Deputy Director, Utilities

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
  
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
  
•  Master Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
  
•  Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
  
•  Registration with the relevant professional body;
  
•  Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience;
  
•  Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity;
  
•  Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
  
•  Proficiency in computer applications;
  
•  Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
  

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
  
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
  
•  Master Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
  
•  Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
  
•  Registration with the relevant professional body;
  
•  Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience;
  
•  Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity;
  
•  Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
  
•  Proficiency in computer applications;
  
•  Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
  

• Offer support in the supervision of the implementation of power supply systems in the county;
  
•  Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the energy consumption reduction policies and strategies in the county;
  
•  Participate in the preparation and control of the Directorate’s budget;
  
•  Participate in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual performance contract;
  
•  Participate in the preparation of the annual Directorate’s procurement plan;
  
•  Participate in the preparation of the Directorate’s strategic plan;
  
•  Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies;
  
•  Assist in coordinating the risk and regulatory services of the County including fire and rescue and emergency planning;
  
•  Ensure the Fire and Rescue Unit fulfils its statutory responsibilities and meets the county needs;
  
•  Assist in the direction and management of the operations of the Fire and Safety
  
• Service to ensure it realizing the highest operations standards and delivers efficiency;
  
•  Take part in the development of the Fire and Rescue Service emergency preparedness plans;
  
•  Offer support in the development and delivery of fire preventive, legislative protection, and response strategies;
  
•  Support the development and implementation of year on year rolling energy reduction plans;
  
•  Participate in the development of energy-conscious design, maintenance, and operation policies;
  
•  Offer support in the development and maintenance of strategic partnership relationship with key stakeholders to support delivery of the fire and rescue services;
  
•  Ensure that realistic care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare for all staff and other persons during delivery of services;
  
•  Coordinate employee safety and accident prevention programs, and preliminary investigation of employees’ accidents at the work place.