1. Procurement Officer
The Procurement Officer will report to the Procurement Manager and will assist in the management and co-ordination of the procurement function to ensure efficient and effective delivery of service in line with the Public Procurement and Disposal law and laid down policies and procedures of the Corporation.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Procurement Officer will report to the Procurement Manager and will assist in the management and co-ordination of the procurement function to ensure efficient and effective delivery of service in line with the Public Procurement and Disposal law and laid down policies and procedures of the Corporation.
To assist the Procurement Manager in:
- Ensuring
timely, efficient and effective procurement of goods, services and works
and disposal of obsolete and idle assets
- Coordinating
with user departments on procurement requirements;
- Preparing
tender documents and maintaining procurement/disposal related documents.
- Assisting
in providing technical advice and secretariat services for
all procurement and disposal related committees;
- Placing
and processing Local Purchase Orders Conducting supplier evaluation and
rating;
- Supervising
cash purchases /stores management/ inspection and issuance of goods
- Any
other duties that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelors
Degree in Business Administration/Management/ Commerce or relevant field
of study.
- Diploma
in Purchasing and Supply Management or equivalent.
- 5
years post qualification relevant experience 3 of which should be at
management level.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
- High
integrity.
- Familiarity
with public procurement guidelines and procedures.
- Team
player.
- Strong
analytical and negotiation skills.
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
2. Engineering Assistant (Permanent Way)
Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, the Engineering Assistant, (Permanent Way) will assist in monitoring and regulating the concession with regard to permanent way in terms of design standards as per the Concession Contract.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, the Engineering Assistant, (Permanent Way) will assist in monitoring and regulating the concession with regard to permanent way in terms of design standards as per the Concession Contract.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitoring
compliance to all formal and informal provisions of the concession
agreements with regard to permanent way including performance,
availability, utilization and reliability;
- Contributing
towards the technical evaluation of investment proposals pertaining to
permanent way from the concessionaire, by examining the cost of proposed
works and carrying out site visits and inspections to check details of the
works for inclusion in the conceded assets accounts;
- Assisting
in updating the assets register pertaining to conceded permanent way
facilities and assets;
- Carrying
out joint track inspections to assess compliance in permanent way
maintenance standards, assess the condition of materials and evaluate
proposed useful life, check safety practices and assess the
availability/condition of non-conceded permanent way materials stocks;
- Assisting
the SHE Manager in investigating accidents with regard to permanent way;
- Undertaking
periodic audits of permanent way assets to check compliance with railway
safety standards; and
- Monitoring
the management of the Engineering Drawing office and plan room to guarantee
safety of the engineering records, especially permanent way drawings.
Requirements
- 'O'
Level Certificate 5 years experience in Permanent Way Maintenance and
Construction Works, 2 of which must have been in a Sub-Permanent Way
Inspector level.
- Diploma
in Civil Engineering
- Minimum
Sub-Permanent way Inspectors Certificate
- Rail
Safety Operators Certificate
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines
3. Estate Assistant
Reporting to the Real Estate Manager, the Estate Assistant will assist in the management of the Corporation's real Estate portfolio for maximum returns.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Real Estate Manager, the Estate Assistant will assist in the management of the Corporation's real Estate portfolio for maximum returns.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement
policies and procedures to effectively manage property
- Perform
a variety of administrative duties in ensuring compliance with policies
and laws affecting leasing of the property.
- Regular
inspection of the Corporation’s landed assets
- Ensuring
prompt and effective tenant/Landlord correspondences, rent collections and
site visits.
- Maintenance
and updating of property/tenants records including accounts payable and
accounts receivable
- Provide
day-to-day management of the property and maintain professional and
courteous relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
- Oversee
security deposit administration including inspecting units to determine
resident’s balance or refund
- Assist
the management with maintaining assets security measures, documenting
incidents, and sending proper reports/notification to management.
- Reporting
on monthly basis issues pertaining to asset/tenants administration and
management.
- Perform
other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- O
– level certificate or equivalent
- Diploma
in Property Management or equivalent
- Certificate
in proficiency in Microsoft Office: ICDL or equivalent
- 3
years experience in property management
- Demonstrate
strong multitasking, communication, organizational, and leadership
skills. Proactive, creative and results oriented
- Demonstrate
ability to read, analyze and interpret lease related documents, solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
- Ability
to perform in a busy, multi-tasking work environment
- Ability
to travel (between properties, training, errands, etc.) and work anywhere
in Kenya
4. Security Assistant
Reporting to the Security Services Manager, the Security Assistant will assist in carrying out physical inspection/investigation of the Corporation's assets and premises in the assigned region to ensure security as well as investigate security violations and incidents reported.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Security Services Manager, the Security Assistant will assist in carrying out physical inspection/investigation of the Corporation's assets and premises in the assigned region to ensure security as well as investigate security violations and incidents reported.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Investigating
cases of fraud and other security violation cases against the
Corporation’s assets in the region assigned,
- Liaising
with the police and the other law enforcing agencies in solving security
matters related to the Corporation in the assigned region,
- Supervising
outsourced security services in the region,
- Carrying
regional security reports as required.
Requirements
- 'O'
Level Certificate or equivalent;
- Certificate
in security management/fraud detective/forensic;
- 4
years experience in security /investigative matters preferably from the
police C.I.D or military;
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills;
- High
integrity;
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
- Possession
of a current Certificate of Good Conduct;
- Certificate
of discharge for those who have left formal employment;
- 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 19th April 2013.
Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya Railways is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 19th April 2013.
Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya Railways is an Equal Opportunity Employer