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SERVICE CHARTER PROCEDURES

1. Response to enquiries

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

Send enquiry by:

walk in, telephone call, in writing (e-mail/letter), via social media platforms, Website Talk Chat

Mon - Fri

8am - 5pm

Customer

2

Acknowledge customer enquiry

Within 24 Hours

Customer Relations Management Officer/Co

3

Assess the nature of the enquiry

Instant

Customer Relations Management Officer/Co

4

In consultation with the relevant officer, respond to customer with information being sought

Within 3 Days

Customer Relations Management Officer/Co

5

Where applicable: visitor to leave message or schedule an appointment.

-Follow-up with relevant officer to schedule an appointment

-Follow-up with customer to ensure response is given

Instant

Within 2 Days

Customer Relations Management Officer/Co

Customer Relations Management Officer/Co


Path Service Turn-Around-Time

6 Days

2. Complaints Resolutions

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

Submit complaint in writing to the Agency via the website online form, E-mail and Letter.

0

Complainant/Customer

2

Acknowledge receipt of the complaint filed against the Agency.

1

Complaints Handling Officer

3

The complaint shall be assessed for admissibility, the Agency’s mandate to remedy it, complexity and whether it requires investigation and prepare a response of the decision.

2

Complaints Handling Officer

4

If another institution is better positioned to remedy the complaint, it shall be submitted to concerned institution the complainant shall be responded to and advised of this by E-mail and Letter.

7

Chief Executive Officer

5

If the complaint is simple recommended resolution action shall be identified and taken by the respondent department and a response submitted to the complainant by E-mail and Letter.

7

Head of Department (i.e. of respondent department)

6

If the complaint is complex and requires investigation shall be investigated and an investigation report provided that establishes the facts and recommends resolution action options

14

Director Internal Audit

7

For investigated complaints, the resolution action shall be implemented.

14

Head of Department (i.e. of respondent department)

8

If the complaint is complex but does not require investigation it shall be forwarded to the respondent department to verify the facts, implement the resolution action and provide a resolution report.

14

Head of Department (i.e. of respondent department)

9

For complex complaints the SSAC shall convene to consider the Investigation/Resolution Report and make decision and prepare a response.

1

Complaints Handling Officer

10

The decision and resolution action shall be communicated to the complainant, respondent department and other interested parties in writing by E-mail and Letter.

5

Chief Executive Officer

11

Complaints Database shall be updated with the details of the complaint, resolution action and progress of its implementation and a quarterly report submitted to the CAJ.

1

Complaints Handling Officer

12

Sensitise the Management and Staff on the Complaints handling Mechanisms once a year.

1

Complaints Handling Officer

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

35 days

3. Request for information

Step

Activity

No. of Days

Actor

1

Submit request for information detailing the particulars in writing to the Agency via the website online form, E-mail and Letter.

0

Customer

2

Where the request is for urgent requests (i.e. the information sought concerns the life or liberty of a person) shall be responded to immediately.

2

Access to Information Officer

3

Acknowledge receipt of the request for information. 

2

Access to Information Officer

4

Assess the request including confirming that the Agency holds the information being sought and a decision (i.e. to provide access, not to or transfer) made shall be prepared for approval. 

2

Access to Information Officer

5

Where the information requested or part of is to be provided by another public entity the applicants request shall be forwarded to the relevant public institution and the applicant shall responded to and advised of this.

7

Chief Executive Officer

6

If the request has been declined, respond to the applicant providing reasons for it and advise on how the applicant may appeal to The Commission on Administrative Justice-Office of the Ombudsman (CAJ).

2

Chief Executive Officer

7

If the request has been approved submit a response to the applicant advising of the applicable fees, mode of payment, and process of accessing the information.

2

Chief Executive Officer

8

Provide access to the information by inspection or submitting the applicant by E-mail or letter. 

14

Access to Information Officer

9

Update in the requisite schedule, prepare and submit quarterly reports on the access to information requests received and handled.

1

Access to Information Officer

10

Sensitise the Management and Staff on the Access to Information Mechanisms once a year.

1

Access to Information Officer

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

18 days

4. Recruitment

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

Submission of application letters to include CVs, copy of ID, Application letter, Academic certificates

21 days

Applicant

2

Appointment of longlisting and shortlisting committees 

7 days

Chief Executive Officer

3

Longlisting of all applications received

21 days

Chair Long listing committee

4

Shortlisting of qualified candidates

7 days

Chair Short listing committee

5

Appointment of interview panelists 

1 day

Chief Executive Officer

6

Invitation for interview

1 day

Manager, Human Resource

7

Conduct interviews

7 days

Interview Panel

8

Notify successful and unsuccessful interviewees

3 days

Manager, Human Resource

9

Successful candidate reports to work 

1 day

Applicant

10

Conduct Orientation/Induction

14 days

Manager, Human Resource

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

90 days

5. Attachment, Internship and Apprenticeship

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

PSC recommends qualified candidates for the specific positions

14 days

Public Service Commission

2

Engage and orient the Attaches, Interns and Apprentices within their respective durations

14 days

Manager, Human Resource

3

Acknowledge to PSC that the Attaches, Interns and Apprentices are on board

2 days

Manager, Human Resources

4

At the end of their respective periods, the Attaches, Interns and Apprentices are released and a recommendation letter issued to them

End of the period

Manager, Human Resources

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

30 days

6. Registration of suppliers

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

The Agency to advertise for registration of suppliers in all categories in the local dailies and NuPEA website: www.nuclear.co.ke

Every 2 years

Supply Chain Manager

2

The suppliers will submit their business profiles in hard copies in triplicate to the Agency

7 days

Suppliers

3

Evaluation of prospective suppliers

21 days

Chair Evaluation Committee

4

Suppliers notified of successful registration or otherwise

1 day

Supply Chain Manager

5

AGPO/YAGPO category registration is continuous

-

Supply Chain Manager

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

30 days

7. Procurement

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

Submission of  quotations/tenders for invitation of bidders to quote within the closing dates

21 days

Supply Chain Manager

2

Opening of Tenders /Quotations by the opening committee, in the presence of bidders’ representatives who may choose to attend the opening process. 

1 day

Tender opening committee

3

Evaluation of the tender by the evaluation committee 

7 days

Tender Evaluation committee

4

Review of the evaluation report and issue a professional opinion for the Chief Executive Officers approval

7 days

Supply Chain Manager

5

Notification to all bidders of the outcome of the process.

7 days

Supply Chain Manager

6

Preparation of a purchase order/service order and share with the successful bidder

7 days

Supply Chain Manager

7

Preparation of a contract where necessary

7 days

Supply Chain Manager/Legal department

8

Goods and services are delivered 

7 days

Supplier

9

Inspection & Acceptance of goods/services 

7 days

Inspection & Acceptance Committee

10

Where Projects require project implementation team, one will be formed.

7 days

Chief Executive Officer

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

120 days

8. Payment to suppliers within the agreed credit period

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

Supplier to submit invoice(s) and receive a stamped copy

Instant

Supplier

2

The invoice is posted to the Accounting system

2 days

Accountant

3

Procurement documentations for goods and services supplied are forwarded to finance for payment

7 days

Supply Chain Manager

4

Verification of documents to ensure they are authentic i.e. LPO/LSO, Professional opinion ,delivery note ,requisitions ,goods and acceptance certificates

5 days

Manager, Finance and Accounts

5

Preparation of payment vouchers

1 day

Accountant

6

Verification of payment voucher

1 day

Accountant

7

Authorization of payment voucher

3 days

Manager, Finance and Accounts

8

Approval for payment of goods and services

3 days

Manager, Finance and Accounts

9

Payment for goods/services applied

7 days

Manager, Finance and Accounts

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

30 days

9. Disseminating information, education and communication on the nuclear power programme and on energy Conservation

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

Invite target stakeholders and follow up on invitations

14 days

Director, Information Advocacy and Communication

2

Undertake stakeholder interaction 

5 days

Director, Information Advocacy and Communication

3

Prepare and publish report of the event.

3 days

Publicity and Advocacy/Communication Officer

4

Develop an implementation matrix to implement report recommendations

3 days

Publicity and Advocacy/Communication Officer

5

Conduct public opinion/awareness survey

-

Director, Information Advocacy and Communication

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

22 days

10. Provision of educational opportunities, scholarships and bursaries in energy sector related fields

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

Visit NuPEA website (www.nuclear.co.ke) or visit the office or view as advertised in the print and media to access schedule of available capacity building opportunities and application requirements

Instant

Applicant

2

Apply for opportunity within stipulated time and requirements 

Instant

Applicant

3

Get acknowledgement of the application 

24 hours

Director, Energy R&D

4

Constitute a committee to review program applications

1 day

Director, Energy R&D

5

Review of program applications to identify final candidates and send feedback

7 days

Director, Energy R&D

6

Receive feedback on acceptance/rejection

14 days

Applicant

7

If the applicant accepts the offer, submit detail requirements to enroll into the program 

14 days

Applicant

8

Successful candidates enroll into the programme and provided with requisite support as per scholarship/bursary programme

Within timelines

Applicant

9

Submit periodic performance reports until completion

Periodically

Applicant

10

Provide comments and feedback on submitted performance reports

Periodically

Director, Energy R&D

11

Register into energy competency database

Instant

Applicant

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

23 days

11. Collaboration in energy research

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

Visit NuPEA website or visit the office or view as advertised in the print and media to access published energy research projects

Instant

Applicant

2

Request for detailed information on research proposal (online)

Instant

Applicant

3

Get acknowledgement of the application

24 hours

Applicant

4

Assess eligibility of the applicant

14 days

Director, Energy R&D

5

if eligible, receive detailed proposal

Instant

Applicant

6

Submit application for collaboration in a specific research project

Within given timelines

Applicant

7

Receive feedback on acceptance/rejection

14 days

Applicant

8

Enter into collaboration agreement or non-disclosure agreement

Continuous

Director, Energy R&D

9

Commence the research project

Instant

Applicant

10

Submit periodic performance reports until completion

Quarterly

Applicant

11

Receive comments and feedback on submitted reports

14 days

Director, Energy R&D

12

Submit and present final research output

At end of research

Applicant

13

Submit the final report to the management and the Technical Sub-Committee of the Board

At end of research

Director, Energy R&D

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

43 days

12. Availing of energy research findings and other related material

Step

Event/Activity/Action

Time/No. of Days

Actor

1

Visit NuPEA website to view list of all completed/published energy research projects

Instant

Applicant

2

Click to access an abridged report on the research projects

Instant

Applicant

3

Submit a request to receive detailed information

Instant

Applicant

4

Get acknowledgment of the request

24 hours

Applicant

5

Assess eligibility of the applicant

7 days

Director, Energy R&D

6

Send feedback on requested information to eligible applicants and related conditions subject to access to intellectual property and disclosure rights

7 days

Director, Energy R&D

7

Receive the requested research findings and related material

1 day

Applicant

Path Service Turn-Around-Time

15 days