Kenya Power Deputy Director (Institute of Energy Studies & Research) Job Vacancy

Kenya Power is in the process of transforming and realigning its Institute to contribute towards realizing its corporate objectives through provision of research, manpower and consultancy needs for the Company, nation and region.

To this end, applications are hereby invited for the following vacancy:
Deputy Director, Institute of Energy Studies & Research (IESR)

1 Post
Job Ref: HR: KP1/5CB/752
Reporting to the Director, the Deputy Director, IESR will be responsible for running the Institute, implementing and maintaining state of the art training programs and facilities.
 
The key responsibilities for this position are:
• Providing leadership and ensuring efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Institute of Energy Studies and Research (IESR).
• Developing and implementing a master plan for establishing a centre of excellence for training and research in power generation, transmission, distribution and retail of electricity.
• Implementing strategies to support technical and business research, skills transfer and collaboration with Kenya Power and other institutions in the region.
• Developing and implementing training programmes that contribute to Human Resource Development at Kenya Power and the energy sector as a whole.
• Managing selection, training and examining of trainees to ensure quality of courses and relevance to sector needs.
• Developing the Institute’s research portfolio to facilitate staff growth and strengthen the Institute’s financial base and support the sector in technical prowess.
• Identifying and engaging potential partners and donors to support the Institute both financially and materially to effectively carry out its mandate.
 
Appointment Requirements
• An earned PhD in a relevant science related course.
• Experience in research and consulting including published works in international journals.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies/institutions.
• Ten (10) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of middle level management within an institution of higher learning.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience with e-learning systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Thorough understanding of energy sector operations.
 
How to Apply
Interested persons should send their applications and detailed CV’s, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, e-mail address, day time mobile/telephone contact and names of three (3) referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 16th October 2015.
The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd. PO Box 30099 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.