A Study of the  Rural Electrification Programme Since its Inception

The Government established the Rural Electrification Programme in 1973 for purposes of subsidizing electricity supply in the rural areas. During the same year (1973) the Government entered into an agreement with the then East African Power and Lighting Company (EAPL), now the Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC) in which KPLC was appointed as a contractor for planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of rural electrification scheme while the Government remained responsible for identifying projects to be implementation and sourcing of funds for the Programme.

In 2006, Rural Electrification Authority, (REA), was established under Section 66 of the Energy Act, 2006 (No. 12 of 2006), as a special purpose organization to accelerate the implementation of Rural Electrification Programmes across the country. Against this background, the Authority has over the last four years undertaken many projects aimed at accelerating the pace of rural electrification mainly focusing on increasing the access rate within the rural areas. Currently, it is estimated that electricity access levels across the country is at 77%, while electricity connections are about 26%.
In order to evaluate the implementation of the programme, the Government and the Authority wishes to hire a consultant to document chronicle activities, achievements and challenges facing the programme.
The purpose of this assignment, therefore, is to consult, conduct research, and analyze data and to document the activities, achievements and challenges in the implementation of the rural electrification programme since its inception, in a single, comprehensive report.
It is desirable that the Consultant possess the following set of qualifications and experience;
i. A basic University degree in the social sciences, communication, engineering or any other related field.
ii. Being in possession of postgraduate qualifications, preferably upto the Masters or Doctorate levels, in either of the above fields will be an added advantage.
iii. Previous experience in writing comprehensive reports, books, policy papers, research reports, documentaries or other forms of corporate communications. REA will require viewing samples prior to making a decision.
Interested and qualified consultants are hereby invited to submit their sealed Expression of Interest.
Expressions of interest documents must be submitted in plain sealed outer envelope enclosing separately sealed envelopes (in ‘ORIGINAL’ and ‘COPY’ properly bound) ALL clearly marked REA - Expression of Interest – A study of the Rural Electrification programme since its inception to the address below by
18th December , 2012 before 10.00 a.m. and dropped in the Tender Box on the 6th Floor.
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority
The Chancery, Valley Road, 6th Floor
P.O. 34585-00100 Chief Executive Officer
Rural Electrification Authority

The Rural Electrification Authority, a State Corporation within the Energy Sector seeks to fill the following positions:

Manager Renewable Energy and Generation

MG 4

1 Post

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Duties & Responsibilities:

Planning, directing, coordinating, monitoring and implementing all programmes relating to the Renewable energy function;Initiating, formulating, reviewing and implementing policies, programmes and strategies relating to renewable energy;Developing methodologies of achieving renewable energy goals, programmes and objectives;Initiating projects;Liaising with other organizations and stakeholders in the promotion of renewable energy;Preparation, control and overall integrity of budget for national renewable energy programmes and projects;Research and training activities, andOverall supervision and development of staff.A Bachelor of Science in any of the following Engineering disciplines: Electrical , Mechanical or Chemical from a recognized university;Registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya with a current practicing licence;A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines will be a definite advantage: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture or Environmental Sciences from recognized institutions;Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and objectives and the ability to translate them into renewable energy policies and programmes;High degree of professional competence and administrative capability and leadership qualities required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of Renewable Energy Programmes;Personal Integrity: a strong commitment to openness, honesty and inclusiveness, demonstrable tolerance, approachability and capability to inspire trust in others;Personal responsibility- the willingness to accept responsibility for own actions and outcomes;Possession of a Leadership/ Management Course Certificate will be an added advantage.Relevance working experience of twelve (12) years, Five (5) of which should be in the field of Renewable Energy.Served at a senior management level for three (3) years or Job Group Q and above in the Civil service or its equivalent.Customer Care Staff

Job group “K”

8 Posts

Duties & Responsibilities:

He/she will be responsible for:

Answering all incoming calls and offering the required solution to customers;Receiving and directing visitors in a pleasant and cautious manner;Receiving and resolving customers complaints;Following up on any pending and unresolved customer issues;Maintaining a register of all resolved, referred and pending customers issues;Processing of letters, reports and other correspondence;Gathering data on prospective customers;Receiving mail and parcels at the reception and ensuring that they are delivered to the right person at the right time;Familiar with the Authority’s business, products and services;Ensuring that the front office area is kept tidy and clean, andAny other duties that may be assigned from time to time.KCSE Grade C+ (plus) its equivalent with C in English and Kiswahili;Diploma in either Marketing, Customer service or Public Relations;Certificate in Front office or in Telephone operationsSecretarial Certificate from KNEC is an added advantage;Proficiency in Computers, andThree (3) years relevant experience in a busy office.These positions require all rounded individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with people at all levels, team players, flexible, disciplined and willing to work odd hours.

Chief Procurement Officer

MG 6

1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities:

He/she will be responsible for:

Effective Management of Procurement activities within the organization;Monitoring and reporting on the departmental performance targets quarterly in line with the Authority objectives and initiating necessary interventions;Providing goods and services procurement reports;Coordinating implementation of strategies on local and overseas procurement of goods and services for the department;Proposing and overseeing additional system functionality requirement implementation;Implementing long-term and short-term procurement plans in liaison with users and in line with the Authority material requirements;Maintaining an updated supplier list by conducting global market survey and ensuring pre– qualification of competent providers of goods and services;Documenting all norms and procedures for the department and ensuring their compliance;Coordinating tender opening schedules;Coordinating factory inspection visits for the engineers and the department to ensure receipt of quality goods;Coordinating inspection and acceptance of all materials received by the Authority to ensure receipt of quality goods;Ensuring timely settlement of goods and services delivery disputes with suppliers and other stakeholders;Maintenance of Tender Committee Documentation;Managing the Procurement secretariat team to offer adequate consultancy and support services to other divisions of the Authority;Coordinating the administration of contracts and expediting the delivery of goods and services to ensure performance by suppliers of their contractual obligations;Participating in managing human, financial and material resources assigned to the department.Supervising and appraising sectional staff and identifying their training and development needs.Coordinating budgeting and budgetary control for the department.Implementing of cultural/behavioral change initiatives within the department.Implementing of management and technological innovations to enhance the department’s efficiency, andPerforming any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.Bachelor Degree in a Business related field;MBA or Masters Degree in Procurement shall be an added advantage;Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management (MCIPS);Management Development Course;Membership of a recognized profession body in Supplies Management;Computer Literacy;Proficiency in SAP will be an added advantage;Proficiency in MS office, and9 years working experience.Supplies Officer

MG 10

2 Posts

Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervision of all stores activities and putting in place monitoring measures to ensure material quality at all times;Coordinating stores activities by ensuring that materials delivered to the individual storage location are exactly according to the order by checking their quality through the inspection team, quantity and condition on arrival;Controlling the dispatch of materials to contractors by ensuring that only released and dully authorized materials are dispatched from the Stores;Ensuring safe storage of all materials in the store by spot checks, good housekeeping and identification of unsafe working methods to minimize losses from damages;Provision of reliable information to management at any point in time on stocks and conditions of materials in the stores by establishing, maintaining and updating accurate records of stocks, issues and dispatches;Management of the continuous supply of materials through inter-store transfer and coordination with the purchasing section to ensure availability of stocks at all time;Staff Development through job training, instilling discipline and motivating subordinates to enhance improved performance;Coordination with transporters to ensure delivery of materials to destined stores;Ensuring regular system clean up such that the physical stock situation corresponds with that of operating system (SAP); andScheduling, managing stock taking and maintaining inventory accuracy at all times.Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration or Electrical Engineering;Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement from a reputable and recognized institution;Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies (MCIPS) will be an added advantage;Computer LiterateMembership of the Kenya Institute Supplies Management, andFive (5) years of relevant working experience.Storekeepers

2 Posts

Job group “J”

Duties & Responsibilities:

He/she will be responsible for:

Receipt from suppliers and issues of materials to contractors;Conduct the initial quality inspection of materials received from suppliers;Liaise with the inspection and acceptance committee for the mandatory inspection ,andConduct periodic stock take and reconciliations.Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management from a reputable institution;Member of the Kenya Institute of Supply Management (KISM);Member of the Chattered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies (MCIPS);Robust customer service skills;Computer Literacy;Proficiency in SAP will be an added advantage, andThree (3) years working experience.Senior Wood Scientist

MG 8

1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities:

He/she will be responsible for:

Formulating, updating and maintaining technical specifications for poles for use in the electricity distribution function;Carry out quality verification of poles being delivered to the Company to ensure conformity to standards;Coordinate internal testing of poles and ensure conformity to Company technical standards and KS 516;Formulate, maintain and update procedures to be consistent with current trends in timber preservation;Supervise pole treatment facilities to ensure appropriate chemical treatment of wood poles in compliance with the set standards and specifications;Carry out inspection of raw seasoned poles before delivery to treatment facilities and coordinate their treatment in conformity with set standards;Formulate policy framework on ownership through concession of forest plantations and commercial tree growing for provision of power distribution pole; andUndertaking other tasks that may be assigned.Bachelor of Science Degree in Wood Science & Technology or other comparable qualifications from a recognized institution;At least five (5) years work experience in wood preservation industry;Knowledge on Quality Management Systems will be an added advantage , andComputer Literacy.3rd Assistant Engineer (Civil Engineer)

MG10

1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities:

Preparation and evaluation of tenders for civil works;Validation of civil works drawings;Supervision of civil engineering works, andValuation and capitalization of civil and mechanical assets.Bachelors degree in Civil and Construction Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Civil and Construction Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution;Registered graduate engineer or graduate technician engineer as the case may be with the Kenya Engineers Registration Board (KERB);Degree holders to have served for at least three (3) years in the supervision of civil engineering projects or other related function;For Higher Diploma to have served for at least four (4) years in the supervision of civil engineering projects or other related function;Attained a performance rating of at least good in the last three (3) performance periods; andComputer literacy.Treasury Accountant II

MG 10

1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that projection of cash flows are as per Authority requirements;Carrying out reconciliations of all bank accounts;Monitoring maturity schedules for projects;Maintaining bank balances as per approved procedures;Procuring forex as per Authority requirements within the approved policies and procedures.B. Com. (Accounting/Finance) or related degree;CPA II or ACCA II;Five (5) years experience relevant to this position ;Computer literacy ,andTreasury and supervisory certificate are added advantage.CPA (K), or ACCA III;Seven (7) years relevant working experience; andAll above certificate.Inventory Accountant III

MG 11

1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities

Costing of materials in various stores;Monthly stock reconciliation;Daily monitoring of issues and receipts in the system;Weekly review of stock form all locations, andSupervising & organizing monthly stock take.B. Com. (Accounting/Finance) or related degreeCPA II or ACCA IIThree (3) years experience relevant to this positionComputer literacy;CPA (K) or ACCA Final;Five (5) years work experience;Above certificates.Fixed Asset Register Accountant III

MG 11

1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities:

Updating and maintenance of Fixed Asset Register;Monitoring & Reconciling WIP accounts;Ensuring timely capitalization of assets;Ensuring correct depreciation rates are applied;Preparing proposals for disposal of assets.B. Com. (Accounts/Finance) or related degree;CPA II or ACCA II;Three (3) years relevant experience, andComputer literacy.CPA (K) or ACCA Final;Five (5) years relevant working experience;Above certificate.Assistant Accountant, Receipting III

MG 13

1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities:

Receipting of bank advises;Reconciliation of cash in hand account; andPreparation of Daily cash balance report.B. Com. (Accounts/Finance) or related degree;Computer literacy, andRelevant experience.CPA II or ACCA II;Two (2) years work experience, andComputer literacy.Assistant Accountant, Payments

MG 13

1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities:

Writing cheques;Batching payments;Circulation of payment vouchers;Release of cheques,andCustodian of cheques.B. Com. (Accounts/Finance) or related degree;Computer literacy, andRelevant experience.CPA II or ACCA II;Two (2) years work experience.Assistant Accountant, Payroll

MG 13

1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assisting in payroll preparations;Collating of payroll;Collating of payroll deductions, andReconciling the payroll accounts.B. Com. (Accounts/Finance) or related degree;Computer literacy, andRelevant experience.CPA II or ACCA IITwo (2) years work experienceComputer literacy;Applications (indicating current basic salary) together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and relevant testimonials including daytime telephone contacts and names of three referees and quoting the job title on the envelope should be sent to the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the address indicated below on or before 26th Sept, 2011.

The Chief Executive Officer
Rural Electrification Authority
P.O. Box 34585 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

REA is an equal opportunity employer and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Senior Systems Administrator
MG 8
1 post

The Senior System Administrator will:

Work closely with REA user departments and undertake analysis of user requirements, design, implementation and support of ICT systems.Oversee general data integrity and performance tuning of SAP/Oracle database and participate in installation of system patches, configuration and upgrade of SAP ECC 6.0 database software and test new application systems to determine the impact of installation on existing production systems;Troubleshoot system failures and provide appropriate solutionImplement backup and recovery procedures and policies for the implemented SAP/Oracle database and network system.Oversee backup processes, backup verification checks and recovery management and ensure safe custody of backups;Undertake Oracle database growth and security managementImplement approved disaster recovery policies and plans that support REA’s operational continuity.Perform Operating System(OS) administration, user profile administration and authorization under SAP,SUSE Linux and Microsoft environmentsDevelop technical documentation including technical manuals, system design and operational procedures for all the implemented systems;Undertake internal training of the end-users.Assist the head of department in undertaking technical evaluations of proposed ICT systems and implementation.B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems or equivalent qualification with a strong bias in IT;At least seven (7) years relevant ICT experience in a reputable organization and in a challenging environment, three (3) of which must have been in a position of responsibility as a Systems Administrator with excellent knowledge in systems recovery procedures;Experience in cluster software applications with good networking skills in Cisco Routers and Switches will be an added advantageSystems Administrator
MG 10
1 post

The System Administrator will:

Oversee hardware support for Personal Computers, laptops, printers and accessories;Coordinate hardware and software maintenance support services i.e. trouble shoot and provide first line support to users both in central and regional REA offices;Be responsible for email system, design and development of intranet;Undertake review of email system security, backup and recovery procedures;Manage email back-ups and appropriate storage for PC’s and laptops data;Develop and implement contingency plans to guarantee systems availability during emergency situations.Implement approved Disaster Recovery policies and plans to support REA’s operational continuity;B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems or equivalent qualification with a strong bias in IT hardware;At least four (4) years experience in administering email systems and hardware PC support;Excellent knowledge of Microsoft, Linux/Unix operating Systems Microsoft environments;Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and/or MSCE certificationKnowledge of Cisco networking environment will be an added advantageAnalyst/Programmer
MG 11
1 post

Responsibilities:

To be responsible for systems design, development and testing of application programs and ABAP customized reports;Trouble shoot system errors/bugs and develop appropriate solution;Analyze user requests for SAP system enhancement and configuration and provide appropriate solution;Validate that new system changes are moved to production correctly and update system documentation;Train end users on new system features or upgrades;Participate in technical evaluations of proposed ICT systemsProvide support to workflow systems;Develop technical documentation including technical manuals and operational procedures for implemented systems;B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems or equivalent degree;At least three (3) years system development and maintenance experience in a challenging position;Good knowledge in programming with exposure to Linux and/or Unix operating Systems;Proven experience in supporting SAP system, Finance and/or procurement business processes will be an added advantage;Rural Electrification Authority is an equal opportunity employer and applicants who have the above qualifications may submit their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae including daytime telephone contact, copies of academic certificates, copy of Identity Card, other testimonials and quoting the job title on the envelope addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery, Valley Road,
P. O. Box 34585-00100,
Nairobi

So as to be received on or before Friday, 25th March, 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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