Director – Energy at Kitui County

Requirements of Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Served in the grade of Deputy Director – Energy for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Energy) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
3. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Energy) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
4. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
5. Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
6. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Initiating the development and review of relevant policies, by-laws, regulations and other instruments;
2. Planning and promotion of bio-energy, renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and conservation and outreach programmes;
3. Coordinating private sector participation in production, distributing and promoting renewable energy technologies and marketing its products;
4. Undertaking collaborative research activities on new and emerging technologies, energy efficiency and conservation;
5. Coordinating outsourcing of consultancy services for implementation of renewable energy programmes;
6. Coordinating the supervision of contractors and consultants; and
7. Coordinating feasibility studies on harnessing of renewable energy resources.