Rift Valley Railways
(RVR), is the Kenya – Uganda concessionaire exclusively operating freight
(including marine) and passenger rail services in Kenya and Uganda under a 25
year concession agreement signed with both governments in 2006.
RVR has now embarked on a USD 287 million fully funded five year turn around programme that will see it improve its operations and achieve its vision of being the Best Transport and Logistics partner in Africa by 2020.
In order to execute this ambitious programme and to achieve its vision, RVR
seeks to recruit highly driven and motivated Professionals to fill the
following positions:RVR has now embarked on a USD 287 million fully funded five year turn around programme that will see it improve its operations and achieve its vision of being the Best Transport and Logistics partner in Africa by 2020.
Key Account Managers, Kampala and Nairobi (2)
Ref RVR 12/2/11
Reporting to the Business Manager within your respective operational region, you will be responsible for the management of the relationship with the customers within your portfolio.
This role will combine business development and customer interfacing.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
- Managing
the assigned client base so as to ensure that sales targets are met.
- Prospecting
for new clients, pitching for business and signing contracts.
- Engaging
clients to identify untapped transportation business opportunities so as
to grow volume and value.
- Identifying
customer requirements that fall outside the current service range and
communicating these to management for action.
- Preparing
sales reports.
- Undertaking
market surveys and gathering intelligence
- Managing
customer care in line with the company policy.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A
university degree and relevant professional qualifications such as CIM
- Three
to five years’ experience, preferably in the transportation sector.
- Commercial
acumen and sale closing ability
- Strong
commercial awareness in respect to the transport and logistics sector
- Strong
negotiation, relationship building, team playing and interpersonal skills,
and
- Excellent
communication skills.
Railway Maintenance Manager
Ref RVR 12/2/12
Reporting to General Manager Permanent Way, you will assume responsibility for Planning and Control of maintenance and for the production area of Permanent Way.
Your duties will include:
Ref RVR 12/2/12
Reporting to General Manager Permanent Way, you will assume responsibility for Planning and Control of maintenance and for the production area of Permanent Way.
Your duties will include:
- Supporting
the budgetary process by setting parameters and defining annual
maintenance plans.
- Preparing
annual maintenance and rehabilitation plans for Permanent Way and
equipment
- Effectively
manage the implementation of Permanent Way related projects.
- Overseeing
the production of parts, ensuring the attainment of quantity and quality
targets.
- Ensuring
compliance with environment and OSHA legislation and related work
standards and policies.
- Ensuring
compliance with work processes and procedures and technical standards.
- Monitoring
the performance of the maintenance and production team to ensure
achievement of set targets.
The Ideal candidate will have:
- A
degree in Civil Engineering
- Registration
with the Engineers Registration Board
- At
least 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience
of managing large teams of employees and contracts
- Knowledge
of PDCA/SDCA, Pareto Diagram,
5W - 2H plan, Ishikawa Diagram, Control Charts, etc.
- A
proven track record of implementing 5S Kaisen, and have knowledge of Six
Sigma
- Computer
literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools
- Excellent
communication skills
- Holders
of Master’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management are
preferred
- Knowledge
in MS Project will be an added advantage
Civil Engineer
Ref RVR 12/2/13
Reporting to General Manager Permanent Way, you will assume responsibility for the maintenance of track and some sections in the corridor from Mombasa to Kampala.
Your duties will include:
Ref RVR 12/2/13
Reporting to General Manager Permanent Way, you will assume responsibility for the maintenance of track and some sections in the corridor from Mombasa to Kampala.
Your duties will include:
- Planning,
executing and controlling major /minor maintenance programs and work in
the section, including all capital projects in Permanent Way.
- Maintenance
of all conceded buildings, bridges, viaducts, culverts, jetties and water
supplies.
- Planning
and controlling all the resources in the region.
- Budgeting
and Budget Control.
- Facilitating
Training of Assistant Civil Engineers and Permanent Way Inspectors.
- Ensuring
that track infrastructure is maintained to the recommended parameters.
- Carrying
out routine line inspections in the sections as per Engineering
Instructions.
- Ensuring
safe and quick restoration of track after any blockage of line with
minimal delay to traffic.
- Carry
out detailed accident investigations to verify the cause with a view to
curbing any future track related recurrences.
- Submit
periodic reports to General Manager on activities in the Region.
- Manage
Labour/Material Contracts in the Region on behalf of the General Manager
The Ideal candidate will have:
- Degree
in Civil Engineering.
- Registration
with the Engineers Registration Board.
- 5 years
of relevant experience
- Computer
literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools
- Knowledge
of statutory regulations covering Civil Engineering
- Wide
exposure in Civil Engineering Projects.
- Experience
of managing large teams of employees and contracts
- Communication
and managerial skills
- Training
in permanent way design, construction and management as an added advantage
Logistics Operations Manager
Ref EAR&H12/2/1
Reporting to the General Manager, Business Development & Strategy, you will be responsible for supporting the development of innovative transport solutions.
Key responsibilities will include:
Ref EAR&H12/2/1
Reporting to the General Manager, Business Development & Strategy, you will be responsible for supporting the development of innovative transport solutions.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing
the implementation of the company’s logistics service business
- Preparing
and lodging all documentation necessary to secure customs clearance of
goods
- Liaising
with industry partners, regulators and statutory agencies responsible for
cargo clearance
- Ensuring
that all regulatory requirements for clearance of goods are obtained
expeditiously and that customers are well informed of progress
- Securing
and retiring customs bonds for transit cargo
- Managing
the logistics team to achieve supply chain goals.
- Preparing
operational reports
- Manage
office administration
The candidate will have:
- A
university degree and relevant professional qualifications
- An East
African Community Freight & Forwarding Practice Certificate
- Keen
awareness of transport and logistics sector
- Ability
to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent
communication skills Computer literacy and ability to work effectively
with a variety of IT based tools
Customs Declaration/Port/Shipping Line Clerk
Ref EAR&H12/2/2
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
Ref EAR&H12/2/2
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
- Controlling
incoming documentation for customs declaration/Port Documentation/Shipping
Services.
- Processing
customs clearance/port clearance/ shipping services.
- Secure
customs bonds
- Close
customs files
The Ideal candidate will have:
- ‘O’
Level Certificate
- 3 years
customs declaration/port operations/shipping line operations experience
- Kenya
Revenue Authority EACCFP Certificate for customs declaration clerk
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent
analytical and report writing skills
- Ready
to multitask, work for long hours and meet deadlines
- Speed ,
accuracy, and excellent organization skills is essential
- Proactive
and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision but part of a
team
- Computer
literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools
Recruitment@rvr.co.ke,
or
The Chief Human Resource Officer
P.O.Box 62502 – 00200
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.