Chief Renewable Energy Officer at Kitui County

Job Group ‘CPSB 07’ (M)(2 Posts)

Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan Citizen;

• Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy and Climate Change, 
• Energy Conservation or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Five (5) years’ experience in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service;
• Have thorough knowledge of renewable energy sources and energy conservation policies at both levels of Government;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
• Membership to a professional association/body will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying and assessing renewable energy sources and energy conservation measures in 
• the County and quantifying them for feasibility;
• Enforcing site supervision standards for renewable energy projects i.e. solar, wind and biomass;
• Formulation and implementation of policies and institutional framework for renewable 
• energy and energy conservation projects;
• Overseeing promotion of community education and awareness programmes on all matters 
• relating to renewable energy and energy conservation;
• Preparation and coordination of departmental strategic and action plans, quarterly and annual reports;
• Checking quarterly progress reports submitted from Sub-Counties and recommending appropriate action;
• Planning, coordinating, organizing and controlling activities in renewable energy section; and
• Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of renewable energy and energy conservation projects.