Job Description
Ref No. CPSB/TTC/067/2022
POSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR RENEWABLE ENERGY JOB GROUP CPSB 05
Number of Posts: One (1) Post
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary Scale: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission
Duties and responsibilities
1. Review and implementation of county specific renewable energy policies, strategies,
standards, guidelines and regulations;
2. Coordinate research, collect data, maintain and update records in renewable energy in
the county;
3. Promote and utilize renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency and
conservation in the county;
4. Undertake research and provide technical advice on renewable energy;
5. Develop county frameworks to enable efficient and sustainable production and
distribution of energy and bio-energy technologies;
6. Promote alternative sources of energy production in the county;
7. Develop appropriate local capacity for manufacturing, installation, and maintenance and
operational of renewable energy technologies;
8. Promote public-private sector participation in development of renewable energy;
9. Ensuring strict compliance with all financial budgetary and procurement procedures; and,
10. Any other duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment:
1. Be a Kenyan citizen
2. Bachelors' degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Environmental Science and
Mining Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a University
recognized in Kenya.
3. Eight years' experience in public service preferably in the field of renewable energy or
mining sector.
4. Post-graduate training and certification in any of the above discipline will be an added
advantage.
5. Knowledge in GIS and Remote Sensing will be an added advantage.
6. Having worked in the energy division will be an added advantage.
7. Ability to demonstrate administrative capability and understanding and Understanding
of the Energy Division functions;
8. Registration by professional bodies will be an added advantage;
9. Excellent in written and verbal communications and team leadership and interpersonal
skills.
10. Proficiency in computer applications.