Kenya Railways General Manager Business Development & Corporate Planning Job Vacancy

General Manager Business Development & Corporate Planning

Duties & Responsibilities

The General Manager will report to the Managing Director for effective management of the Corporation’s non-conceded assets, business development and strategic planning to ensure business growth and development.

The specific tasks include but not limited to:

·         Providing overall leadership in Business Development, Marketing, Research and planning activities of KRC;

·         Evaluation and development of new projects and business opportunities;

·         Managing and reviving growth from non-conceded assets;

·         Coordinating the development of the business strategy and performance monitoring in line with the Corporation’s objectives and targets;

·         Overseeing the sales and marketing activities of the Corporation;

·         Developing and implementing new business opportunities;

·         Monitoring and coordinating the organisations performance contract with the government;

·         Preparing and presenting divisional management papers for approval by the management.

Requirements

·         Must have a Bachelor of Commerce, Land Economics or equivalent;

·         Master in Business Administration would be an added advantage

·         Diploma in project management or marketing would be an added advantage;

·         Minimum of 10 years experience, 5 of which must be in at senior management level in a similar organization;

·         Excellent interpersonal , communication and negotiation skills;

·         Team player and strong leadership, organizational and management skills;

·         Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications;

·         Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Terms of offer

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form, attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications to the:

Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
Nairobi

to be received by Friday 27th May, 2011.

Note: Those who had applied for these positions previously need not apply.

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Railways Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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