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Research Assistant – Data Collection & Analytics (Kenya Power International)

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Applications are hereby invited for the following vacancy with Kenya Power

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/948

Reporting to the Deputy Director, IES&R, the Research Assistant, Data Collection & Analytics being part of a team of researchers conducting research in team management and employee behavior shall undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Data collection on team structure and how to foster Company culture
  • Data analysis using appropriate statistical software
  • Facilitate and help organize workshops that are designed to promote Company culture
  • Identification of ‘role-models’ to work with teams
  • Collaborate with other researchers in the project teams to relate inputs and outputs across models
  • Development of technical reports

The successful candidate will be placed on a 6 month’s fixed term contract.

Appointment Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
  • More than one-year experience in data analytics
  • Demonstrable use of statistical software’s
  • Leadership skills in projects
  • Possession of skills in data mining and literature search
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on https://www.kplc.co.ke Applications should be received not later than Monday, 29th July 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Internship Opportunities (September – November 2019 Intake)

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In line with the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, Kenya Power is offering recent Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma graduates an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills. The internship opportunities are available in various departments for a maximum period of three (3) months with effect from September 2019.

Requirements

  1. Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
  2. Should have graduated with a Degree or Diploma from a recognised institution within the last two (2) years
  3. Should have a valid introduction letter from the learning institution

Categories

– Graduate Internships Reference No. KP1/INTGRAD/19/03

– Diploma Internships Reference No. KP1/INTDIP/19/03

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons should submit their applications online by visiting the Kenya Power website:  https://www.kplc.co.ke under the Public Information tab and Career Opportunities section. Applications should be received not later than 31st July 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Industrial Attachment Opportunities (September – November 2019 Intake)

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In line with the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, Kenya Power is offering continuing Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma students an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills. The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various departments for a maximum period of three (3) months with effect from September 2019.

Requirements

  1. Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
  2. Should be a continuing student pursuing a Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution
  3. Should have a valid introduction letter from the learning institution

Categories

  1. Undergraduate Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTGRAD/19/03
  2. Diploma Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTDIP/19/03

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons should submit their applications online by visiting the Kenya Power website:  https://www.kplc.co.ke under the Public Information tab and Career Opportunities section. Applications should be received not later than 31st July 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Use these two Paybill numbers to purchase power tokens- Kenya Power advises Kenyans

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company, KPLC, has advised Kenyans to only use its two official playbills to purchase power tokens. This latest warning comes after thousands of Kenyans were conned by KPLC power tokens brokers.

Also read: How to easily pay for your electricity bills; a list of all official procedures

Via a presser, the utility power company customers to use its two official pay bill numbers which are 888880 and 888888 for pre-paid services and post-paid services respectively. Read also;How to purchase KPLC tokens via Paybill option

KPLC says investigations have been mounted to unearth alleged fraud in pre and Post paid billing.
“Investigations on allegations of fraud in the pre and post-paid billing systems at Kenya Power have been ongoing for several months now.

“The matter is currently being investigated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) due to the criminal nature of the fraud. We are giving the DCI all the necessary support and we are confident that now the net has been cast, the culprits will be caught and appropriate action taken,” the statement reads in part.

Kenya Power takes action against employees involved in tokens fraud
Kenya Power has also taken action against the employees who were involved in the fraud case as part of the measures taken after the incident.

“In the meantime, our own internal processes are in full gear. As a result, administrative measures have already been taken on employees who have been found culpable. To avoid a recurrence, we have developed elaborate systems to ensure that our billing systems is foolproof and cannot be compromised.
“This is an ongoing process that involves continuous investment in IT infrastructure. We will continue streamlining our billing system to ensure that our clients get value for money,” Kenya Power stated.

Customers can either buy tokens via the paybill option or visit KPLC tokens purchase outlets in KPLC offices.

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