Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ELECTRICITY (1 POSITION) - JOB GRADE 3 (3 YEARS CONTRACT) REF : 3 / 8 / 2023
A dynamic and experienced Deputy Director for our Commercial Legal Services division within at least ten years’ work experience five of which must have been at management level. A leadership role in managing and providing legal counsel on complex commercial matters. Responsibilities include overseeing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, negotiating contracts, and advising senior management on legal strategies.
Application Requirements
Applicants MUST upload the following documents during application:
1. A Signed application letter;
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their current and previous employers, positions held, current and expected salary, level of education and names of at least three professionals referees, two of which must be working in the current organization;
3. National Identity Card; and
4. Copies of academic and professional certificates;
Youth, female candidates, Persons with Disability
(PWD) and marginalized are strongly encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to
disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to avail original and copy of a signed application letter, Curriculum Vitae; certified copies of the relevant academic and professional certificates; national identity card; birth certificate and valid clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the constitution during the interview.
Responsibilities
1. Providing leadership on research in electric power sector in the country;
2. Ensuring compliance and enforcement of regulations and license conditions, including service quality standards;
3. Making recommendations for the electrical energy sector with a view to achieving customer satisfaction by offering improved services;
4. Overseeing the review of license applications, power purchase agreements and network service contracts by utilities and making recommendations for approval;
5. Managing the collection and analysis of information relating to technical and fiscal regulations;
6. Preparing strategic and operational plans and setting key performance indicators for particular activities in the Electricity department; and
7. Preparing departmental budgets and ensuring effective utilization of resources through effective control;
Qualifications
1. At least ten (10) years’ work experience, five (5) of which must be in a management position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant degree from a recognized university;
3. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant degree from a recognized university;
4. Professional Engineer membership with EBK; in good standing;
5. Demonstrated results in work performance;
6. Proficiency in computer;
7. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative) will be an added advantage; and
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.