Government Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya – ERC

Pricing Analyst

JOB GRADE ERC 6
The Commission is seeking to recruit a progressive individual who is a team player and results oriented to fill the following vacant position:
Reporting to Principal Pricing Analyst the successful candidate will work under the supervision of a senior officer and will assist in implementation of an effective monitoring and evaluation system to facilitate in-depth analysis of instances of non-compliance, coordinating continuous financial reporting by regulated utilities as well as timely review of those financial returns and setting, review and adjustment of Grills and tariff structures in the energy sector.

Responsibilities
·         Monitor and enforce sector utility regulatory performance targets, especially the financial health of the licensees;
·         Monitoring and evaluation of the status of competition in the energy sector;
·         Analyze statutory trading arrangements; including electric power purchase agreements, and network service ontracts;
·         Coordinate the setting, review, adjustment, and investigation on implementation of electricity tariffs and stracttres;
·         Enforce compliance with regulatory accounting regulations and tariff codes;
·         Analyze petroleum refining, storage and pipeline transportation contracti;
·         Compute the monthly retail price caps for regulated petroleum products;
·         Compute pass-through electricity costs including FCC, FERFA, Inflation adjustments, WARMA etc;
·         Undertake pass through costs audits on periodic basis;
·         Participating in designated Committees;
·         Supporting the preparation of the Sections Budgets; and
·         Supporting the development of Section’s Procurement Plans.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Econometrics, an Applied Economics Discipline, Finarme or Business Studies, from a recognized university or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·         Proficiency in Computer applications skills
·         Analytical thinker;
·         Interpersonal and communication skills; and
·         Team Player
Other Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide:
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·         Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (-IELB);
·         Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
·         Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Employment
The positions of Pricing Analyst, Electricity Officer (Meters & Metering) and Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) will be filled on permanent and pensionable terms of service. The rest of the positions will be on contract terms of service.

Assistant Energy Planner
JOB GRADE ERC 6
Reporting to Principal Energy Planner, the successful candidate will work under the supervision of a senior officer and will assist in preparation of the Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP) for electricity, the Petroleum Investment Plan and the Master Plan for Renewable Energy;
Responsibilities
·         Monitoring and evaluation of Vision 2030 projects and preparing reports for the Vision 2030 Secretariat;
·         Review and analysis of statutory trading arrangements; including electric power purchase agreements, network service contracts and petroleum refining, storage and pipeline transportation contracts;
·         Preparation of the Indicative National Energy Flan pursuant to Section 5 of the Energy Act 2006;
·         Setting, reviewing, adjusting and investigating tariffs and tariff structures in the energy sector; and
·         Conducting capacity building in the area of energy- economics- environment analysis
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines Economics, Econometrics, an Applied Economics Discipline, Finance or Business Studies, from a recognized university or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
·         Proficiency in Computer applications skills;
·         Analytical thinker;
·         Interpersonal and communication skills; and
·         Team player
Other Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide:
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·         Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (-IELB);
·         Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
·         Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Employment
The positions of Pricing Analyst, Electricity Officer (Meters & Metering) and Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) will be filled on permanent and pensionable terms of service. The rest of the positions will be on contract terms of service.

Electricity Officer (Meters and Metering)
JOB GRADE ERC 6
Reporting to Principal Electricity Officer (Meters and Metering) the successful candidate willwork under the supervision N a senior officer and will assist in developing regulations and standards for meters and metering and examining and approving meters used or intended to be used for ascertaining the quantity of energy in collaboration with the Kenya Bureau of Stand.. (KEBS).
Responsibilities
·         Regulating the supply and use of electrical energy including metering and billing in coordination with other statutory bodies and agencies;
·         Undertaking research on, and develop regulations and standards for meters and metering;
·         Conducting technical audits in consumer metering, billing and preparing technical reports;
·         Developing and maintaining records of all type of electrical meters in use;
·         Preparing timely and accurate reports on compliance and inspection metering and billing;
·         Participating in designated Committees; and
·         Preparing of work plans and budge..
Qualifications
·         A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Engineering fields; Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·         Graduate Membership of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) in good standing,
·         Proficiency in Computer applications skills;
·         Good analytical skills;
·         Good Communication and reporting skills; and
·         Team Player
Other Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide:
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·         Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (-IELB);
·         Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
·         Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Employment
The positions of Pricing Analyst, Electricity Officer (Meters & Metering) and Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) will be filled on permanent and pensionable terms of service. The rest of the positions will be on contract terms of service.

Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations)
JOB GRADE ERC 6
Reporting to the Principal Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) the successful candidate will assist in developing regulations and standards for consumer installations and Regulating the supply and use of electrical energy in coordination with other statutory bodies and agencies.
Responsibilities
·         Undertaking research on, and develop regulations and s.ndards for consumer installations;
·         Developing and implementing procedures for licensing of electricians, registration of electrical contractors, and monitoring their performance against established standards;
·         Providing texlmical input in the review of retail electricity tariffs;
·         Undertaking electrical accident investigations and submit reports;
·         Conducting technical audits of power utilities and electrical installation sites and prepare reports;
·         Developing and maintaining records of all installations;
·         Participating in designated Committees; and
·         Preparing of Section work plans and budge.
Qualifications
·         A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Engineering fields; Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·         Graduate Membership of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) in good standing,
·         Proficiency in Computer applications skills;
·         Good analytical skills;
·         Good Communication and reporting skills; and
·         Team Player
Other Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide:
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·         Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (-IELB);
·         Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
·         Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Employment
The positions of Pricing Analyst, Electricity Officer (Meters & Metering) and Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) will be filled on permanent and pensionable terms of service. The rest of the positions will be on contract terms of service.

Assistant Accountant
JOB GRADE ERC 6
Reporting to Principal Accountant the successful candidate will work under the supervision of a senior officer and will assist in ensuring prudent management of financial resources and the reporting thereof within the existing legal and regulatory framework
Responsibilities
·         Providing support for the budget preparation process and preparing budget monitoring reports
·         Preparation of cash flow projections for the institution
·         Tracking, analysis and reconciliation of ERC levies and other revenues
·         Developing procedures relating to the institution’s finances
·         Preparation of payment vouchers, imprests, claims and impress surrender documents

·         Preparation of payroll, statutory and other deductions and ensuring timely remittance.
·         Updating of fixed asset register, acquisition and disposal and posting of depreciation
·         Reviewing of the general ledger, and reconciliation of debtors and creditors balances
·         Reviewing and updating functionalities and new system requirements of the RMIS
·         Supporting the intemal and external audit function during audit process
Qualifications
·         A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, AccounA Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
·         Proficient in Computer Applications;
·         Planning skills;
·         Communication and reporting skills;
·         Interpersonal skills;
·         Attention to detail; and
·         Team player
Other Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide:
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·         Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (-IELB);
·         Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
·         Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Employment
The positions of Pricing Analyst, Electricity Officer (Meters & Metering) and Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) will be filled on permanent and pensionable terms of service. The rest of the positions will be on contract terms of service.

Assistant Human Resource Officer
JOB GRADE ERC 6
Reporting to Principal Human Resource Officer the successful candidate will work under the supervision of a senior officer and will assist in developing policies and strategies that will attractant retain employees, succession management and compensation and reward management
Responsibilities
·         Verifying information relating to recruitment and performance appraisal;
·         Payroll and benefits administration;
·         Updating human resource records in an accurate and timely manner;
·         Drafting correspondences;
·         Processing, monitoring employee leave records and ensuring timely reports;
·         Staff recruitment, training, development and performance appraisal;
·         Liaising with the insurance, pension, medical providers; and
·         Coordinating health and safety programs, HIV/AIDS Prevention, gender, disability mainstreaming, Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse.
Qualifications
·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Or
·         A Bachelor’s degree in any other Social Science with a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
·         Proficiency in computer applications; and
·         Good Planning skills; Communication and reporting skills; Interpersonal skills; Team player.
Other Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide:
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·         Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (-IELB);
·         Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
·         Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Employment
The positions of Pricing Analyst, Electricity Officer (Meters & Metering) and Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) will be filled on permanent and pensionable terms of service. The rest of the positions will be on contract terms of service.

Assistant ICT Officer (Business Applications Developer)
The Commission is seeking to recruit a progressive individual who is a team player and results oriented to fill the following vacant position:
Reporting to the Principal ICT Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for development of efficient and effective business systems aligned A business needs, frequent enhancement of the application systems for optimized usage.
Responsibilities
·         Gather system improvements or enhancement from end users and convert them to workable solutions through use of agile system development techniques;
·         Develop systems based on the user requirements;
·         Build USSD and SMS based systems;
·         Build and maintain business mobile applications (apps);
·         Daily website maintenance across Al digital properties (B2B & e-commerce); including troubleshooting, changes, data integrations and QA/UAT.
·         Customize the Regulatory Management Information System A meet the business needs;
·         Design and develop adhoc reports for the end-users;
·         Ensure security controls is built into applications systems during development;
·         Undertake thorough system As-tang before deployment;
·         Constant review of the applications systems to suggest improvements; and
·         Identify the risks associated with application systems and develop appropriate mitigations measures.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree A Compiler Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or any other ICI’ related disciplines with a bias A computer science from a recognized institution.
·         Team player with Communication, interpersonal and negotiation, and reporting analytical skills; and
·         Project management skills,
Other Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide:
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·         Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (-IELB);
·         Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
·         Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Employment
The positions of Pricing Analyst, Electricity Officer (Meters & Metering) and Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) will be filled on permanent and pensionable terms of service. The rest of the positions will be on contract terms of service.

Hotline Operator
JOB GRADE ERC 8
(2 Positions)
Reporting to Principal Corporate Communications Officer, the successful candidate will work under the supervision of a senior officer and will assist in management A communication with external and internal customers, including branding and development of communication and branding strategy, policies and plans.
Responsibilities
·         Managing ERC switchboard;
·         Handling Al incoming AN and directing them A the respective officers;
·         Handling Al outgoing calls;
·         Receiving visitors;
·         Determining nature and purpose A visit;
·         Directing or escorting Visitors to appropriate officer/person and notify appropriate person of visitors’ arrival;
·         Independently answer inquiries and provides in or assistance to callers and visitors, which require thorough knowledge of office policies and procedures;
·         Observing the flow of visitors for security purposes in restricted areas in liaison with security personnel;
·         Questioning unfamiliar visitors to determine or obtain authorization to enter area;
·         Monitor, schedule or observe arrivals and departures of work work members to remain current on status of each;
·         Reporting any suspicious or questionable behavior, that may be detrimental to the organization;
·         Ensuring that the reception ambiance is good;
·         Preparing weekly report on the reception area happenings;
·         Filing and maintaining records of reception reports;
·         Provide information about establishment such as location of departments or offices and employees within the organization; and
·         Report needed repairs within the reception area.
Qualifications
·         KCSE Certificate C PLAIN;
·         Diploma in Customer care or equivalent;
·         Proficiency in computer applications;
·         Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instruction;
·         Creativity and innovativeness;
·         Interpersonal skills including being a team play,
·         Good communication and interpersonal skills;
·         Oral / written communication skills; and
·         Problem solving.
Other Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide:
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·         Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (-IELB);
·         Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
·         Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Employment
The positions of Pricing Analyst, Electricity Officer (Meters & Metering) and Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) will be filled on permanent and pensionable terms of service. The rest of the positions will be on contract terms of service.

Assistant Supply Chain Management
JOB GRADE ERC 6
Reporting A Principal Supply Chain Management Officer, the successful candidate will work under the supervision of a senior officer and will assist in providing advisory services on procurement, inventory management and disposal matters while ensuring that goods, works and services are economically available to the organization in an economical way.
Responsibilities
Procurement and Disposal
·         Sourcing for goods and services m per the procurement law;
·         Raising purchase orders for goods and services for approval;
·         Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods;
·         Maintaining and updating a list of qualified suppliers;
·         Undertaking market survey to ensure ERC obtains value for money;
·         Ensuring safe custody of all procurement records; and
·         Attending the opening of quotations and tenders.
Inventory Management
·         Implementing measures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in procurement and stores management;
·         Carrying out annual and periodic stock taking;
·         Setting up accurate inventory control systems so as to maintain optimum stock levels;
·         Maintaining inventory in good condition for continual usage;
·         Advising and employing best storage methods;
·         Maintaining and updating all inventory records;
·         Receipting of all inventory and raising inventory receipt documents;
·         Ensuring safety, security and cleanliness in the stores;
·         Preparation of disposal documents;
·         Initiating documentation for payment of suppliers for services rendered; and
·         Maintaining register of return stores and lists of items awaiting disposal.
Qualifications
·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics and Procurement Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·         Proficiency in computer application;
·         Planning skills;
·         Communication and reporting skills;
·         Interpersonal skills; and
·         Team player.
Other Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide:
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
·         Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (-IELB);
·         Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
·         Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
·         Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Employment
The positions of Pricing Analyst, Electricity Officer (Meters & Metering) and Electricity Officer (Consumer Installations) will be filled on permanent and pensionable terms of service. The rest of the positions will be on contract terms of service.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate and you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria set above, please submit your application attaching copies of your education and professional certificates, cover letter and a detailed CV giving details of telephone contact, email address, names and contacts of three (3) referees not later than 5.00 pm, 13th December 2018.
Applications clearly indicating job applied for should be sent Is Email: recruitment122018@erc.go.ke
ERC is an equal opportunity employer. Female applicants and persons living with disability who possess the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.