Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Developing and updating Renewable Energy Master Plan in relation to Biomass Energy;
- Coordinating development and review of relevant policies, standards and guidelines;
- Interpreting and implementing Biomass Energy technologies (bio-diesel, bio-ethanol, charcoal, bio-digesters, fuel wood, municipal waste and cogeneration) policies and regulations;
- Initiating formulation of codes of practice for Biomass energy technologies; coordinating participation in production, distribution and promotion of Biomass technologies;
- Overseeing feasibility studies on harnessing of Biomass energy resources;
- Collaborating with counties and other agencies in promoting the use of Biomass Resources;
- Monitoring and evaluating Biomass projects and activities;
- Identifying and developing projects for clean Development Mechanisms;
- Participate in resource mobilization for Biomass energy projects and activities
- Planning and coordinating programmes and projects on Biomass energy;
- Coordinating preparation of Departmental budget, work plans and procurement plans;
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement in Biomass energy activities; and
- Setting Departmental performance targets.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- A minimum period of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in comparable and relevant position;
- Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: sustainable energy, renewable energy technologies, environmental science, engineering, Management, Entrepreneurship or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: sustainable energy, renewable energy technologies, chemistry, Physics, biochemistry, forestry, agriculture, environmental science, engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, energy) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership of relevant professional body; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS:
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application: -
- A signed application through a standard one- page letter;
- A detailed curriculum vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates; and
- Copy of national identification card or passport.
Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered.
Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews.
It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Beware fraudsters misusing the Corporation name to solicit money from unsuspecting job seekers.
Only successful candidates will be required to present the following clearance certificates:
- Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Corporation(KRA);
- Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC);
- Clearance Certificates from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
- A current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their job application through the Links posted on REREC’s website under the Careers tab by 24th February, 2025 at 4.30 pm.
NOTE: These positions are open to KENYAN Citizens ONLY.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation,
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
So as to reach on/or before 24th
February 2025.
Please note that applications will ONLY be via Links posted on the Corporation’s website, hard copies SHALL NOT be considered.
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