Applications are
hereby invited from suitably qualified persons for the following vacancies at
the Authority.
Supplies Officer 1
MG10 (2 posts)
Key Duties
- Coordinating
material receipts from suppliers and issuing to contractors
- Processing GRN
for approval by the Senior Supplies Officer
- Leading the
stock taking exercise in respective individual storage locations
- Preparing stock
reports
- Coordinating
daily stock reconciliations
- Coordinating
goods returns to the suppliers, and
- Supervising
storekeepers
Qualifications
- B. com, BA in
Economics, Business Administration
- Post Graduate
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
- Be a member of
the Kenya Institute of Supply Management (KISM) or
- Be a member of
the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies (MCIPS
- Possess
Supervisory skills;
- Possess strong
interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Evidence of
Computer proficiency
- At least five
(5) years relevant experience
Chief Engineer Design
MG6(2 posts)
Key Duties
MG6(2 posts)
Key Duties
- Designing for
grid and off grid projects
- Recommending
locations of proposed distribution networks-High and Low Voltage lines
plus primary and secondary feeding substations
- Preparing
description of projects works, material schedules and cost estimates in
rural areas
- Coordinating and
supervising design of major schemes
- Participating in
formulation of power system design standards
- Participating in
procurement and management for design contractual services
- Liaising with
external contractors to ensure that their designs conform to the Authority
standards
- Verifying of
technical reports, designs and estimates drawings
- Preparing
distribution system reinforcement budgets
- Compiling
projects technical reports
- Managing human,
finance and material resources assigned to the Division
- Supervising and
appraising sectional staff and identifying their training and
development needs
- Preparing budget
and ensuring budgetary controls for the section
- Implementing
management and technological innovations to enhance efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
in Civil or Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent
- Registration
with ERB/IEK as Registered Engineer
- 9 years relevant
experience with at least 5 years experience at senior level
- Evidence of
Computer proficiency
- Prior experience
managing a department or section in a busy environment
- A Masters Degree
in an Engineering field will be an added advantage
Senior Engineer, Design
MG 7(3 posts)
Key duties
MG 7(3 posts)
Key duties
- Coordinating ,
supervising, collecting and collating data on the existing power system in
the country in relation to proposed network expansion
- Designing and
recommending locations of new substations
- Preparing
technical reports for various projects
- Ensuring
conductor sagging from the survey profiles and preparing pole schedules as
necessary
- Preparing plans
pertaining to substation layout for new substations
- Preparing
drawings for substations, high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage
lines
- Participating in
preparing description of projects works materials schedules and cost
estimates
- Managing human,
finance and material resources assigned to the section
- Designing
schemes and recommending locations of new substations/transformers as per
REA standards
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field
- Registration
with the ERB/IEK as a Registered Engineer
- Evidence of
Computer proficiency
- Management
Development Courses, or Leadership Course for at least one month
- Seven (7) years
relevant work experience in a similar position with five (5) years in a
supervisory position
- A Masters Degree
in an Engineering field will be an added advantage
1st Assistant Engineer, Design
MG 8(1 post)
Key Duties
MG 8(1 post)
Key Duties
- Supervising
Collecting and collecting data on the existing power system in the country
in relation to proposed network expansion
- Ensuring
Authority standards and procedures on system operations and safety are
adhered to
- Coordinating,
Designing and recommending locations for new substations
- Preparing
technical reports for various projects
- Ensuring
conductor sagging from the survey profiles and preparing pole schedules as
necessary
- Preparing plans
pertaining to sub-station layout for new sub-stations
- Preparing
description of project works material schedules and cost
- Supervising and
preparing drawings for substations, high voltage, medium voltage and low
voltage lines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field
- Registration
with the ERB/IEK as registered Engineer
- Management
Development courses or leadership course for at least one month
- Seven (7) years
relevant work experience in a similar position with five (5) years
supervisory position
- Evidence of
Computer proficiency
- A master’s
degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage
Assistant Wayleave Officers
MG 11(3 posts)
Key Duties
MG 11(3 posts)
Key Duties
- Receiving and
assessing consents obtained
- Processing
acquisitions of way leaves for the expansion of distribution lines as per
Authority policies and procedures
- Attending to
wayleaves complaints and resolving them
- Carrying out
inspection of title deeds to establish legal owners of plots affected by
REA wayleaves processes
- Conducting
assessments of properties destroyed while the lines are being constructed
Approving schemes where wayleaves have been obtained in the system
- Performing any other
duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Land Economics from a recognized University
- Must be a
registered member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya
- Management
Development Course is an added advantage
- Evidence of
Computer literacy
- Must have a
minimum five (5) years relevant work experience in a similar position;
- Possess
Supervisory skills
- Possess strong
interpersonal skills
- Team player
Senior Engineer Construction
MG 7(1 post)
Key Duties
MG 7(1 post)
Key Duties
- Coordinating the
construction and maintenance of electricity distribution systems strictly
in accordance with the allowed minimum standards;
- Ensuring
Authority standards and procedures on system operations and safety are
adhered to
- Participating
in the procurement of operations and maintenance materials and equipment
- Preparing and
approving payment certificates and attending to contractors and
technicians queries/concerns
- Liaising with
Kenya Power for joint inspections, commissioning and maintenance of
construction standards and capitalize commissioned projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field;
- Registration
with the ERB/IEK as registered Engineer
- Bachelor’s
degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or related field
- Management
Development courses or leadership course for at least one month;
- Seven (7) years
relevant work experience in a similar position with five (5) years
supervisory position
- A Master’s
degree in an Engineering field will be an added advantage.
Analyst/Programmer
MG11(1post)
Key Duties
MG11(1post)
Key Duties
- Responsible for
systems design, development and testing of application programs and ABAP
customized reports
- Troubleshooting
system errors/bugs and develop appropriate solution
- Analyzing user
requests for SAP system enhancement and configuration and provide
appropriate solution
- Validating new
system changes are moved to production correctly and update system
documentation
- Training end
users on new system features or upgrades
- Participating in
technical evaluations of proposed ICT Systems
- Providing
support to workflow systems
- Developing
technical documentation including technical manuals and operational
procedures for implemented systems.
Qualifications
- Bsc degree
in computer science, IT information systems or equivalent degree
- At least three
(3) years system development and maintenance experience in a challenging
position
- Good knowledge
in programming with exposure to Linux and / or Unix operating
systems
- Proven
experience in supporting SAP system, finance and /or procurement business
processes will be an added advantage
Internal Auditor Technical
(MG 9) – (2 posts)
Key Duties
(MG 9) – (2 posts)
Key Duties
- Participating in
development of audit plans and schedules
- Participating in
development of strategies to eliminate or minimize avoidable losses
to the Authority
- Conducting
follow-up audits to determine the extent of implementation of audit
recommendations
- Documenting the
audit processes/procedures for audit assignments
- Ensuring proper
authorization for transaction/documents
- Carrying
out audit tests and procedures
- Preparing timely
and accurate reports
Qualifications
- Bachelors of
Science in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized
University, 2nd Class Honours Upper Division
- Be a registered
Graduate Engineer by relevant Registration Board
- CPA(K), ACCA,
CISA, CIA qualifications will be an added advantage
- Have good
working knowledge of Computer operations and systems
- High integrity
with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective
analytical skills and ability to demonstrate effective leadership
- Ability to
demonstrate a high level of maturity and to work with minimum
supervision
- Have a minimum
of three (3) years relevant working experience in electrical engineering
Internal Auditor Non-Technical
(MG 9) - (2 posts)
Key Duties
(MG 9) - (2 posts)
Key Duties
- Participating in
development of audit plans and schedules
- Participating in
development of strategies to eliminate or minimize avoidable losses
to the Authority
- Conducting
follow-up audits to determine the extent of implementation of audit recommendations
- Documenting
audit processes/procedures for ICT audits
- Ensuring proper
authorization for transaction/documents
- Carrying out
Audit tests and procedures
- Preparing timely
and accurate reports
Qualifications
- Bachelors of
Commerce Degree (Accounting or Finance option) or Business Administration
or its equivalent from a recognized University, 2nd Class Honors Upper
Division
- Be a qualified
accountant CPA(K), ACCA
- CISA, CIA
qualifications will be an added advantage
- Have good
working knowledge of computer operations and systems
- Be of high
integrity with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, effective
analytical skills and demonstration of effective leadership
- Ability to
demonstrate a high level of maturity and to work with minimum supervision;
- Have a minimum
of three (3) years relevant working experience in Audit, Financial
Management and accounting with one (1) year which must be in audit and
preferably in conducting ICT audits.
3rd Assistant Engineer (Electrical System Protection)
MG10 ( 1post)
Key Duties
MG10 ( 1post)
Key Duties
- Preparation and
evaluation of tenders for electrical works
- Supervising of
electrical works for off-grid power projects;
- Participating in
commissioning of new generators and switchgears for off-grid power
stations
- Carrying out of
electrical tests for off-grid power machines and equipments to ascertain
availability of sufficient protection for all newly constructed stations
- Participating in
Factory Acceptance Tests for machines and equipments to be supplied to the
organization
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or Higher National Diploma in
Electrical Engineering with bias towards Systems Protection or equivalent
from a recognized Institution
- Registered
graduate engineer or graduate technician engineer as the case may be with
the Kenya Engineers Registration Board (KERB)
- Degree holders
with five (5) years relevant experience to have served for at least three
(3) years at the level of 4th assistant engineer/superintendent,
preferably in technical services/distribution or other related function
- For Higher
Diploma to have served for at least four (4) years preferably in
services/distribution or other related function
- Computer
literacy
Interested persons
should send their applications together with copies of relevant certificates
and testimonials with the envelope clearly marked the position being applied
for and addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery,
P.O. Box 34585, 00100
Nairobi.
To reach on or before July 26, 2013
Qualified persons including physically challenged and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery,
P.O. Box 34585, 00100
Nairobi.
To reach on or before July 26, 2013
Qualified persons including physically challenged and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only the shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
