Kenya Ferry Services is a State Corporation, established under the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya and operating under the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works, mandated with the operation of ferries in the Country. The Company’s headquarters are set along the expansive shores of the beautiful and splendid Indian Ocean overlooking the magnificent view of the channel at Peleleza, Likoni, Mombasa.
To strengthen its
workforce, KFSL is seeking to recruit dynamic, highly driven and result
oriented individuals for the following positions:
Assistant Operations Officer –
Grade FM6: Post Ref: 1000/40/43//2020 – 2 Posts
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior
Operations Officer, the Assistant Operations Officer will be responsible for
allocating duties to operational staff and oversee smooth running of
operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate movement and availability of ferries as
per operational schedule;
- Consolidate traffic sheets and pre-sea checks for
records taking and ferry performance;
- Monitor flow of traffic to ensure safe service;
- Ensure operational staff are equipped with
necessary working equipment;
- Ensure staff availability as per rota; and
- Ensure staff performs their duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Diploma in in Social Science/Management,
preferably in marine transport or any other related field from a
recognized institution;
- Standard Training for Certification and Watch
keeping (STCW);
- Certificate of Seamanship; and
- 3 years relevant working experience preferably in
marine transport
How to Apply
Kenya Ferry Services is
an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within
the organization. Applicants comprising persons living with disabilities
(PWDs), those from marginalized areas, youth and women are encouraged to apply.
TERMS OF SERVICE AND
REMUNERATION
All the above positions
are challenging and offer attractive and competitive remuneration packages
which include basic salary, house allowance, medical cover, leave travel
allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government Public
Service guidelines.
SELECTION COMMUNIQUE
Shortlisted candidates
will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya, 2010 and should submit among other documents;
- Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate
of Criminal Investigations;
- Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans
Board;
- Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority;
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission; and
- Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
If you believe your
career objectives match the above roles, please submit your application, on or
before 2nd November, 2020 on our recruitment portal recruitment.kenyaferry.co.ke Only
applications made on the recruitment portal will be accepted.
Applications without
relevant qualifications, copies of documentation/ details as sought for will
not be considered. Any form of Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
