Rural Electrification Authority, a fast growing State Corporation is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and results oriented individual to join their team. The incumbent must be a self-driven individual who will provide strategic leadership and focus on achievements of Departmental targets. The person will be responsible for spearheading innovations, new work ethics and high level integrity. The holder of the position reports to the CEO.

CHIEF MANAGER, RENEWABLE ENERGY MG 3 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Oversee and manage the award of contracts;
•Supervise field or project staff in Renewable Energy Department;
•Implement policies and programmes on Renewable Energy systems, operations and maintenance;
•Ensure Authority standards and procedures on maintenance and safety are adhered to;
•Develop methodologies of achieving Renewable  Energy  goals,  programmes and objectives;
•Liaise  with other organizations and stake holders in the promotion of renewable  Energy;
•Planning, directing, coordinating , monitoring and implementing all programmes relating to the Renewable Energy functions;
•Developing Departmental Performance targets;
•Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the Department;
•Conduct performance appraisals, Training needs Analysis and Training;
•Prepare and manage annual budgets for the Renewable Energy Department.

Academic Qualifications
•Bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field;
•Masters Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field is an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications
•Registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board/IEK.

Experience
•12 years relevant working experience, with at least 5 years at Senior Management  level;
•Experience at a senior manager level in charge of multiple departments and/or sections is mandatory;
•Strong leadership, planning and supervisory skills.

Qualified persons including physically challenged and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applicants should attach copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, and clearly mark on the envelope the position they are applying for and address the application to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery,
P.O. Box 34585, 00100
Nairobi.

To reach on or before 30th April, 2013.