Port Manager: Kenya Railways Corporation Jobs

Port Manager (JG M3)
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Planning & Business Development, the manager will ensure efficient and effective Port operations at Kisumu Port.
The specific duties will include:
  • Overall Management of Port/Marine Operations at the Kisumu Ports and Piers.
  • Revenue Generation to meet and surpass expected Targets
  • Management and updating Port Client Database
  • Provision of   expected Customer Service to Clients  and Stakeholders
  • Ensuring enforcement of Port regulations on security, safety, health and environment in all port operations.
  • Liaising with Police and other Government law and regulations enforcement agencies in matters touching on Kisumu Port.
  • Maintaining oversight on gate and wharf operations.
  • Monthly and Annual Management Reporting on Port operations and revenue.
  • Budget Formulation an implementation.
  • Responsible for all non-conceded Marine assets in Kisumu Port and KR Piers/Lake Ports.
Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration/management or Commerce
  • Diploma in Business Administration/management
  • Certificate of competency in shipping/Port Operations or training as a Marine Officer will be an added advantage;
  • 5 years experience in shipping operations 3 of which must be at the rank of captain or chief officer;
  • Ability to manage high volume work flow with minimum supervision
  • Outstanding and demonstratable verbal and written  communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in standard  office Computer Programs and applications
  • Experience working with ERP will be an added advantage.
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 28th May, 2010.
Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.