Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) was
established by an Act of Parliament on 20th January, 1978 with the mandate to
maintain, improve and regulate all scheduled seaports along Kenya’s
Coast.
The key focus areas of KPA include
capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as
safety and security.
Due to the tremendous growth in
business, Kenya Ports Authority is seeking to recruit high calibre
professionals to support and strengthen its workforce.
The successful candidates will fill
the following positions:
Corporate Development Department
Senior Economist (Projects)
Grade HM2
1 Post
Overall Objective: Reporting to the Principal Economist (Planning & Development), the job holder is responsible for providing technical advice on the economic viability and sustainability of projects and their potential impact on Port development.
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Undertaking project feasibility
analysis and preparing project formulation proposals including project budgets
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Identifying and evaluating potential
investment opportunities that support business development initiatives
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Monitoring and evaluating project
activities and preparing regular project performance reports
·
Developing and regularly updating
projects database
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Analyzing changes in the demand for
port services and preparing long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts
including review of capital plan requirements
·
Collecting and analyzing
macro-economic and trade data
Requirements for the Post
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics,
Statistics, Mathematics, Project Management or in any other relevant field from
a recognized institution
·
Diploma in Project Management will be
an added advantage
·
Certificate in Statistical Package
for Social Sciences (SPSS) or any other relevant package
·
Member of a recognized professional
body
·
Good understanding of Research
Methodology
·
ICT Skills
·
Senior Management Courses
·
Thorough knowledge of Port Operations
·
Excellent analytical skills
·
Demonstrated high degree of
professional competency, administrative capabilities, initiative and a thorough
understanding of Public Sector Policy and Reforms, Corporate Planning and
relevant legislation that impact on attainment of the Corporate goals
·
5 years relevant experience in a
similar role in a reputable organization
Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineer
(Planning)
Grade HM2
1 Post
Summary of the Job: The job holder is responsible for monitoring and
controlling repairs of electronic components of Mobile Cranes, Harbour Mobile
Cranes, Forklift Trucks, Portal Cranes and Spreaders and is also responsible
for the planning of maintenance of the equipment
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Maintaining equipment operational
performance data for the purpose of maintenance plans generations. Planning and
monitoring the implementation of maintenance plans
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Liaising with Departmental Sectional
and Unit Heads on a daily basis to obtain information on the progress of
planned and breakdown maintenance
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Maintaining and analyzing equipment
maintenance and availability data for department action plans for maintenance
improvement
·
Planning and monitoring electronics
repairs of the equipment in the department
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Liaising with Operations on a daily
basis to obtain information on ship cargo and berthing plan and facilitating
the delivery of equipment complete with appropriate attachments such as boom or
coil ram, long/short fork, etc, fitted as specified by operations
·
Reviewing the work reports of section
Superintendents, thereby conducting work study with a view to improving
efficiency, work environment/conditions and techniques
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Planning for and monitoring effective
and efficient use of resources (staff, time, equipment, materials, spares,
tools, etc) in the section
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Preparing procurement plans for
spares, materials and tools in line with the Public Procurement & Disposal
Act 2005 and Regulations 2006
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Ensuring supplier invoices are
processed in line with the Stores Policy
Requirements for the Post
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B.Sc. or B.Eng. Degree in Electrical
/ Electronics Engineering or in any other relevant field from a recognized
institution
·
Registered as an Engineer with
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
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Membership with the Institution of
Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
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Current valid annual practicing
license from the Engineers Board of Kenya
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Senior Management Courses
·
ICT Skills
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Knowledge of AutoCAD
·
Good knowledge of Port Operations and
Equipment
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Demonstrated high degree of
professional competency, administrative capabilities and initiative in the
general organization and management of Cargo Handling Equipment
·
5 years relevant experience in a
similar role in a reputable organization
Senior Communications Officer (Internal Communication &
Publications)
Grade HM2
1 Post
Overall Objective: Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, the job holder will be responsible for enhancing the Authority’s corporate identity/image through communication and promotion of goodwill and mutual understanding between the Authority and its various publics, especially the media, customers and the community.
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Acting as a point of contact and
liaison between KPA and various publics to enhance the Authority’s corporate
image.
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Formulating and implementing new
Public Relations and communication Strategies to help the Authority achieve its
overall objectives.
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Co-ordinating the writing, editing
and production of the Authority’s communication collaterals: newsletters,
magazines and brochures, updates and other publications as may be necessary
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Recommending, planning and
implementing informational and promotional strategies and tactics (campaigns)
to enhance corporate visibility
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Planning, executing and ensuring
standardization of all communication collateral, e.g. speeches, press releases,
opinion pieces, briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, photography,
videography, traditional and new media
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Ensuring the Authority’s events and
activities are conducted to the best professional standards and are aligned
with the overall corporate strategic plan and communications objectives
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Proactively monitoring activities and
situations so as to detect issues before they emerge (Environmental scanning),
particularly those issues which could impact negatively on the business
reputation and devise appropriate communication strategies to address them
Requirements for the Post
·
A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
plus a post-graduate Diploma in Journalism, Mass communication or Public
Relations from a recognized institution
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Eight (8) years of relevant
experience in a busy newsroom, a publishing organization, a strategic
communications agency or a Public Relations/Communication Department of a busy
organization, among others
Key Competencies
The preferred candidate must possess
demonstrable qualities in the following areas:
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Strong communication, analytical and
interpersonal skills
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Good grasp of internal and external
communication architecture and dynamics
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Excellent writing and editing skills
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Ability to generate good press releases,
key message pointers and speeches
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Knack for catchy headline writing
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Good photography skills with an
excellent eye for good illustrative materials, including caption writing
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Ability to re-write copy and inject
flair
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Good understanding of print and electronic
production processes
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Ability to liaise with contributors
to publications and ensure strict adherence to deadlines
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Ability to show creativity,
initiative and good judgment
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Proficiency in Desktop Publishing,
Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet
Other Competencies
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Action and detail oriented
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Flair for Event Management
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Highly motivated to drive projects to
completion
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Good sense of responsibility and
accountability
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Ability to work independently and
with urgency
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Ability to work long hours
Economist (Planning)
Grade HM3
1 Post
Overall Objective: Reporting to the Senior Economist (Planning) , the job holder will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of strategic plans as well as project studies to determine their feasibility and performance.
Tasks and Responsibilities
·
Carrying out research and data
analysis to enable effective planning and achievement of the Authority’s
objectives.
·
Monitoring performance of the
implementation of policies and programmes in line with the Strategic, Business,
Master Plan including the long-term national Vision 2030
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Assisting in managing the performance
contracting process
·
Participating in Strategic Planning
for the Authority
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Carrying out analysis on business
projection and forecasting
·
Preparing regular monitoring and
evaluation reports
·
Collecting and analysing
macro-economic and trade data
Requirements for the Post
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics,
Mathematics, Project Management or in any other relevant field from a
recognized institution
·
Diploma in Project Management will be
an added advantage
·
Member of a recognized professional
body
·
Management Development Courses
·
ICI Skills
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Good knowledge of Port Operations
·
Good analytical skills
·
Research skills
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Evaluating research projects
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Strategic thinking, planning and
management skills
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Presentation and oral communication
skills
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Supervisory skills and creativity
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3 years relevant experience at lower
management level
Principal Economist (Policy &
Research)
Grade HM1
1 Post
Overall Objective: Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, the
job holder is in charge of promoting high quality policy relevant research in
support of the Authority’s development agenda and ensuring that KPA policy
programs are informed by research.
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Identifying critical research issues
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Developing research strategies
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Developing guidelines for assessing
research quality and managing databases critical to research on port
operations/development
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Developing, managing, monitoring and
evaluating a portfolio of research projects
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Providing quality assurance for all
research work and reports, including proposals, ethical reviews and
research/donor reports
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Promoting culture change around
research within KPA
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Ensuring policy and operations
coordination, and maintains institutional relations with the government and
stakeholders, especially on matter relating to port development
Requirements for the Post
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics,
Statistics or Mathematics or in any other relevant field from a recognized
institution
·
Master’s Degree in Economics,
Statistics or Mathematics or in any other relevant field from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage
·
Certificate in Statistical Package
for Social Sciences (SPSS) or any other relevant package
·
Member of a recognized professional
body
·
Good understanding of Research
Methodology
·
ICT Skills
·
Thorough knowledge of Port Operations
·
Excellent analytical skills. Thorough
understanding of Corporate Planning/ Strategy, Public Sector Policy,
Performance Management regimes including the Performance Contract framework
·
Demonstrated high degree of
professional competency, administrative capabilities, initiative and a thorough
understanding of Public Sector Policy and Reforms, Corporate Planning and
relevant legislation that impact on attainment of the Corporate goals
·
5 years relevant experience in a
similar role in a reputable organization
Other Qualifications and Abilities
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Strong conceptual and
research/analytical skills with attention to detail and contextual background
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Ability to think strategically and
rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources into
conclusions and recommendations
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Creativity and problem solving skills
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Presentation and oral communication
skills
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Supervisory skills
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Ability to provide specialized advice
and guidance to external partners
How to Apply
Kenya Ports Authority is an Equal
Opportunity Employer (EOE) and female candidates and People Living with Disabilities
(PLWD) are encouraged to apply.
If your qualifications and career objectives match the requirements of any of the above positions, please submit your application with detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating your qualifications, experience, present position, e-mail address and mobile telephone number with copies of your certificates and testimonials on or before 17th July, 2015 to:
The Managing Director,
Kenya Ports Authority,
P.O. Box 95009- 80104,
Mombasa, Kenya.