Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ABOUT NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION OF KENYA National Oil Corporation of Kenya operates as a fully integrated State Corporation spanning the complete petroleum supply chain. The organization manages upstream oil and gas exploration activities, develops midstream petroleum infrastructure, and oversees downstream petroleum product marketing across Kenya and the East African region. In upstream operations, National Oil facilitates and directly participates in oil and gas exploration, manages Kenya's exploration acreage marketing, handles critical gas and exploration data, and operates the National Petroleum Laboratory. The Corporation actively explores Block 14T within the Tertiary Rift Basin, extending from Lake Bogoria to the Lake Magadi Basin on the Kenya-Tanzania border. The midstream sector focuses on three strategic infrastructure projects: development of an offshore Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) facility, establishment of Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR), and creation of a Petroleum Development Master Plan for Kenya. These initiatives position Kenya's coast as a major petroleum trading hub comparable to Fujairah, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam, while preparing for anticipated oil and gas production from Kenya and the broader East African region. Downstream operations include a growing retail network exceeding 99 service stations nationwide and the modern Nairobi National Terminal serving resellers, industrial, and government customers. Beyond fuels, National Oil offers innovative products including SupaGas liquefied petroleum gas, the Supa range of motor and industrial lubricants, SupaCard electronic fuel management systems, and alternative business ventures in non-fuel sectors. THE ROLE As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide comprehensive strategic leadership and executive management to achieve the Corporation's mandate, strategic objectives, and sustainable value creation for shareholders and stakeholders. Your responsibilities encompass formulating, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing corporate strategy, business plans, investment portfolios, and growth initiatives aligned with Board direction and shareholder expectations. You will drive sustainable financial performance through revenue growth, profitability, prudent cost management, capital optimization, and efficient resource utilization while maintaining financial integrity and asset protection. Leadership responsibilities include capital allocation, investment appraisal, financial planning, and enterprise-wide financial risk management. Your role requires championing the highest standards of corporate governance, ethical leadership, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements. You will drive operational excellence, innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement across operations and the value chain. Building and maintaining strategic relationships with shareholders, Government, regulators, customers, development partners, and investors strengthens the Corporation's reputation, competitiveness, and market position. You will serve as the principal corporate spokesperson and promote the organization's public profile. Leadership of organizational culture, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and change management develops a high-performing, values-driven workforce. You will champion environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, integrating sustainability into operations, investments, and decision-making processes. Additional responsibilities include advising the Board on strategic, financial, operational, regulatory, and governance matters; maintaining market and industry knowledge to exploit business opportunities; ensuring budget, procurement plans, work plans, and performance contracts align with strategic objectives; maximizing asset utilization and productivity; and ensuring all policies, systems, and operations adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Management, Marketing, Finance, or a related field from a university recognized in Kenya. Minimum ten years of working experience in a relevant field with at least five years in senior management positions. Candidates must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES Leadership and strategic vision, project and financial management, corporate finance, business strategy development, risk management, budgeting and financial planning, project management, office administration, and organizational management. HOW TO APPLY Submit an application letter accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting relevant experience, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, daytime phone contact, personal email address, three professional referee contacts with email and telephone numbers, and a copy of your National Identity Card. Submit applications by midnight EAT on 27th October, 2026 to ceorecruitment@nockenya.co.ke with the subject line "Application for the position of Chief Executive Officer, REF NOC/HR/CEO/01/08/2026" addressed to: Chairman, Board of Directors National Oil Corporation of Kenya Ltd KAWI House – South C, Popo Lane, Off Red Cross Road P.O. Box 58567-00200 Nairobi, Kenya Application Deadline: Midnight EAT, 27