REF. NO. NuPEA/REC/01/08/2023
The position is responsible for general leadership and strategic direction of the Agency in the implementation of its mandate that includes; promoting and implementing Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme, carrying out research and development, and capacity building in the energy and petroleum sectors, in compliance with the Energy Act No.1 of 2019 in order to realize and attain goals in line with the Agency’s mission and vision.
Key Responsibilities
Providing strategic leadership in the development, promotion, execution/ implementation of Kenya’s nuclear power programme;
Providing overall leadership in the coordination of strategic research and development, knowledge management and capacity building programmes in the energy and petroleum sectors to enhance uptake of new technologies and innovations for safe, efficient and sustainable energy solutions;
Overseeing stakeholder engagements, creation of awareness and dissemination of information to ensure support for the nuclear power programme and the research and development in the energy sector;
Overseeing the formulation, implementation and review of corporate strategy, and alignment of the mandate, resources and vision of the Agency while coordinating corporate performance management, risk management and quality assurance;
Overseeing the development of legislation, regulations and policies required for Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme;
Providing overall leadership in the management of financial resources and human capacity development within the Agency.
Key Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications: –
Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent in the fields of Engineering, Nuclear Science, Law, Finance, Economics or Energy and related fields;
Masters degree in relevant field as above;
Has 15 year experience of service, 7 years must be in a Senior Position;
At least 3 years’ experience in Nuclear Energy or relevant field;
Is a member in good standing of the relevant professional association;
Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrate Knowledge of Corporate Governance/ Leadership/ Strategic Management.
Terms of Service and Remuneration.The appointment is for a period of three (3) years renewable once subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets. NuPEA offers salary and benefits consistent with scales approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.Other RequirementsShortlisted candidates will be expected to present the following clearance Certificates to fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Leadership and Integrity Act:Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV), bio-data form and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, current remuneration and names and contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record. Applications to be sent through post or delivered to the following address: -The Board Chairman
Nuclear Power and Energy Agency
KAWI COMPLEX, 4th Floor
Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road
P.O. Box 26374-00100
NAIROBI
or
emailed to ceorecruitment@nuclear.co.ke
Applications must be received by 5.00 pm on 20th September, 2023. Canvasing in any manner shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
The detailed Job Description and Bio-Data Form can be accessed in the Agency’s website; www.nuclear.co.ke.
NuPEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality
Apply via :
ceorecruitment@nuclear.co.ke
