Kenya National
Shipping Line (KNSL) LTD
Managing Director
Kenya National Shipping Line (KNSL) Ltd, a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport invites applications for the post of Managing Director.
KNSL is engaged in
shipping activities, mainly of containerized cargo and shipping Agency
business.
It has the mandate, as
a National Carrier, to handle exports and imports to and from Kenya with an
objective of promoting the development of maritime transport sector within the
region and beyond.
Qualifications and Experience
- A
holder of University degree or its equivalent in Economics, Commerce,
Engineering, Law, Management or any other relevant disciplines.
- A
Masters Degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
- Computer
literacy.
- Mature
and respectable professional of over 35 years old.
- Adequate
planning and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
- Good
interpersonal communication within the organization, Agency networks and
the clientele.
- Ability
to provide leadership of a professional team and to promote team spirit at
work.
- Possess
a minimum of ten (10) years practical management experience at top level
management.
- Have
proven Financial Management Knowledge and Experience.
- Experience
in the Transport/Logistics Sector including the Shipping industry will be
an added advantage.
Job Description
The Managing Director shall be responsible among other duties for:
- Steering
the organization towards improving the market share in the shipping
industry.
- Leading
and motivating the Human Resource into achieving the specific targets
negotiated during performance contracting.
- Developing
a restructuring programme and proposing to the shareholders a rescue plan
for the National Carrier.
- Ensuring
effective organizational planning and availability of adequate resources
in the company.
- Managing
prudently all the resources of the organization.
- Determining
and monitoring the company’s products, services and programmes.
- Participating
in determining the organization’s vision, mission and purpose.
- Drawing
strategies that would lead to expansion of revenue base through
diversification into relevant untapped fields.
- Expanding
the organizations routes and agency network in tandem with the realities
of current shipping trends and market.
Applications;
Interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are invited to send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and names of two referees by mail to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692 - 00200
Nairobi
Applications should be received not later than 21st May, 2012
Applicants are further advised to provide full address, including telephone, fax and e-mail to facilitate faster communication.