Job Description

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.