Legal, Maintenance, Corporate Communication, Foundation, Administration, Security, and any other department of interest). These include:
  • Resolution of all outstanding compensation claims
  • Acquisition of new
  • Liaison with regional administration to address issues of encroachment/informal settlement along the right of way.
  • Sensitization of communities along the Pipeline Wayleave on issues of rights, safety, and obligations as per the easement agreements.
  • Building and sustaining harmonious relationships with communities along the Pipeline Wayleave.
  • Identification of unregistered easement agreements and facilitate their registration.
• Surveillance of the Pipeline Wayleave to deter intrusion of the pipeline.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the Social Science and/or Engineering field
• Minimum eight (10) years’ relevant work experience five (5) 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 Competencies

• Excellent leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Considerable knowledge of wayleave policies, systems, and procedures.
• Good 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 in relevant field through continuing professional education programmes.