Internal Audit Manager
Rea 3 – One (1) Post Permanent And
Pensionable Terms (Re-Advertisement).
The job holder will be responsible
for ensuring that the organisation has proper internal controls and ensures
that both financial and non-financial procedures and processes are put in place
and complied with.
He/she will provide advisory
functions to top management and the Audit Committee of the Board on matters
relating to organisational Audits and Risks.
Duties
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Develop and review operational and
management systems, policies and guidelines;
·
Oversee the development and
implementation of fraud investigation strategy;
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Develop and oversee the
implementation of a risk assessment framework;
·
Develop and review audit techniques
and procedures;
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Develop and review internal controls;
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Develop audit plans, setting targets
and budgets;
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Publish audit reports;
·
Interpret prevailing policies for
sound auditing principles, practices and controls;
·
Compile periodic management audit
reports;
·
Preparing and submitting audit
reports to the Board Audit Committee;
·
Report on the implementation of
annual audit work plans to the Board Audit Committee;
·
Providing secretarial services to the
Board Audit Committee;
·
Develop and monitor performance
targets;
·
Manage and develop staff in the
Department;
·
Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce
(Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option);
·
Business Administration (Accounting option)
or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s degree in any relevant field
from a recognized institution;
·
CPA (K), Certified Chartered
Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification fromba recognized institution;
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Be a Certified Information System
Auditor (C.I.S.A) from a recognised institution;
·
Be Registered with the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added advantage;
·
Certificate in computer applications
from a recognized institution.
Experience and Competencies:
·
At least eight (8) years’ relevant
working experience, three(3) of which must be at management level;
·
High integrity and professional
standards;
·
Outstanding professional competence
in legal audit frame work as reflected in work performance and results;
·
Communication skills;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Communication skills;
·
Analytical Skills;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution.
Finance & Administration Manager
Permanent & Pensionable Terms
Service.
The Manager will be responsible for
proper financial management in the Authority and will report to the General
Manager Corporate Services. The Manager shall provide advisory functions to the
top management on financial matters affecting the Authority. He/she shall also
provide oversight of administration function.
Responsibilities
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Preparation of robust financial
systems and procedures to guide financial matters in the Authority;
·
Develop financial controls to ensure
prudent usage and management of financial resources;
·
Preparation and submission of
financial statements as required by the law;
·
Develop and evaluate financial
systems and make recommendations for improvement;
·
Identify incidences of non-compliance
with laid down financial systems and financial risks facing the Authority;
·
Liaise with other Departments so as
to ensure that financial and related regulations are complied with and where
applicable give procedural guidance including dealing with any staff enquiries
on any payment related matters;
·
Develop and implement expenditure
controls so as to ensure that financial expenditure is planned, controlled and
properly authorized;
·
Preparation of the department’s
budget and consolidation of the directorate’s budget.
·
Preparation of Authority’s annual
budget by consolidation of all departmental budgets as per Government Policy
and presentation to the Board for approval;
·
Submission of annual budget to
Government as required by law;
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Oversee the mobilization of financial
resources to support the programs in the strategic plan;
·
Coordinate the preparation of the
Authority’s annual work plans and budgets;
Carry out budgetary control;
Carry out budgetary control;
·
Management of accounts payables and
receivable;
Oversee the management of the Authority’s financial investment and assets;
Oversee the management of the Authority’s financial investment and assets;
·
Ensuring correct maintenance of
customers and suppliers records for the purpose of payment;
·
Co-ordinate financial audit by the
Kenya National Audit Office (KENAO) the end and respond to all issues raised in
the management letter;
·
Advise on Government policies on
financial matters;
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Preparation of monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual and annual performance reports and submit them to the General
Manager, Corporate services;
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Administer all Authority offices at
HQ and all the field offices, ensuring that they are well provided;;
·
In charge of stores management in the
Authority;
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Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance
option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s degree in any relevant field
from a recognized institution;
·
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or
Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added advantage;
·
Certificate in computer applications
from a recognized institution.
·
At least eight (8) years’ relevant
working experience, three(3) of which must be at management level;
·
Be proficient in accounting packages;
·
Certificate in Management Course
lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
Demonstrate values of governance as
provided in the Constitution of Kenya;
·
Meets the requirements of the chapter
six of the constitution.
Principal Accountant
Permanent and Pensionable Terms of
Service.
Responsibilities
·
Preparing financial management
reports ;
Ensuring financial processes and procedures are adhered to;
Ensuring financial processes and procedures are adhered to;
·
Complying with regulations pertaining
to financial management and controls;
Verifying that expenditures are within project budgets;
Verifying that expenditures are within project budgets;
·
Ensuring projects budgets overheads
are remitted;
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Analysing payments and carrying out
data analysis to support preparation of accounting reports;
·
Extracting and providing cash
liquidity analysis ;
·
Balancing and ruling of the cashbooks
on a daily basis;
Oversee planning and budgeting processes;
Oversee planning and budgeting processes;
·
Ensuring correct maintenance of
customers and suppliers records for the purpose of payment;
Ensuring financial processes and procedures are adhered to;
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Ensuring financial processes and procedures are adhered to;
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
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Principal Accountant Job
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting
option); Commerce (Finance option);
Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
·
Certified Public Accountant (CPA,K)
or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA);
·
Master’s degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Business Administration (Finance); Business
Administration (Accounting); Master of Science in Finance or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Membership to ICPAK or equivalent.
·
Be proficient in accounting packages;
·
Leadership or Management Course is an
added advantage ;
·
Certificate in computer applications
from a recognized institution.
·
Five (5) years working experience,
three (3) of which must be in supervisory level;
·
Decision making and problem solving skills;
·
Leadership skills;
·
Communication skills;
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Analytical Skills;
·
Demonstrated Integrity;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution.
General Manager
The Rural Electrification Authority,
a State Corporation established under the Energy Act No. 12 of 2006, is
mandated to enhance provision of electricity in the rural areas of Kenya. It is
also the lead agency in the development and promotion of renewable energy in
Kenya. Through its mandate, the Authority seeks to improve the socio-economic
well-being of Kenyans living in rural areas. Since commencing operations in the
2008/09 financial year, the Authority has endeavoured to realize this objective
and through its efforts, 70% of all the public facilities now have electricity.
Moving forward, the Authority will
put more focus on renewable energy to provide electricity to areas far away
from the national grid network. The Authority is looking for experienced,
highly motivated and results oriented individuals to fill vacancies in the
organization. The applicants must be self-driven individuals who are focused
and committed to driving the REA mandate. They will work with their
departmental teams in spearheading/embracing innovations, work ethics and must
possess high level of integrity.
The General Manager will be in charge
of Finance and Administration, Human Resource, Information & Communication
Technology, Corporate Communication, Legal Services Departments, and Stores and
Security Divisions, and provide administrative service to Board Secretariat and
Procurement Departments.
Responsibilities
·
Provides strategic direction in the
management of Human Resource in the Authority;
·
Ensures that REA adopts and
implements effective strategies for the deployment of ICT infrastructure
through developing and implementing the ICT strategy and policy;
·
Ensure proper financial management in
the Authority including, budgeting and budget control, cash and management,
compilation of statutory financial report and preparation of final accounts;
·
Oversee preparation of Authority’s
annual budget by consolidation of all departmental budgets as per Government
Policy and presentation to the Board for approval;
·
Developing and ensuring effectiveness
of performance Management systems;
·
Formulate and implement creative
communications strategies and public relations programs;
Promote a positive corporate image of the Authority;
Ensures that the Authority’s legal obligations are met in accordance with the
Promote a positive corporate image of the Authority;
Ensures that the Authority’s legal obligations are met in accordance with the
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Authority’s mandate;
Ensuring that the Authority Comply with the Procurement and Disposal Act 2015;
Ensuring that the Authority Comply with the Procurement and Disposal Act 2015;
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Provide advisory functions to the top
management on matters relating to the security of staff and equipment of REA;
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in any relevant
field from a recognized institution ;
·
Master degree in any relevant field
from a recognized institution;
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added advantage
·
Member of a relevant professional
body.
·
At least twelve (12) years’ work
experience and at least 6 years at a senior management level;
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High knowledge level in a busy
environment;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Strong leadership ,planning and
supervisory skills;
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Report writing skills;
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Demonstrated integrity;
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Action oriented;
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Conflict resolution;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution.
Principal Engineer
REA 4 – ONE (1) Post On Permanent And
Pensionable Terms Service.
Duties
·
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
sectional reports;
·
Mentor and coach staff;
·
Participate in the implementation of
the performance management system in the section;
·
Oversees the implementation of REA
grid extension projects;
·
Participate in formulation of power
system design standards and ensure they are adhered to;
·
Provide technical leadership and
guidance on matters pertaining to design of distribution and transmission lines
as necessary;
·
Participate in the formulation of
power system design standards and ensure they are adhered to;
·
Implement policies and programmes on
power system design;
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Design , supervise and commission
projects;
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Prepare tenders documents ;
·
Evaluate tenders and presentation to
tender committee ;
·
Factory acceptance test, supervision
and commissioning ;
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Technical advisory;
·
And any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or
Renewable Energy from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s Degree in a related field
from a recognized institution;
·
Registered with Engineers Board of
Kenya ;
·
Member of the Institute of Engineers
of Kenya;
·
Leadership /Management course lasting
not less than four weeks is an added advantage;
Experience and Competencies:
·
At least 5 years of relevant work
experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience;
·
Knowledge of the industry and energy
sector;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills ;
·
Leadership skills;
·
Communication skills;
·
Analytical Skills;
·
Demonstrated Integrity;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution
Construction Principal Engineer
REA 4 – One (1) Post On Permanent And
Pensionable Trms Of Service.
Duties
·
Oversees the implementation of REA
grid extension projects;
·
Provide technical leadership and
guidance on matters pertaining to construction of power lines standards and
ensure they are adhered to;
·
Implement policies and programmes on
constructions of power lines;
·
Prepare tenders documents;
·
Factory acceptance test, supervision
and commissioning of projects;
·
Prepare project accounts and
payments;
·
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
sectional reports;
·
Mentor and coach staff;
·
Participate in the implementation of
the performance management system in the section;
·
Provide Technical advisory;
·
Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power
option) or in any other relevant field;
·
Master’s Degree in a related field
from a recognized institution;
·
Registered Engineer with the
Engineers Board of Kenya ;
·
Member of the Institute of Engineers
of Kenya;
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added an advantage.
Principal Engineer
REA 4 – ONE (1) Post On Permanent And
Pensionable Terms Of Service
Duties
·
Oversees the implementation of REA
renewable energy projects;
·
Participate in the formulation of
power system design standards and ensure they are adhered to;
·
Provide technical leadership and
guidance on matters pertaining to the design of distribution and transmission
lines as necessary;
·
Implement policies and programmes on
Renewable Energy;
·
Identify renewable energy projects
including those sponsored by development partners;
·
Design, supervise and commission
renewable energy projects;
·
Prepare tenders documents;
·
Factory acceptance test, supervision
and commissioning of projects ;
·
Provide technical advisory;
·
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
sectional reports;
·
Mentor and coach staff;
·
Participate in the implementation of
the performance management system in the section;
·
Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical,
Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Construction) or Renewable Energy or any other
relevant field from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s Degree in a related field
from a recognized institution;
·
Registered with Engineers Board of
Kenya or any other relevant professional body;
·
Member of the Institute of Engineers
of Kenya; or any other professional body;
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added advantage.
Experience and competencies:
·
At least five (5) years of relevant
work experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience;
·
Knowledge of the industry and energy
sector;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Leadership skills;
·
Communication skills;
·
Analytical Skills;
·
Demonstrated Integrity;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution.
Principal HR Officer
REA 4 – ONE (1) Post On Permanent And
Pensionable Terms Of Service
Duties
·
Overseeing the development and review
of human resource policies, rules and regulations;
·
Overseeing the development of human
resource plans and strategies;
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Monitoring and coordinating the
implementation of human resource management policies, rules and regulations;
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Monitoring and Coordinating staff
training and development;
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Developing and institutionalizing
performance appraisal process;
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Advising on career development and
review of Career Progression Guidelines;
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Coordinating industrial relations and
staff welfare;
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Spearheading the development and
implementation of human resource management system;
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Overseeing budgeting, allocation and
optimal utilization of training resources and opportunities;
·
Reviewing of terms and conditions of
service;
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Ensuring proper utilization of human
resources on board and advising on proper deployment;
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Ensuring compliance with all the
statutory and regulatory requirements relating to Human Resource;
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Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications
·
A degree from a recognized University
in Human Resources Management or Social science or any other relevant
qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s degree in a related field
from a recognized institution;
·
Full membership to a professional
body in the Human Resource field;
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added advantage.
Experience and competencies:
·
Five (5) years working experience,
three (3) of which must be in supervisory level;
·
Demonstrated outstanding professional
competence as reflected in work performance and results;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Leadership skills;
·
Demonstrated Integrity;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution.
Principal Internal Auditor
REA 4 – ONE (1) Post On Permanent And
Pensionable Terms Of Service.
Duties
·
Develop and update appropriate risk
management and internal control framework for REA;
·
Review audit reports for all risk based
audits conducted by Internal Audit staff and following up implementation of the
audit recommendations;
·
Develop Audit Plan and schedules;
·
Summarize all the audit reports for
presentation to the Audit Committee;
·
Prepare discussion papers on the
recommendations of the Audit Committee for presentation at the Board meetings;
·
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly
and annual reports for the department;
·
Prepare draft Board management papers
for the Manager Internal Audit approval Prepare the departmental service
charter;
·
Prepare and monitor the annual budget
and work plan of the Internal Audit department;
·
Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor of Commerce –Accounting or
Finance Option or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s Degree in relevant field
from a recognized institution;
·
CPA, ACCA, CA OR Registered Engineer
;
·
Qualification in CIA or CISA are an
added advantage;
·
Member of the Institute of Certified
Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing. OR Member of the
Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) in good standing;
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added advantage.
Experience and Competencies:
·
Five (5) years relevant working
experience, with at least 3 years at management level;
·
Prior experience managing a unit in a
busy environment;
·
High integrity and professional
standards;
·
Outstanding professional competence
in legal audit frame work as reflected in work performance and results
·
Strong leadership, planning and
supervisory skills;
Communication skills;
Communication skills;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Communication skills;
·
Analytical Skills;
·
Meet the provisions of the chapter
six of the constitution.
Principal Communication Officer
REA 4 – ONE (1) Post On Permanent And
Pensionable Terms Of Service
Duties
·
Write and edit in-house journals,
newsletters, corporate and other related publications to enhance communication;
·
Manage public relations activities;
·
Implement corporate social
responsibility programs;
·
Manage the Authority website;
·
Participate in the preparation of the
departmental budget;
·
Participation in creating awareness
through public barazas, shows and exhibitions
·
Complaints handling ;
·
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
sectional reports;
·
Mentor and coach staff;
·
Participate in the implementation of
the performance management system in the section;
·
Speech writing;
·
Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and
Journalism or Public Relations or Social Sciences from a recognized
institution;
·
Master’s Degree in Communication or
any other relevant field from a recognized institution
·
Diploma in mass Communication or
marketing;
·
Membership to Chartered Institute of
Marketing Certification or relevant professional body;
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added advantage.
Experience and Competencies
·
Five (5) years relevant working
experience, with at least 3 years at Supervisory level;
·
Excellent Communication and marketing
skills;
·
Speech and report writing skills;
·
Public relations and customer skills;
·
Analytical Skills;
·
Demonstrated Integrity;
·
Meet the provisions of chapter six of
the Constitution.
Principal Security Officer
REA 4 – ONE (1) POST ON PERMANENT AND
PENSIONABLE TERMS OF SERVICE.
Responsibilities
·
Formulate, interpret and implement
security policies and other procedures appertaining to security;
·
Carrying out prevention and
investigations on fraud and theft cases;
·
Conduct investigations on criminal
cases and presenting them to the police for appropriate action;
·
Safeguarding Authority assets against
theft, pilferage, damage ,misuse, or sabotage;
·
Conduct investigations of motor
vehicle accidents involving REA staff;
·
Liaising with other law enforcing
agencies to ensure effective execution of security;
·
Representing the Authority in
external investigations on matters of security;
·
Prepare timely and accurate
investigation reports;
·
Prepare and implement the security
budget;
·
Supervise all contracted security
guards deployed in various assignments of the Authority;
·
Implement all security measures in
all Authority premises-installing equipment’s, CCTV, access control systems and
servicing ;
·
Conduct fire drills and other
security drills within the work place;
·
Supervise and appraise officers in
security department;
·
Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in
Criminology, Security Management or any Social Science from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s Degree in relate field from
a recognized institution;
·
Membership to professional bodies
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE),Certified
·
Forensic Investigation
Practitioner/Professional (CFIP)
·
Police senior supervisory course
·
Attained the rank of Chief Inspector
of police or Captain in the armed forces ;
·
Diploma in security Management or
leadership skills is added an administration;
·
Leadership or Management Course is an
added advantage.
Experience and Competencies:
·
Five (5 )years’ relevant experience
with at least 3 years in a supervisory role,
·
Investigative skills;
·
Defensive driving skills ;
·
First Aid skills;
·
Fire Fighting skills.
·
Leadership skills;
·
Interpersonal skills;
·
Discreteness;
·
Communication skills;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Communication skills;
·
Analytical Skills;
·
Demonstrated Integrity;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution
How to Apply
Visit the REA website for the full
details of the job descriptions, minimum requirements and requisite work
experience for each position.
Apply for a position through a
standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates;
All applicants MUST complete a BIO
DATA form which can be obtained from the REA website and send the same IN SOFT
(NOT SCANNED) to the Chief Executive Officer on jobs@rea.co.ke.
In addition to the Bio Data form,
submit HARD COPIES of their applications together with their updated Curriculum
Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates before or on
the closing date.
Candidates must submit Tax Compliance
certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, Clearance Certificates from Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission and Higher Education Loans Board; and a valid
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(DCI).
Qualified persons including
physically challenged, youth and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Applications should reach:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
Rural Electrification Authority,
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
On/or before 31st January, 2018.