The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, (formerly, the Rural Electrification Authority) a State Corporation established under the Energy Act, 2019, is mandated to enhance provision of electricity in the rural areas of the country as well as develop, manage and promote the use of renewable energy in Kenya. Through its mandate, the Corporation seeks to improve the socio- economic well-being of Kenyans living in rural areas as well as develop cheap alternatives to sources of energy through the promotion of renewable energy.
The Corporation is looking for highly experienced, motivated and results oriented individuals to fill the vacancies in the organization. The applicants must be self-driven individuals who are focused and committed to driving the Corporation towards achieving its mandate. They will work with the departmental teams in spearheading/embracing innovation, work ethics and must possess high level of integrity.
Applications are invited from professionals who meet ALL the minimum qualifications for the following positions;
SECURITY DEPARTMENT
SECURITY OFFICER, GRADE REREC 6 (2 POSTS)
Responsibilities
- Securing premises and personnel by patrolling property;
- Monitoring surveillance equipment;
- Inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points;
- Permitting entry and raising alarm in case of Security breach;
- Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities;
- Informing violators of policy and procedures;
- Restraining trespassers;
- Controlling traffic by directing drivers;
- Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities;
- Ensuring operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements;
- Troubleshooting malfunctions;
- Calling for repairs;
- Evaluating new equipment and techniques;
- Investigating incidences of security lapse in the Corporation in liaison with the Police and other security agencies; and\Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-
- Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Criminology, Security Management, criminology or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- Served in Disciplined forces;
- Proficiency in Computer applications;
- Physically, mentally and medically fit; and
- Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of Constitution
How to Apply
- Apply for a position through a standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates;
- All applicants MUST complete the BIO DATA Form which should be obtained in the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation website and send the same in EXCEL to the Chief Executive Officer on jobs@rea.co.ke. PDF and SCANNED bio data will be rejected.
- Only the candidates offered employment shall be required to present the following clearance certificates:
- Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Corporation(KRA);
- Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC);
- Clearance Certificates from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
- A current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
- Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit HARD COPIES of their applications together with their updated Curriculum Vitae, CERTIFIED copies of academic and professional certificates on or before the closing dates.
- Qualified persons including physically challenged, youth, minority groups and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be sent to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
So as to reach on/or before 26th June 2023.
