Rural Electrification
Authority is a State Corporation established under Section 66 of the Energy
Act, 2006.
The Authority would
like to recruit an experienced, highly motivated and results oriented
individual to join their team as the CEO.
The applicant is
expected to be a visionary and dynamic leader who will provide strategic
leadership.
Reporting to the
Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for the day to day management
of the Authority and implementation of the Authority’s decisions in a results
oriented and timely manner to achieve the Authority’s goals, objectives and
agreed performance targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and
recommend to the Board the long term strategic plans, annual operating
plans and budgets; and to establish proper internal monitoring and control
systems and procedures;
- Implement
Government policy on rural electrification as articulated in Sessional
paper No. 4 on Energy and as may be reviewed from time to time;
- Ensure
continuous achievement of the Authority’s financial and operating goals
and objectives;
- Develop business
related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by the
Authority;
- Ensure
continuous improvement in the quality and value of the services and
products provided by the Authority;
- Ensure prudent
management of resources, assets and safe custody of records;
- Ensure
appropriate public relations’ strategies are designed and implemented to
promote the Authority’s image and relations with all stakeholders;
- Develop networks
and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor
collaboration, fund raising and project development within the Board’s
area of jurisdiction;
- Advise the Board
of Directors on operations, investment planning and sustainable
development of the organizations interests;
- Negotiate,
execute and regularly monitor the performance contracts and implementation
of agreed targets;
- Attend to Human
Resource matters including but not limited to; providing leadership to
employees, maintain a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining
and motivating employees; and managing succession;
- Foster a
corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate
citizenship.
- Propose key
strategies and policies for implementation of Renewable Energy projects;
- Ensure compliance
with the Laws of the land;
- Ensure the
realization of Vision 2030 for Authority’s related flagship projects;
- Any other
responsibilities assigned by the Board.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Hold a Master’s
degree in the field of Engineering, Physical/Social Science, Law, Finance,
Economics, Energy or a related field.
- The candidate
will possess at least fifteen (15) years relevant experience, five of
which must be in a relevant senior management role.
- He/she will have
an excellent understanding of the energy sector and of the Public Service
sector.
- He/she must also
have excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- The candidate
must also meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010.
Interested
and Qualified
Interested and
qualified candidates should send their sealed applications by Registered post
or Courier services attaching:
(i) A detailed CV,
stating their current position, remuneration and telephone contact, names and
contacts of three referees.
(ii) Copies of
academic & professional certificates and testimonials.
(iii) Certificates
from;
- KRA
- EACC
- HELB
- CID -
certificate of good conduct.
The Applications should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REF: CEO/BOD/7/2013” and should reach the undersigned on or before 1st August, 2013.
The Chairman
Rural Electrification Authority
The Chancery, Valley Road
P.O. Box 34585-00100
Nairobi
Rural Electrification Authority
The Chancery, Valley Road
P.O. Box 34585-00100
Nairobi
Or use the e-mail
address shown below: chairman@rea.co.ke
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Rural Electrification
Authority is ISO certified.
