Director - Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Development at Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (KNEB)

Job Ref No. KNEB/HR/DNED)/1/2018

Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for providing leadership and direction towards development, implementation and review of strategic goals, policies and plans necessary for establishment and successful implementation of Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme by;

• Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of strategies, policies and plans for nuclear development in Kenya;
• Carrying out technical studies related to development and implementation of Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of a framework and criteria for siting of nuclear power plants in Kenya;
• Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of strategies, policies and plans for Human Resource Development for Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme;
• Overseeing establishment and implementation of partnerships aimed at human and institutional capacity building for the development of the Nuclear Power Programme.

In the execution of this assignment, the Director, Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Development will be expected to ensure and uphold exemplary Corporate Governance in line with the organization’s core values and promote a robust performance-driven culture.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Candidates must have the following qualifications: –

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Be at least a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Be a registered professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya with a valid practicing license.

Related Job Experience

Must have at least twelve (12) years’ work experience, eight (8) of which should be in a senior management position.

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

The candidate must possess the following skills and competencies:-

• Demonstrable knowledge of the Energy Sector in Kenya;
• Demonstrable knowledge of the linkages between Kenya and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA);
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Nuclear Power Programme;
• Demonstrate understanding of public service values;
• Excellent leadership competencies including analytical skills, excellent organization and coordination skills and ability to make difficult decisions;
• Demonstrate distinguished leadership and people skills in public sector organization, management and operations;
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Strategic capability with proven ability to relate emerging global issues with the organization’s mission, vision and strategy;
• Proven ability to build and manage effective teams;
• Be detail oriented, have ability to meet deadlines, while delivering on high quality results.

Terms of Service and Remuneration

The appointment will be for a contractual term of three (3) years, renewable subject to effective performance and delivery of set targets.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package for the position.