Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Developing strategies for the Operation and Management of solar, wind and other renewable energy sources implemented and managed by REREC;
- Ensuring the management of the facilities, generation plants and networks, and installation of substations is undertaken according industry best practices;
- Developing and implementing Directorate plans, policies, norms and procedures in accordance with the REREC Mandate;
- Providing advisory to management on all matters relating to the operation and maintenance of renewable energy projects in operation;
- Coordinating the Operation and Management of renewable energy projects implemented by REREC as per the strategic Plan;
- Planning and managing resource requirements for the Department and monitoring their optimal usage;
- Coordinating the Scheduling and implementation of preventive maintenance and planned maintenance for the RE generation plants and networks;
- Providing daily monitoring reports to the management;
- Providing forecasting report for operating renewable energy sources on daily, weekly and monthly;
- Coordinating provision of dispatch schedule for renewable energy plants;
- Providing daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on renewable energy projects;
- Advising management on all functions related to operation and management of the renewable energy generation plants and networks; and
- Liaising with other departments/sections of the Corporation on specific issues.
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant working experience, four (4) of which must have been in a management role in comparable and relevant position;
- Bachelors degree in any of the following: Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics or any other related field from a recognized institution;
- Masters degree in any of the following: Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Energy Management, Business Administration or relevant degree from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant area;
- Professional qualification;
- Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya;
- Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS:
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application: -
- A signed application through a standard one- page letter;
- A detailed curriculum vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates; and
- Copy of national identification card or passport.
Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered.
Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews.
It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Beware fraudsters misusing the Corporation name to solicit money from unsuspecting job seekers.
Only successful candidates will be required to present the following clearance certificates:
- Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Corporation(KRA);
- Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC);
- Clearance Certificates from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
- A current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their job application through the Links posted on REREC’s website under the Careers tab by 24th February, 2025 at 4.30 pm.
NOTE: These positions are open to KENYAN Citizens ONLY.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation,
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
So as to reach on/or before 24th
February 2025.
Please note that applications will ONLY be via Links posted on the Corporation’s website, hard copies SHALL NOT be considered.
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