MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PETROLEUM

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1 MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PETROLEUM Telegrams: MINPOWER Telephone: Fax: Telex: MINERGY When replying please quote Ref. No.ME/CONF/1/2/1A/VOL. II NYAYO HOUSE P. O. Box NAIROBI 8 th May, 2017 All Cabinet Secretaries Hon. Attorney General The Secretary/CEO PSC (K) All Principal Secretaries The Solicitor General, State Law Office The Comptroller of State House The Inspector General, National Police Service The Clerk, National Assembly The Council of Governors All Heads of Department INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSTS IN THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PETROLEUM, STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving officers in the civil service for the advertised vacant positions shown here below. S/NO POST JG NO. OF VACANCIES VACANCY NO. 1. Assistant Director of Renewable Energy P 9 1/ Principal Renewable Energy Officer N 10 2/ Chief Renewable Energy Officer M 10 3/ Senior Renewable Energy Assistant L 3 4/ Renewable Energy Assistant I K 10 5/ Senior Chargehand J 6 6/ Chief Superintending Engineer P 2 7/2017 (Mechanical) 8. Chief Superintending Engineer (Electrical) P 2 8/ Superintendent (Electrical) K 2 9/2017 1

2 10. Chief Superintending Geophysicist P 3 10/ Chief Superintending Geologist P 7 11/ Senior Superintending Geologist N 7 12/ Superintending Geologist M 6 13/ Superintending Engineer (Mining) M 1 14/ Superintending Geochemist M 2 15/ Superintending Geophysicist M 2 16/ Assistant Chief Laboratory Technologist M 2 17/ Principal Economist P 1 18/ Senior Economist I/ Senior Statistician I N 2 19/ Chief ICT Officer M 1 20/ Senior Telephone Supervisor L 1 21/ Telephone Supervisor I K 1 22/2017 Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing one (1) application form PSC 2 (Revised 2016). The form may be downloaded from Public Service Commission website Completed application form together with certified copies of certificates should reach the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, State Department of Energy P.O Box Nairobi OR hand delivered to Nyayo House, HRM & D Registry 22 nd Floor- Room 2202 on or before 2 nd June, Please note that:- Candidates should not attach original documents to the application form. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. VACANCY NO. 1/2017: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, JOB GROUP P NINE (9) POSTS Permanent and Pensionable Ksh. 77, , 894 p.m Ksh. 43, 334 p.m Ksh. 12, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually) Ksh. 10,000 (a) Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:- i. Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Renewable Energy Officer, Job Group N or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. a Bachelor s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Energy) or equivalent qualification from a recognised university recognised in 2

3 iii. iv. Kenya; a Master s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Energy) or equivalent qualification from a university recognised in Kenya; Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results. (b) Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- i. Participating in developing and reviewing relevant Policies, Acts, Regulations and other statutes; ii. Planning, developing and coordinating renewable energy programmes; iii. Identifying and planning feasibility studies on harnessing of renewable energy resources; iv. Coordinating information packaging and Renewable Energy technologies transfer activities; v. Supporting private sector participation in production, distributing and marketing renewable energy technologies. vi. Participating in the development of standards for renewable energy technologies, equipment, devices and materials; vii. Planning, developing and coordinating collaborative research activities; and viii. Coordinating the mainstreaming of climate change mitigation and adaptation in Renewable Energy development. VACANCY NO. 2/2017: PRINCIPAL RENEWABLE ENERGY OFFICER JOB GROUP N TEN (10) POSTS Permanent and Pensionable Ksh. 48,190 65,290 p.m Ksh. 31, 334 p.m (a) Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:- i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Chief Renewable Energy Officer, Job Group M or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. a Bachelor s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Energy) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; iii. attended a Senior Management Course from a recognised institution; iv. Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results. (b) Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: i. Designing, developing, monitoring and appraising of renewable energy programmes and projects; 3

4 ii. Collating and analysing data on renewable energy activities; iii. Coordinating demonstration, extension, and promotion of renewable energy technology transfer activities; iv. Promoting efficient renewable energy technologies utilization practices and energy efficiency and conservation; v. Promoting private sector participation in production, distributing and marketing renewable energy technologies; vi. Participating in collaborative research activities; vii. Implementing projects on mainstreaming of climate change mitigation and adaptation in renewable energy development; viii. Undertaking feasibility studies on harnessing of renewable energy resources; and VACANCY NO. 3/2017: CHIEF RENEWABLE ENERGY OFFICER, JOB GROUP M TEN (10) POSTS Permanent and Pensionable Ksh. 41,590 55,840 p.m Ksh. 25, 334 p.m (a) Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Renewable Energy Officer, Job Group L or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. iii. Bachelor s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Energy) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. (b) Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: i. Designing, developing, monitoring and appraising of renewable energy programmes and projects; ii. Collecting, collation and analysis of data on renewable energy activities; iii. Coordinating demonstration, extension, and promotion of renewable energy technology transfer activities; iv. Promoting energy efficiency and conservation and renewable energy technologies utilization practices; v. Disseminating information on renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and conservation; vi. Carry out training of artisans and development of training materials in renewable energy technologies; vii. Testing of renewable energy utilization for performance and conformity to approved standards; and viii. Implementing projects on mainstreaming of climate change mitigation and adaptation in 4

5 renewable energy development; VACANCY NO. 4/2017: SENIOR RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSISTANT, JOB GROUP L - THREE (3) POSTS Leave Allowance(Once Annually): Permanent and Pensionable Ksh. 35,910 45,880 p.m Ksh. 25, 334 p.m Ksh. 6, 000 p.m Ksh. 6,000 p.m (a) Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:- i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Renewable Energy Assistant I,JG K or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Energy, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Energy) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. (b) Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: i. Providing guidance and direction to ensure understanding of procedures and policies by the staff; ii. Carrying out renewable energy extension and outreach programmes; iii. Implementing and monitoring field programmes; iv. Carrying out field testing of prototypes; v. Participating in the promotion of energy efficiency and conservation; vi. Assessing awareness and adoption levels of renewable energy technologies; vii. Participating in Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) trade fairs, field days and other exhibitions; and viii. Participating in the conduct of research on renewable energy technologies and activities. VACANCY NO. 5/2017: RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSISTANT I, JOB GROUP K TEN (10) POSTS (a) Permanent and Pensionable Ksh. 31,020 41,590 p.m Ksh.14, 334 p.m Ksh. 5, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually): Ksh. 6,000 Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:- 5

6 i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Renewable Energy Assistant II, Job Group J or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;; ii. A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Forestry, Energy, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Energy) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; and iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. (b) Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: i. Assessing awareness and adoption levels of renewable energy technologies; ii. Conducting field visits to collect data on renewable energy technologies; iii. Analysing and compiling data on renewable energy technologies; iv. Participating in energy efficiency and conservation activities; v. Implementing and monitoring of field programmes; vi. Participating in agricultural society of Kenya (ASK) trade fairs, field days and other exhibitions; and vii. Participating in the conduct of research on renewable energy technologies and activities. VACANCY NO. 6/2017: SENIOR CHARGEHAND JG J - SIX (6) POSTS Ksh. 24,662 29,918 p.m Ksh. 8, 668 p.m Ksh. 4, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually) Ksh. 4,000 For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: i. Served in the grade of Charge-hand, or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years; ii. Demonstrate ability to organize works, train and supervise junior staff; and iii. Shown merit and ability in work performance and results, An officer at this level will be the overall in-charge of the Artisans and Charge-hands in line with their area of specialization (Carpentry, Masonry, Welding, Painting and Plumbing) Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: i. Preparing and implementing repairs and maintenance schedules; ii. Managing maintenance workshops; iii. Supervising, training and guiding other staff. 6

7 VACANCY NO. 7/2017: CHIEF SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (MECHANICAL) JG P - TWO (2) POSTS Ksh.77, ,894 p.m Ksh. 43, 334 p.m Ksh. 12, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually) Ksh. 10,000 i. Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Mechanical), or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years; ii. Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institutions; iii. Been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; iv. Current valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; v. Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); vi. Attended Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and vii. Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of power generation programmes. i. Monitoring and evaluation of power generation projects; ii. Reviewing Environmental Impact Assessment report studies related to thermal, geothermal, hydro and major wind power generation projects; iii. Participating in the development of technical standards on power generation sector in collaboration with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS); iv. Supervising implementation of technical standards related to power generation projects; v. Reviewing feasibility studies on power generation projects; vi. Carrying out pre-investment studies on power generation projects; vii. Participating in the Least Cost Power development Plan; and viii. Appraising of power generation projects. VACANCY NO. 8/2017: CHIEF SUPERITENDING ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) JG P TWO (2) POSTS Ksh. 77, ,894 p.m Ksh. 43, 334 p.m Ksh. 12, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually) Ksh. 10,000 7

8 For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Electrical), Job Group N or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. A Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution; iii. Master s Degree in Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from recognized institution; iv. Been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; v. Current valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; vi. Corporate Membership with the institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);and vii. Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of electrical services programmes. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: i. Assisting in facilitating and coordinating customer connectivity and electricity access; ii. Participating in updating Least Cost Power Development Plan; iii. Developing the distribution network through the national electrification fund to increase connectivity; iv. Participating in preliminary designing and cost estimating of RE projects; v. Assisting in mobilizing financial resources for establishment of revolving funds to finance power distribution and RE projects; vi. Developing a prudent and financially sustainable customer connection policy to accelerate consumer connections towards achieving universal access; vii. Participating in promotion of strategies that will minimize international energy trade barriers, attract investments and facilitate exchange of information and data; and viii. Participating in formulation of strategies to ensure that there is reliable power to customers. VACANCY NO. 9/2017: SUPERINTENDENT (ELECTRICAL) JG K - TWO (2) POSTS Ksh.31, , 590 p.m Ksh.14, 334 p.m Ksh. 5, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually): Ksh. 6,000 i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Inspector (Electrical), Job Group J or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service; ii. a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and iii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. (c) Duties and responsibilities 8

9 i. Participating in monitoring/supervision and evaluation of RE projects; ii. Assisting in estimation of electrical load demand and preliminary estimation of projects implementation cost of rural electrification projects; iii. Participating in surveying and mapping out all the public institutions in the country that are far away from the national grid; iv. Assisting in facilitating and coordinating customer connectivity and electricity access; and v. Any other duties that may be assigned. VACANCY NO. 10/2017: CHIEF SUPERINTENDING GEOPHYSICIST, JOB GROUP P - THREE (3) POSTS Ksh. 77, ,894 p.m Ksh. 43, 334 p.m Ksh. 12, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually) Ksh. 10,000 i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Superintending Geophysicist, Job Group N or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. Bachelor s degree in any of the following disciplines: Geophysics, Physics, Geology, Geoscience or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; iii. Master s degree in any of the following disciplines: Geophysics, Physics, Geology, Geoscience or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and iv. Demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results. i. Overseeing design of geophysical field projects; ii. Coordinating and managing geophysical field projects; iii. Overseeing the analysis of geophysical data; iv. Reviewing geophysical exploration reports; v. Developing geophysical exploration standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector; vi. Monitoring conformity to legislation and statutes related to geophysical exploration activities in geo-energy sector; vii. Ensuring implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment recommendations for geo-energy sector projects; and viii. Ensuring proper management of resources. VACANCY NO. 11/2017: CHIEF SUPERINTENDING GEOLOGIST, JOB GROUP P SEVEN (7) POSTS Ksh. 77, ,894 p.m Ksh. 43, 334 p.m 9

10 Ksh. 12, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually) Ksh. 10,000 i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Superintending Geologist, Job Group N orin a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. a Bachelor s degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geo-Science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; iii. Master s degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Physics, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; iv. Been registered by the Geologists Registration Board of Kenya and be a member of the Geological Society of Kenya; v. Demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results. i. Monitoring and reviewing geological exploration activities in coal, geothermal and nuclear energy; ii. Coordinating the design of geo-exploration field projects in coal, geothermal and nuclear energy; iii. Developing geological exploration standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector; iv. Reviewing geological exploration reports; v. Verifying exploration contract documents for compliance; vi. Monitoring conformity to legislation and statutes related to geological exploration activities in geo-energy sector; and vii. Ensuring implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment recommendations for geo-energy sector projects. VACANCY NO. 12/2017: SENIOR SUPERINTENDING GEOLOGIST, JOB GROUP N SEVEN (7) POSTS Ksh. 48,190-65,290 p.m Ksh. 31, 334 p.m i. served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Superintending Geologist, Job Group M or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; 10

11 ii. a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; iii. Been registered by the Geologist Registration Board of Kenya and be a member of the Geological Society of Kenya; iv. a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and v. Have shown merit and ability in work performance and results. i. Designing and managing geological field projects ; ii. Carrying out geological explorations related to geo-energy resources; iii. Implementing geological exploration standards and guidelines; iv. Coordinating and compiling geological exploration reports; v. Ensuring conformity to legislation and statutes related to geological exploration in geoenergy sector; vi. Interpreting data and preparing geological exploration reports; vii. Implementing recommendations of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment reports; and viii. Ensuring proper management of resources. VACANCY NO. 13/2017: SUPERINTENDING GEOLOGIST, JOB GROUP M - SIX (6) POSTS Ksh. 41,590-55,840 p.m Ksh. 25, 334 p.m i. served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Geologist I (Energy), Job Group L or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; iii. Been registered by the Geologists Registration Board of Kenya and be a member of the Geological Society of Kenya; and iv. Shown merit and ability in work performance and results. (b) Duties and responsibilities i. Planning for geological field projects in geo-energy; ii. Carrying out geological explorations related to geo-energy resources; iii. Managing geological field projects; iv. Implementing geological exploration standards and guidelines; 11

12 v. Analyzing and verifying geo-scientific data and samples related to geothermal, coal and nuclear energy; vi. Preparing geological exploration reports; and vii. Managing resources for field work. VACANCY NO. 14/2017: SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (MINING) JOB GROUP M - TWO (2) POSTS Permanent and Pensionable Ksh. 41,590 55,840 p.m Ksh. 25, 334 p.m (a) Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: i. Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Engineer I ( Mining), Job Group L or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. a Bachelor s degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Mine and Quarry Engineering, Minerals Surveying, Mining and Mineral Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. Been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; iv. Current valid annual Practicing License from Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; v. Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) vi. Attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution; and (vii) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. (b) Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities in this level will entail: i. Preparing plans for tunnels and shafts for underground mines in geo-energy projects; ii. Modeling and designing potential mine sites in geo-energy projects; iii. Planning and monitoring mining activities in geo-energy projects; iv. Supervising staff activities at the mine site by ensuring international standards and guidelines are compiled within geo-energy mining projects; v. Supervising health and safety in mining site in geo-energy mining projects; vi. Managing resources at the mining site in geo-energy mining projects; vii. Maintaining daily records in geo-energy mining projects VACANCY NO. 15/2017: SUPERINTENDING GEOCHEMIST, JOB GROUP M - TWO (2) POSTS 12

13 Ksh. 41,590-55,840 p.m Ksh. 25, 334 p.m i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Geochemist I, Job Group L or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geochemistry, Geology, Chemistry, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and iii. Shown merit and ability in work performance and results. i. Planning for geochemical field projects in geo-energy; ii. Overseeing determination of criteria for selection of sample points prior to data acquisition; iii. Ensuring that tools and field equipment are calibrated in accordance to set standards; iv. Ensuring the right geo chemical samples/data is acquired using laid down procedures ; v. Analyzing geochemical samples/data; vi. Interpreting data and preparing geochemical exploration reports; vii. Implementing geochemical exploration standards and guidelines; and viii. Managing resources for geological field work. VACANCY NO. 16/2017: SUPERINTENDING GEOPHYSICIST, JOB GROUP M TWO (2) POSTS Ksh. 41,590-55,840 p.m Ksh. 25, 334 p.m (a) Requirements for appointment i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Geophysicist I, Job Group L or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geophysics, Physics, Geology, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and iii. Shown merit and ability in work performance and results. i. Planning for geophysical field projects in geo-energy; 13

14 ii. Overseeing the determination of criteria for data points and their orientations prior to data acquisition; iii. Ensuring that tools and field equipment are calibrated in accordance to set standards; iv. Ensuring the right scientific data is acquired using laid down procedures and its safe custody; v. Analyzing data and preparing geophysical exploration reports; and vi. Implementing geophysical exploration standards and guidelines. VACANCY NO. 17/2017: ASSISTANT CHIEF LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, JOB GROUP M - TWO (2) POSTS Ksh. 41,590-55,840 p.m Ksh. 25, 334 p.m i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Laboratory Technologist, Job Group L or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service; ii. a Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Earth Science, Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iii. Wide experience in provision and management of laboratory services; iv. Attended a management course from a recognized institution; and v. Shown professional competence and administrative ability in work performance and results. i. Managing and rendering laboratory services; ii. Planning and budgeting for laboratory investigations iii. Establishing and maintenance of specimen/culture; and iv. Training and supervision of staff; and v. Being in charge of a laboratory services collaborative research project. VACANCY NO. 18/2017:PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST JG P ONE (1) POST Permanent and Pensionable 14

15 Ksh. 77, , 894 p.m. Ksh. 43, 334 p.m Ksh. 12, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually) Ksh. 10,000 For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;- i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Economist I / Senior Statistician I, Job Group N ;or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service ii. a Bachelor s degree in Economics or Statistics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; iii. a Master s degree in Economics or Statistics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and iv. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability coupled with appreciation of the country s economic development needs and strategies and production of statistical data. (b) Duties and Responsibilities i. Participating in formulation, implementation and review of energy policies, strategies, programmes and projects; ii. Coordinating preparation and review of the State Department Annual Work Plans, MTEF and Budgeting exercises; iii. Monitoring and evaluation of the energy programs and projects; iv. Analyzing investment proposals, performance forecasts; v. Participate in development and review of tariffs and pricing strategies; vi. Coordinating Environmental Impact Assessment studies for new projects in energy; vii. Assessing impact of various sector policies, strategies, programmes and projects in Energy; and viii. Producing and compiling of statistical data on energy programs and projects. VACANCY NO. 19/2017: SENIOR ECONOMIST I/ SENIOR STATISTICIAN I, JOB GROUP N - TWO (2) POSTS Permanent and Pensionable Ksh. 48,190 65,290 p.m. Ksh. 31, 334 p.m For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;- i. Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Economist II/Senior Statistician II, Job Group M ;or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service 15

16 ii. a Bachelor s degree in Economics or Statistics or an equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; iii. attended a senior management course from a recognized institution; and iv. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability coupled with appreciation of the country s economic development needs and strategies and production of statistical data. (b) Duties and Responsibilities i. Supervising several Economist I/Statistician I; ii. Assisting in formulation of economic and statistical policies; iii. Initiating, implementing and appraising of national, rural or urban development strategies and projects; and iv. Performing the role of central planning and project monitoring division in the State Department. VACANCY NO. 20/2017: CHIEF ICT OFFICER JG M - ONE (1) POST Ksh.41, ,840 p.m. Ksh. 25, 334 p.m i. Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer, Job Group L ; or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service ii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and iii. Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work. i. Coordinating system analysis, design and programme specifications; ii. Ensuring timely implementation and effective maintenance of systems; iii. Developing reports on ICT standards; iv. Supervising overall systems documentation; v. Taking charge of Information Communication Technology equipment maintenance; vi. Preparing progress report of the Information Communication Technology equipment maintenance; vii. Evaluating and recommending on the suitability of Information Communication Technology equipment; viii. Training of Information Communication Technology Hardware personnel and users; and ix. Designing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN). 16

17 VACANCY NO. 21/2017: SENIOR TELEPHONE SUPERVISOR JG L ONE (1) POST Ksh. 35,910-45,880 p.m. Ksh. 25, 334 p.m Ksh. 6, 000 p.m Leave Allowance(Once Annually): Ksh. 6,000 For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: i. served in the grade of Telephone Supervisor I, or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three(3) years; ii. attended and passed an instructors Training Course for Telephone Supervisors lasting not less than Four(4) months from a Government Training Institute or any other recognized institution; iii. Be in possession of a Diploma in Telecommunication Operations Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; iv. attended and passed a Certificate Course for Government Telephone Supervisors lasting not less than Four(4) months from a Government Training Institute or any other recognized training institution; v. Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and vi. Demonstrated professional competence in work performance. (a) Duties and responsibilities An officer at this level will be in charge of a telephone exchange of seven to ten (7-10) switchboard positions, with a maximum capacity of one hundred (100) exchange lines and approximately one thousand (1000) extension lines. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: i. Supervision of work at the switchboard; ii. Undertaking telephone exchange routine work; iii. Preparation of duty/annual leave roster for telephone personnel; iv. Collection of telephone traffic data for determining adequacy of telephone facilities and staffing levels; v. Liaising with Engineers/Technicians on maintenance of telephone exchange equipment/facilities and Accounts Sections on payment of bills; and vi. Liaising with supplies Section on procurement of telephone facilities/ spare parts and stationery VACANCY NO. 22/2017: TELEPHONE SUPERVISOR I JG K ONE (1) POST Ksh. 31,020-41,590 p.m. Ksh.14, 334 p.m 17

18 Ksh. 5, 000 p.m Leave Allowance (Once Annually): Ksh. 6,000 For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: i. served in the grade of Telephone Supervisor II, or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three(3) years; ii. attended and passed an instructors Training Course for Telephone Supervisors lasting not less than Four(4) months from a Government Training Institute or any other recognized institution; iii. Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; iv. Have shown merit and ability in the management of Telephone Services. An officer at this level will be in charge of a telephone exchange of five to six (5-6) switchboard positions, with a maximum capacity of sixty (60) exchange lines and approximately six hundred (600) extension lines. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: i. Supervision of work at the switchboard ii. Undertaking telephone exchange routine work iii. Preparation of duty/annual leave roster for telephone personnel iv. Collection of telephone traffic data for determining adequacy of telephone facilities and staffing levels; v. Liaising with Engineers/Technicians on maintenance of telephone exchange equipment/facilities; and vi. Accounts Sections on payment of bills and Supplies Section on procurement of Telephone facilities/ spare parts and stationer. Yours Hon. Charles Keter, EGH CABINET SECRETARY Copy to: Principal Secretary State Department of Energy Principal Secretary State Department of Petroleum 18