The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, (formerly, the Rural Electrification Authority) a State Corporation established under the Energy Act, 2019, is mandated to enhance provision of electricity in the rural areas of the country as well as develop, manage and promote the use of renewable energy in Kenya. Through its mandate, the Corporation seeks to improve the socio- economic well-being of Kenyans living in rural areas as well as develop cheap alternatives to sources of energy through the promotion of renewable energy.
The Corporation is looking
for highly experienced, motivated and results oriented individuals to fill the
vacancies in the organization. The applicants must be self-driven individuals
who are focused and committed to driving the Corporation towards achieving its
mandate. They will work with the departmental teams in spearheading/embracing
innovation, work ethics and must possess high level of integrity.
Applications are invited
from professionals who meet ALL the
minimum qualifications for the following positions;
CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (CONSRUCTION), GRADE REREC 4 (1 POST)
Responsibilities
- Coordinating preparation of annual Departmental Performance
Contracts;
- Implementing policies and programmes on power system designs;
- Preparing Purchase Requisition (PR)for designed projects;
- Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Construction
Contracts;
- Participating in annual review of the REREC projects plan;
- Coordinating the supervision of construction of all REREC
grid projects;
- Ensuring that records of all grid projects constructed in the
country are properly kept both at the Regional office and head Office;
- Ensuring projects information is updated from time to time;
- Preparing the weekly projects reports;
- Providing completion certificates for completed projects;
- Ensuring timely delivery of projects;
- Providing technical leadership and guidance on matters
pertaining to construction of distribution and transmission lines as
necessary;
- Participating in formulation of power system design standards
and ensure they are adhered to;
- Coordinating supervision and provision of technical expertise
to contractors;
- Verifying technical reports, designs and estimates for
projects;
- Ensuring all construction works conform to the approved
standards;
- Managing human, financial and material resources assigned to
the department;
- Providing advisory functions to top management on all matters
relating to the extension of the grid;
- Developing clear procedures on the preparation and issuance
of stores requisition forms (STF); and
- Liaising with other departments/sections of the Corporation
on specific issues.
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:-
- A minimum period of eight (8) years’ work experience three
(3) of which must have been in supervisory role;
- Masters degree in any of the following: Electrical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics
Engineering, Energy Management, Business Administration or relevant degree
from a recognized institution;
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil
Engineering, or any other related field from a recognized institution or
its equivalent;
- Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya;
- Certificate in management Course lasting not less than four
(4) weeks;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
How to Apply
- Apply for a position through a standard one-page letter,
attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates;
- All applicants MUST complete
the BIO DATA Form
which should be obtained in the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy
Corporation website and send the same in EXCEL to
the Chief Executive Officer on jobs@rea.co.ke. PDF and SCANNED bio
data will be rejected.
- Only the candidates offered employment shall be required to
present the following clearance certificates:
- Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue
Corporation(KRA);
- Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC);
- Clearance Certificates from Higher Education Loans Board
(HELB);
- A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
- A current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
(CRB).
- Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit HARD COPIES of
their applications together with their updated Curriculum Vitae, CERTIFIED copies
of academic and professional certificates on or before the closing dates.
- Qualified persons including physically challenged, youth,
minority groups and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be sent to:
The Chief Executive
Officer,
Rural Electrification and
Renewable Energy Corporation, Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
So as to reach on/or
before 26th June 2023.
