Director Energy at Busia County Public Service Board

Busia County Public Service Board seeks to professionally deliver service to the people of Busia with integrity and dedication through well trained competent and skilled man powern In all these achievements, she has derived her support and strength in God in whom she has always put trust and who she acknowledges never fails her. Her family has been by her side for support and encouragement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utility budget accounting, including forecasting future energy demand and costs;


• Overseeing procurement of electric and natural gas energy and water/sewer service.


• Monitoring of utility metering systems including electric, natural gas, steam chilled water and potable water/sewer;


• Promoting the development, production, conservation and utilization of renewable energy;


• Monitoring, supervision and evaluation of renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation projects;


• Coordinating research in renewable energy; vii. Promoting development of appropriate local capacity for the manufacture, installation, maintenance and operation of renewable technologies;


• Developing and promoting of off-grid and decentralized electrical systems and hybrids;


• Promoting, coordinating and administering of outreach and knowledge management on renewable energy sources such as wind power, small hydro, biogas, and solar power technologies;


• Promoting Private Sector participation in development of renewable energy initiatives and benchmarking;


• Energy opportunity Assessment and Energy project support;


• Organizing efficiency standards;


• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Chief Officer Department of Water, and Energy.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;


• Be in possession of Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental sciences OR Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Energy Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;


• Master’s Degree in any of the above disciplines will be an added advantage.


• Where applicable, Registration by Professional bodies and possession of a current practicing license;


• Have at least 5 years working experience 3 of which must be at a senior management level;


• Experience in the field of renewable energy development for a period of not less than 5 years will be desirable;


• Certificate course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be added advantage;


• Have good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills


• Be computer literate

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