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The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation,
(formerly, the Rural Electrification Corporation ) 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.
Since commencing operations in the 2008/09
financial year, the Corporation has endeavored to realize this objective
and through its efforts, 70% of all the public facilities have been
electrified.
Moving forward, the Corporation will put more focus
on renewable energy to provide electricity to areas far away from the
national grid network.
The Corporation is looking for
highly experienced, 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
Corporation towards achieving its 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 positions:
DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
DESIGN DEPARTMENT
Technician
REA 8
(2 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Assisting in testing transformers;
b) Collecting data from all counties and prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports;
c) Assisting in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports;
d) Assisting in Implementation of Projects;
e) Assisting in identifying counties earmarked for the renewable energy projects;
f) Assisting to conduct preliminary survey in the institutions;
g) Assisting in Promotion of renewable energy;
h) Assisting in design of renewable energy projects;
i) Assisting to assess renewable energy needs;
j) Assisting to inspect renewable energy projects;
k) Participate in the development of departmental budgets and annual work plans.
Requirements for appointment
a) Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Civil engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution;
b) IT proficiency;
c) Technical skills;
d) Knowledge of the industry and energy sector;
e) Communication skills;
f) Interpersonal skills;
g) Demonstrated Integrity.
Application Procedure:
i)
Visit The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation
website for the full details of the job descriptions, minimum
requirements and requisite work experience for each position.
ii) Apply for a position through a standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates;
iii) All applicants MUST complete the BIO DATA Form CLICK HERE ... and send the same in soft not scanned to the Chief Executive Officer on [email protected]
iv)
Candidates must submit Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue
Corporation, 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).
v)
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their
applications together with their updated Curriculum Vitae, certified
copies of academic and professional certificates.
vi) Qualified persons including physically challenged, youth and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
vii) Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should reach:
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 30th April, 2019.