Director Energy at County Government of Busia

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