Government Jobs in Kenya

Senior Accountant

REA 6 (2 Posts)

Responsibilities

· Processing payment vouchers;

· Examining payment vouchers;

· Preparing financial management reports;

· Complying with financial processes and procedures;

· Complying with regulations pertaining to financial management and controls;

· Ensuring projects overheads remittances are done;

· Undertaking daily banking;

· Carrying out data analysis to support preparation of accounting reports;

· Balancing cashbooks on daily basis and providing cash liquidity analysis;

· Preparing bank reconciliations and maintaining general ledger accounts;

· Maintaining of customers and suppliers records for the purpose of payment; Handling petty cash;

· Maintaining all the funds and cash records;

· Writing cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cashbooks; and

· Preparing withholding and Value Added Tax returns.

Qualifications

· Have served in the grade of Accountant for a minimum period of three (3) years;

· 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;

· Be Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

· Be proficient in accounting packages;

· Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

· Attended a supervisory course lasting not less than four weeks;

· Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

· Meets the provision of chapter six of the constitution.

Senior Environmentalist

REA 6 (1 Post)

Responsibilities

· Preparation and evaluation of tenders for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for projects.

· Carrying out Environmental Audits for existing projects (off grid power stations as well as long grid lines).

· Preparation of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects as well as proposals for sale of carbon credits.

· Participate in carbon trading negotiations.

· Supervising the environmental and social impact assessment for REA’S projects;

· Assessing the mitigation measures to address project impacts and identifying opportunities for value addition;

· Conducting of statutory Annual Environmental Audits these include all REA’S region offices distribution line project;

· Implementing of environmental management plans- distribution line construction and off grid projects;

· Liaising with development partners to adopt best environmental socio-economic practices and comply with relevant frameworks as well as other performance standards;

· Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental science or equivalent degree from a recognized university;

· Registration with relevant environmental body;

· Excellent written and oral communication skills;

· Results oriented;

· Proficient with office computer application;

· Meets the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution.

Senior Engineer

REA 6 (1 Post)

Responsibilities

· Ensuring safety standards are adhered to during the construction of grid projects;

· Design, Supervision and commissioning of the project;

· Development of the Department’s Work plan and budget;

· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports;

· Implementation of the performance management system in the section;

· Participate in departmental meetings;

· Identify renewable energy projects including those sponsored by development partners;

· Participate in factory acceptance test, supervision and commissioning;

· Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the section;

· Prepare purchase order for projects in the department;

· Supervise the design works in the department by the design team technicians and ensures that the work is done as per the set standards and is completed on schedule;

· Collect and analyse technical data and prepare preliminary budget estimates for individual projects for planning purposes.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering;

· Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya as Registered Engineer;

· Member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya;

· At least 7 years of relevant work experience with at least 4 years of supervisory experience;

· Attended a management course lasting not less than four weeks;

· Analytical skills;

· Decision making and problem solving skills;

· Leadership skills;

· Meets the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution.

Construction Manager

REA 3 (1 Post)

Responsibilities

· Identify and Design Renewable Energy projects;

· Supervision of construction lines and design works;

· Commissioning of completed projects and preparation of construction and customer connections as per set standards;

· Implement policies and programmes on power system design;

· Compile projects technical reports including Design, Survey, Cartography and Wayleave;

· Implement policies and programmes on power system design;

· Provide technical leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to design of distribution and transmission lines as necessary;

· Monitoring and evaluating implementation of Construction Performance Contracts;

· Working with Corporate Planning in reviewing annually preparation of the Rural Electrification projects plan;

· Coordinate and supervise construction of all REA grid projects;

· Ensure that records of all grid projects constructed in the country are properly kept both at the Regional office and head office;

· Responsible for the development of designs for all grid extension projects as per the acceptable standards;

· Verify and authorize technical reports and designs and estimates drawings;

· Recommending location of proposed distribution networks including primary and secondary feeding substations by preparing description of project works, materials schedules and cost estimates;

· Verify and with consultation with the General Manager and CEO authorize way leaves compensation payments;

· Ensure that all projects are constructed as per the acceptable construction industry standards;

· Development of Business proposal;

· Ensure Audit of Projects and programmes;

· Oversee project implementation through to commissioning;

· Update The Director on work progress, liaison with stake holders, department requirements and other relevant information geared towards enhancing smooth operation of the department;

· Maintain operational linkages with other department/sections of the Corporation;

· Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the section;

· Budget preparation and budgetary control;

· Participate in development of the Department’s Work plan and budget;

· Participate in departmental committee meetings as appropriate;

· Develop comprehensive annual work plan for department.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical/electronic or any other related field from a recognized institution;

· Master’s degree in a related field;

· Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya;

· 9 years relevant working experience, with at least 5 years at management level;

· Compliance with values and Principles of Public service;

· Analytical skills;

· Attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;

· Decision making and problem solving skills;

· Strong Leadership, planning and supervisory skills;

· Excellent analytical and Communication skills;

· Networking and relationship building skills;

· Meets the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution.

Technician

REA 8 (2 Posts)

Responsibilities

· Assisting in testing transformers;

· Collecting data from all counties and prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports;

· Assisting in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports;

· Assisting in Implementation of Projects;

· Assisting in identifying counties earmarked for the renewable energy projects;

· Assisting to conduct preliminary survey in the institutions;

· Assisting in Promotion of renewable energy;

· Assisting in design of renewable energy projects;

· Assisting to assess renewable energy needs;

· Assisting to inspect renewable energy projects;

· Participate in the development of departmental budgets and annual work plans.

Qualifications

· Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Civil engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution;

· IT proficiency;

· Technical skills;

· Knowledge of the industry and energy sector;

· Communication skills;

· Interpersonal skills;

· Demonstrated Integrity.

Design Manager