WELCOME TO UASIN GISHU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

ADVERT DESCRIPTION
Advert Number UGC/CPSB/INT/DE/EECCNR/04/25       Advert Date2/9/2025    Closing Date15/9/2025
QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 124,630.00 - 172,350.00 (CPSB 03)
House Allowance: Ksh. 35,000.00 p.m
Commuter Allowance: KSh. 16,000.00 p.m.
Other Allowances as Per the SRC Circulars
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment:-

Be in possession of Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental sciences OR Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Energy Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
A Master's Degree in any of the above disciplines will be an added advantage.
Registration by Professional bodies and possession of a current practicing license;
Have at least 10 years working experience 3 of which must be at a senior management level;
Experience in the field of renewable energy development for a period of not less than 5 years will be desirable;
Certificate in senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Have good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills ix) Be computer literate

Duties and Responsibilities
Utility budget accounting, including forecasting future energy demand and costs;
Overseeing procurement of electric and natural gas energy and water/sewer service.
Monitoring of utility metering systems including electric, natural gas, steam chilled water and potable water/sewer;
Promoting the development, production, conservation and utilization of renewable energy;
Monitoring, supervision and evaluation of renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation projects;
Coordinating research in renewable energy;
Promoting development of appropriate local capacity for the manufacture, installation, maintenance and operation of renewable technologies;
Developing and promoting of off-grid and decentralized electrical systems and hybrids;
Promoting, coordinating and administering of outreach and knowledge management on renewable energy sources such as wind power, small hydro, biogas, and solar power technologies;
Promoting Private Sector participation in development of renewable energy initiatives and benchmarking;
Energy opportunity Assessment and Energy project support;
Organizing efficiency standards;
Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.
Any other duties may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer Department of Energy.