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.
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.
Applications are invited from
professionals who meet ALL the minimum qualifications for the following
position:
Manager, Finance and Administration
REA 3
One (1) Post on Permanent and
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
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;
·
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;
·
Management of accounts payables and
receivable;
·
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;
·
Preparation of monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual and annual performance reports and submit them to the General
Manager, Corporate services;
·
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;
In charge of stores management in the Authority;
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.
Experience and Competencies:
·
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.
Manager, Internal
Audit
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.
The Manager will be responsible to
the Board operationally and to the Chief Executive Officer Administratively.
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 and responsibilities:
·
Develop and review operational and
management systems, policies and guidelines;
·
Oversee the development and
implementation of fraud investigation strategy;
·
Develop and oversee the
implementation of a risk assessment framework;
·
Develop and review audit techniques
and procedures;
·
Develop and review internal controls;
·
Develop audit plans, setting targets
and budgets;
·
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 from a recognized institution;
·
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.
General Manager,
Directorate of Corporate Services
REA 2
One (1) Post
Five (5) Years
Contract on Renewable Terms of Service
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.
Duties and
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 Authority’s mandate;
·
Ensuring that the Authority Comply
with the Procurement and Disposal Act 2015;
·
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.
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.
Experience and
Competencies:
·
At least twelve (12) years’ work
experience and at least 6 years at a senior management level;
·
High knowledge level in a busy
environment;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Strong leadership ,planning and
supervisory skills;
·
Report writing skills;
·
Demonstrated integrity;
·
Action oriented;
·
Conflict resolution;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution.
General Manager,
Directorate of Research, Strategy and Planning
Rea 2
One (1) Post
Five (5) Years
Contract on Renewable Terms of Service
The General Manager will be in-charge
of matters relating to Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Research and
Strategy and Business Development Departments and Quality Assurance and Risk
Management Divisions.
Duties and
responsibilities:
·
Provides corporate strategic
direction and coordination of the directorate;
·
Spearhead the development and
implementation of the Authority’s strategic plan.
·
Ensure Rural Electrification
Authority adopts and implements effective strategies for Planning, Monitoring
& Evaluation of REA programs that deliver maximum value for the Authority;
·
Overseeing the implementation of
REA’s Strategic plan, promoting innovation, research and ensuring adherence to
regulatory requirements;
·
Provide advisory functions to the top
management on strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, research and
innovation, business opportunities and corporate marketing strategies, quality
assurance and Risk management strategies;
·
Ensure Quality assurance of the
Authority products and services and maintenance of the Quality Management
System in accordance with the applicable Standard;
·
Managing Corporate performance
targets;
·
Overseeing the preparation and
implementation of the organisational performance contract and preparing
monthly, quarterly and annual Performance contract reports;
·
Preparation of annual business plans
for development activities for the Authority as per the strategic plan;
·
Reset proposals on annual projects
for the organisation ensuring fair distribution of resources across counties;
·
Co-ordinate the performance of all
the departments;
·
Oversee the development of REA Master
plan;
·
Ensuring that research and innovation
is embedded in all areas of operations in the organisation to ensure
achievement of organisational mandate;
·
Establish operational linkages with
other departments within the organisation;
·
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 professional body.
Experience and
Competencies:
·
At least twelve (12) years working
experience and at least 6 years at a senior management level;
·
High Knowledge level in a busy
environment ;;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Strong leadership ,planning and
supervisory skills;
·
Report writing skills;
·
Demonstrated integrity;
·
Action oriented;
·
Conflict resolution;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution.
Manager,
Information Communication and Technology
REA 3
One (1) Post-
On Permanent and Pensionable Terms
(Re-Advertisement).
The Manager will oversee the
acquisition, Design, development, implementation and support of the ICT systems
in Rural Electrification Authority and will report to the General Manager
Corporate Services.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
·
Develop and implement ICT
Departmental plans, policies, systems, norms and procedures and coordinate
preparation of annual Departmental Performance Contracts;
·
Monitoring and evaluating
implementation of ICT systems and staff performance Contracts;
·
Advising the REA management on ICT
systems and infrastructure;
·
Approve technical specifications for
all ICT equipment by ensuring standards for Voice, Radio, Video and Data
communications/IT networks for all offices/stations of the Authority are
adhered to ;
·
Provide technical leadership and
guidance on matters pertaining to ICT as necessary and ensure timely delivery
of projects;
·
Participate in formulation of ICT
systems design standards and ensure that they are adhered to;
·
Supervise and provide guidance to
procured ICT consultants, implementers and suppliers;
·
Manage human, financial and material
resources assigned to the department;
·
Providing advisory functions to top
management on all matters relating to the implementation ICT systems;
·
Preparing monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual, annual performance reports and submit them to the General Manager
Corporate Services;
·
Ensures that the acquired systems
support the Authority’s core function of projects implementation, management
and control and further support effective communication and information
sharing;
·
Develop clear procedures on the
distribution and issuance of ICT resources;
·
Any other duty that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
or IT, Information Systems or related field from a recognized institution ;
·
Master of Science in Computer
Science/IT or Information Systems or related field from a recognized
institution;
·
Member of the Computer Society of
Kenya or other relevant professional bodies is an added advantage;
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added advantage;
·
SAP Advance Business Applications
Programming (ABAP/4) is an added advantage.
Experience and
Competencies:
·
Eight (8)years’ relevant working
experience, 3 years 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;
·
Prior experience in managing a
department in a busy environment;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution.
Manager, Legal
Services
REA 3
One (1) Post
On Permanent and Pensionable Terms
(Re-Advertisement)
The Manager will be responsible for
playing an advisory role to the top management on legal issues and will report
to the General Manager, Corporate Services.
The Job holder will also ensure that
the Authority’s legal obligations are met in accordance with the Rural
Electrification Authority mandate.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
·
Providing legal advice to management
on all legal matters;
·
Develop a comprehensive Legal
framework for the Authority;
·
Identification of all compliance
issues in all the departments;
·
Carry out annual legal audits prepare
a report and present it to the General Manager Corporate Services;
·
Negotiate, draft and review
contracts, agreements and other legal instruments;
·
Drafting legal opinions;
·
Developing the targets for the staff
of the department in consultation with the General Manager, Corporate Services;
·
Carry out insurance needs analysis
for REA staff, equipment and construction materials;
·
Manage insurances for the Authority
staff and equipment;
·
Development of partnerships
instruments between the Authority and other partners;
·
Preparation of the budget for the
Department;
·
Preparing monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual, annual performance reports and submit them to the General Manager
Corporate Services;
·
Ensuring that all staff meet their
targets and submit their performance contract report as expected;
·
Any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB ) and
Postgraduate diploma in Law from a recognized institution;
·
Master’s degree in Commercial Law,
Master’s in Business Administration, Economics or related field from a
recognized institution;
·
Registered with Law Society of Kenya
(LSK), and Qualified Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);An advocate
of the high court with a current practicing certificate;
·
Leadership or Management course is an
added advantage.
Experience and
Competencies:
·
At least eight(8) years relevant work
experience, three (3) of which must be at management level;
·
Prior experience at a managerial
level in charge of a units and /or sections;
·
Specialized legal management Skills;
·
Decision making and problem solving
skills;
·
Report and Minutes writing skills;
·
Clear demonstration of Litigation
skills;
·
Strong leadership, planning and
Supervisory skills;
·
Demonstrated integrity;
·
Meets the requirements of chapter six
of the constitution.
Application
Procedure:
a) Apply for a position through a
standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates;
b) All applicants MUST
(i) Complete a BIO DATA form which
can be obtained HERE from
the REA website and send the same IN SOFT (NOT SCANNED) to the Chief Executive Officer
on jobs@rea.co.ke.
(ii) 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.
c) 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).
e) Qualified persons including
physically challenged, youth and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
f) 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,
Nairobi.
Rural Electrification Authority,
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
Nairobi.
On/or before 31st January, 2018.