Job Requirement
For appointment to this grade, a candidate should: –
- Serving in a comparable and relevant managerial position in
the County Public Service;
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized
institution;
- Been registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Professional
Engineer;
- Be Proficient in MS Office and associated computer
applications;
- Attendance of a senior Management Course or an equivalent
leadership programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be added
advantage.
- In addition to the above requirements, a candidate must have
the following key personal attributes and core competencies:
Other Specifications
- Considerable knowledge of energy reticulation principles,
applications and analysis methods.
- Supervisory skills and the ability to motivate a
multi-disciplinary staff.
- Knowledge of innovative approaches to improving Lighting and
energy is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of County and Sector policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of budget and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of capital, operations and strategic planning.
- Background and understanding of statutes and regulations
related to Lighting and energy.
- Ability to perform Data analysis and to prepare Power Point
Presentations, etc.
- Good written and verbal skills.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple agencies,
citizens and elected officials as well as employees.
- Creative strategic ability to envision how work could be done
differently while still meeting legal parameters of due process
Personal Attributes
- Ability to articulate issues,
- Interpret and implement county policies and Development goals;
- Organizational, Analytical, Managerial and Decision Making
skills;
- Creativity and innovation;
- Problem solving;
- Personal and interpersonal skills;
- Resource management skills;
- Integrity and commitment to producing results; and
- Passion for continuous professional development
Core Competences
- People management;
- Financial management;
- Project and Contracts Management,
- Policy formulation and implementation;
- Planning;
- Coordination;
- Strategy implementation.
Job Description
- Develop, manage and oversee capital assets related to Lighting
and Energy infrastructure and conduct short, medium and long term
maintenance plan.
- Research, develop, and implement innovative Lighting and
Energy methods
- Responsible for the coordination and development of the
Lighting and Energy infrastructure Capital Improvement and maintenance
Projects
- Responsible for the administration and supervision of all
Lighting and Energy Division employees including training and performance
management.
- Coordinate with national and regional Lighting and Energy
agencies on the development of plans and programs impacting Nairobi City
County.
- Prepare and oversee all aspects of the Lighting and Energy
division budget, including approval and tracking of budget expenditures.
- Maintain effective relationships and works collaboratively
with other County, national and elected officials, as well as other
Lighting and Energy agencies on integrated approaches to planning and
development.
- Hold stakeholders consultative meetings on Lighting and Energy
needs, concerns and issues.
- Review financial reports, activity reports, and other
performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to
determine areas needing program improvement.
- Provide constituent services by responding to queries,
requests and complaints from the public, Elected Officials, and other
departments and City staff in a timely manner.
- Create formal reports to management and county executive for
policy considerations.
- Preparation of annual budgets, personnel requirements and
review of laws by preparing documentation and engaging the appropriate
committees of the county assembly to ensure adequate resources and
authority to provide services.
- Communicate with the Court System and other agencies and
sectors regarding processes and procedures.
How To Apply
