Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to wayleaves of distribution and transmission lines;
- Formulating standards for wayleaves assessment and damage compensation and ensure they are adhered to;
- Forwarding the acquired wayleaves for projects to Legal Services for verification and authorisation;
- Coordinating initiation process of wayleaves acquisition along distribution networks including primary and secondary feeding;
- Verifying wayleaves compensation proposals before approval;
- Approving projects Wayleaves technical reports;
- Maintaining operational linkages with other sections of the department; Liaising with Legal Services Department on Wayleaves issues;
- Liaising with Government Agencies/other stake holders on issues of wayleaves;
- Managing human, financial and material resources assigned to the section;
- Preparing budget and ensure budgetary control for the section;
- Maintaining a supportive working environment to foster optimum performance;
- Monitoring section performance and initiating necessary interventions;
- Coordinating initiation of the process of wayleaves acquisition for REREC projects;
- Coordinating field visits to confirm wayleave status of projects with complaints;
- Coordinating supervision of Contracted surveyors to ensure timely acquisition and submission of wayleave consents for projects;
- Approving assessed submitted wayleave documents;
- Preparing documents to facilitate payment to contracted surveyors;
- Verifying damage incurred during construction of lines for compensation approval;
- Verifying settlements negotiated for appropriate compensation for damages;
- Resolving disputes arising from wayleave issues;
- Coordinating initiation process of Acquisition of Institutional wayleave from Rift Valley Railways, Kenya Railways, Kenya Forest Service and KWS among others; and
- Ensuring proper records wayleaves database
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- A minimum period of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role;
- Bachelors Degree in Land Economics, Survey, Real Estate, cartography or and other related field from a recognized institution;
- Masters Degree in Land Economics, Survey, Real Estate, cartography or its equivalent from any of the related field from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of the 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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