DEPUTY CEO

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY CEO

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: OIL & GAS/ENERGY

SALARY: KSHS.300,000

JOB LOCATION: NAIROBI

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Execution

• Support development and execution of corporate strategy and annual operating plans.
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable initiatives and ensure delivery across functions.
• Lead strategic reviews, identify growth opportunities, and propose investment priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform leadership decisions.

Operational Leadership & Performance

• Oversee day-to-day performance across key functions (operations, supply chain, commercial, finance as assigned).
• Establish and monitor KPIs, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence, cost optimization, and service quality improvements.
• Ensure business continuity, efficiency, and timely resolution of critical operational issues.

Governance, Risk, HSE & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen enterprise risk management, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Support incident escalation and corrective action governance where required.

Stakeholder & Business Development Support

• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, regulators, strategic partners, and major clients.
• Support negotiation and oversight of major contracts and partnerships.
• Represent the company in high-level engagements as delegated by the CEO.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Drive alignment across departments and improve cross-functional collaboration.
• Support succession planning and leadership development programs.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field; MBA is an added advantage
• Minimum of 12–15 years of leadership experience, preferably in oil & gas/energy or related sectors
• Demonstrated track record in driving business performance and strategic execution
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract management and financial performance oversight
• Solid understanding of HSE, regulatory compliance, and risk management in the petroleum industry
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capability
• Strong communication and presentation skills at executive and board level
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure in complex environments
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation is an advantage
• High integrity and strong governance mindset