Rural Electrification Authority, a fast growing State Corporation
is looking for experienced, highly motivated and results oriented individuals
to join their team.
The incumbents must be self-driven individuals who will provide Strategic Leadership and focus on achievement of Departmental targets.
They will be responsible for spearheading innovations, new work ethics and high
level of integrity.The incumbents must be self-driven individuals who will provide Strategic Leadership and focus on achievement of Departmental targets.
The positions report to the CEO.
1. Chief Manager, Operations
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee
and manage the award of contracts.
- Supervise
field or project staff.
- Complete
& capitalize of all project assets.
- Implement
policies and programmes on electricity distribution system operations and
maintenance.
- Ensure
Authority standards and procedures on system operations and maintenance
and safety are adhered to.
- Manage
human, financial and material resources assigned to the Department.
- Conduct
performance appraisals, Training Needs Analysis and Training.
- Prepare
and manage annual budgets for the operations Department
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field;
- Masters
Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field is an
added advantage.
Professional Qualification
- Registered
Engineer with Engineers Registration Board/IEK
Experience
- 12
years relevant working experience, with at least 5 years at Senior
Management level;
- Experience
at a senior manager level in charge of multiple departments and/or
sections is mandatory;
- Strong
leadership, planning and supervisory skills
2. Chief Manager Finance
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide
strong leadership to the finance department.
- Manage
the Authority’s financial resources for maximum gains/returns.
- Coordinate,
prepare and implement budgets and ensure adherence to approved levels.
- Ensure
compliance with financial and accounting standards and regulations for the
safety of the Authority’s assets and resources.
- Vice
Chairman of the Tender Committee and a member of the Budget Committee.
- Administer
and monitor the integrated financial and accounting systems.
- Manage
debtors and creditors.
- Collect
and account for government levies and implementation of Rural
Electrification Programs (REP) as per approved agreements.
- Compile
the Authority’s statutory financial reports for circulation to various
stakeholders.
- Manage
human, financial and material resources assigned to the division.
- Nurture
divisional competencies and promoting a working environment that optimizes
individual and team potential.
- Manage
performance in order to achieve divisional targets.
- Spearhead
cultural/behavioural initiatives within the division.
- Ensure
effective handling of all taxation matters of the Authority.
- Ensure
effective mobilization of financial resources required for recurrent and
development expenditures.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelors
Degree in Accounting or related field
- Master
of Business Administration degree in Finance or related field is an added
advantage
Professional Qualifications
- CPA
(K) or ACCA
- Member
of ICPAK or ACCA
Experience
- 12
years’ relevant experience with at least 5 years experience at management
level.
- Must
have prior experience managing a large finance department or section in a
busy environment;
- Strong
leadership, planning and supervisory skills
- Demonstrated
integrity
Only suitable applicants who meet ALL the minimum qualifications
should apply.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
All applicants should attach copies of relevant certified
certificates and testimonials, and clearly mark on the envelope the position
you are applying for and address the application to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery,
Nairobi.
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery,
Nairobi.
To be received on or before Thursday, 9th May, 2012.