Director Energy Job in Kenya

Director, Energy

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

How to Apply

Mandatory Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:

• KRA Tax compliance certificate
• Clearance from HELB
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• CRB clearance certificate

ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 14th April, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.