Assistant Manager, System Studies

About

Reporting to the Manager, Transmission System Planning, this role is responsible for system studies for system reinforcement, power evacuation and electricity-access projects supporting a robust, reliable, efficient and cost-effective transmission system. It requires a master's degree, an engineering bachelor's degree, EBK professional registration and practising licence, IEK full membership, leadership training, and 12 years' relevant experience including three years at Principal Engineer grade or comparable. Job grade: KET 4. Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable. Number of posts: One (1) position. Reference: KETRACO/5/1C/40/244/VOL I - B (11/2026). Duty station: KAWI Complex, 4th Floor, Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road, Nairobi.

How to apply

Submit an application clearly indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No. as the subject heading via the joblink posted on the KETRACO website. Hard copies shall not be considered. Provide a signed application letter; detailed CV; copies of academic and professional certificates; and a copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

Responsibilities

• Leading project teams in modelling of national and regional power systems and system studies.
• Overseeing adherence to timelines, quality targets and costs of power system modelling and system studies.
• Overseeing the supervision of consultants in power system studies.
• Identifying and monitors the performance targets of the division.
• Appraising the performance of Senior Engineers.
• Supervising and offering professional guidance to Senior Engineers and Engineers in the Transmission System Planning Department.
• Assessing the skills and knowledge requirements of the Division and prepares capacity development proposals.
• Giving guidance for continuous improvement of processes with respect to performing power system modelling and performance of power system studies.
• Providing supervisory direction in performing power system modelling and performance of power system studies.
• Accounts and ensures prudent use of all finances and assets assigned to the Division.
• Coordinates with other Division's towards achievement of departmental goals.
• Developing and implementing strategies in system studies for achievement of Division's objectives.
• Proposing and monitoring the work plans and budgets for the Division.
• Coordinating within the Division the review of energy sector planning documents.
• Developing the technical guidelines and standards for the modelling power systems and carrying out system studies, by the application of sound engineering and economic principles.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Full member with the Institution of Engineer of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Engineer or in a comparable position.
• A Signed application letter.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.