Electrical Engineer Research Assistant at Nuclear Power Agency

Reporting to the Senior Technical Officer, the job holders will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data for technical studies aimed at the establishment of a sustainable national nuclear infrastrucutre that provides support for the nuclear programme throughout its life cycle by:

Responsibilities 

• Conducting sitting activities of future nuclear power plants and waste disposal facilites that include site characterization
• Assisting in performing feasibility studies on the viability of introducing nuclear power plants and research reactors in Kenya
• Participating in the development and implementation of planning activities which include conducting power system planning, power economic planning, conduct grid studies and Nuclear Power Program Human resource planning
• Assisting in developing of national policies and strategies for nuclear power programme infrastructure
• Assisting in planning and coordination of expert missions, national workshops and technical meetings
• Engaging and educating stakeholders on issues of nuclear power to enhance ownership and support of the programme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in; Electrical Engineer
• The Candidate must have a good knowledge of the Energy Sector in Kenya;
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be detail oriented and have ability to meet deadlines; and
• Be results oriented. candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package for the positions.

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 candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package for the positions.