Vacancies in Davis & Shirtliff, Nairobi, Kenya

Solar Projects Engineer

The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The Group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC. The company has a total complement of over 700 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region. 
Applications are invited for the position of Solar Projects Engineer at the head office in Nairobi.

Responsibilities

·         Technically lead engineering teams on a wide range of on and off grid solar PV projects.
·         Designing and preparation of solar PV proposals in response to customer requirements.
·         Participate in solar PV project deployments, supervision, monitoring, inspection and desnagging.
·         Carrying out technical service visits and provide technical support as required.
·         Understand East African regional grid and solar PV requirements, installation standards, and implementation costs.
·         Build relationships with strategic equipment suppliers and serve as the key contact person for EPC partners.

Qualifications

·         2 years experience in Solar PV projects.
·         Graduate in a relevant discipline from a recognised university.
·         Minimum Upper Second Class Hons Degree.
·         Licenced as a Solar PV Technician by the ERC.
·         Written and spoken English.
·         Computer skills including MS Office packages, MS Project andAutocad.
·         Experience using SMA PV design software.
·         Project management skills including ability to organize, schedule, prioritize and multitask in a dynamic environment.
·         Strong relational intelligence, interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
How to Apply
The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of specialists in the water and energy sectors which have significant potential for future growth. The job will provide a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities for the successful candidates.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated and dynamic team of experts who derive satisfaction from “Improving Peoples Lives through Providing Water and Energy Solutions for Africa”. Interested applicants meeting these requirements should apply for the roleby Friday, 24th August 2018.


Executive Assistant (PA)
The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The Group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC. The company has a total complement of over 700 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region and seeks to fill the position of Executive Assistant (PA).

Responsibilities

·         Diary management, planning and organizing for meetings.
·         Being the first point of contact for clients visiting the executive office.
·         Preliminary draft of correspondence on behalf of COO.
·         Minutes, dictation taking and preparing papers for meetings.
·         Consolidating and summarizing reports from the business units.
·         Planning and organizing events under the COO calendar.
·         Condutcting research and findings as required.
·         Managing the filing system.
·         Managing ad hoc assignments.

Qualifications

·         A bachelor’s degree  in Business Administration / Commerce, Accounts /  Finance – Upper 2nd Class.
·         Minimum 3 years‘ of Executive / Personal Assistant experience.
·         Strong verbal and written communication skills.
·         Good analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
·         Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite.
·         Personable, articulate, knowledgable and professional in presentation.
·         A self starter, energetic and go-getter who can work without close supervision.
·         Posesses exceptional multitasking abilities and be an independent thinker who is very detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
·         A flexible inidividual able to maintain confidentiality and is supportive to staff.
·         Be a natural forward planner, credible and comfortable dealing with company executives.
How to Apply
The successful candidate will join a dedicated and dynamic team of specialists in the Water and Energy sectors which have significant potential for growth. The job will provide a stimulating and challenging work environment with excellent growth opporunities for the successful candidate.
Interested and qualified candidates may apply for the position by clicking on the button below by close of business on 31st August 2018.