Job Description
REF: TUR/CPSB/018/2023/2024: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ENERGY/PETROLEUM,
JOB GROUP “Q” ONE (1) POST
Duties and responsibilities
Leading the planning processes to ensure that long-term and annual energy efficiency and Energy
Performance are developed on time;
i. Making recommendations for the energy efficiency and Energy Performance
ii. Providing leadership in the formulation, review and monitoring of regulations, standards
and codes of practice on Energy efficiency and energy performance.
iii. Providing leadership in the implementation of regulations on Energy/Petroleum efficiency
iv. Leading research on regulatory issues on energy efficiency and Petroleum performance and
in the County;
v. Supervising the collection, analysis, reporting and maintenance of energy efficiency and
Energy Performance & labeling data;vi. Overseeing the carrying out of energy efficiency technical audits and preparation of energy
audit reports;
vii. Preparing timely and accurate reports on regulation compliance, inspection and
implementation of appliance energy performance and labelling projects.
viii. Reviewing energy audit reports and follow up on implementation of recommendations;
ix. Evaluating the viability of energy efficiency and conservation projects for financing
purposes and advice the management appropriately;
x. Working with stakeholders to ensure that demand side management and energy efficiency
is made an integral part of the energy sector strategies;
xi. Represent County in stakeholder meetings on Energy Management issues;
xii. Supervising staff in the Department including completing performance appraisals, personal
development and succession plans effectively, and on time in accordance with the
established performance management system;
xiii. Perform any other assigned duty
Requirement for appointment
i. Relevant work experience of at least ten (5) years, five (3) of which must be in
management;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following engineering fields; Mechanical,
iii. Electrical, Chemical or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Master’s degree in any of the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Electrical,
Chemical or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
v. Membership of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) in good standing or Kenya’s
Engineering Technologists and Technicians Registration Board (ETTRB) in good standing;
vi. Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; from a recognized
institution;
vii. Proficiency in Computer applications skills;
viii. Demonstrated results in work performance; and
ix. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Terms of Service :( Local Contract. – 3 Years)