Kenya Ferry Services Limited is a
State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure mandated
with the operations of ferries in the Country.
It’s dynamism in managerial and
maritime leadership has seen the company increase it’s efficency in service
delivery in ferrying over 300,000 pedestrians and over 5,000 vehicles
daily.
In order to actuate its vision of
being a ferry service of choice and to be an active player in realization of
Vision 2030, we are seeking mature, self driven, dynamic, experienced and
suitably qualified professionals to join our team in the following positions:
Engineering and Maintenance
Department
Engineering Technician (Electrical /
Electronics)
Grade FMVI
Ref: KFS/HR/REC 5 (2015)
3 Posts
Job Summary: Responsible to the Senior Engineering
Technician, this position requires an individual with good engineering skills
to ensure electrical machinery, equipment and installations are operational and
well maintained.
Key Duties
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Trouble-shoot ferries electrical
systems-lighting, wiring and alarms.
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Service and maintain electrical
machines: motors, pumps, batteries, navigation and communication equipment.
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Pre-sea checks of vessels.
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Ability to interpret
electrical/electronic circuit diagrams.
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Carry out electrical installations.
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Any other duty as may be assigned by
the Senior Engineering Technician or any other person placed in authority.
Qualifications & Experience
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Must possess a minimum of Diploma in
Electrical/Electronics Engineering from a reputable institution.
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Must possess Marine Equipment
Specialist Certificate.
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Standard Training for Certification
and Watch keeping (STCW) will be an added advantage.
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Must have at least three (3) years
relevant experience in a comparable position.
Personal Attributes &
Competencies
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Technical skills;
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Ability to work at odd hours with
minimum supervision;
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Good communication skills;
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Report writing skills; and
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Good analytical skills.
Engineering Technician (Mechanical)
Grade FMVI
Ref: KFS/HR/REC 6 (2015)
2 Posts
Job Summary: This position reports to the Senior Engineering
Technician and requires an individual with good engineering skills to
co-ordinate routine, corrective and preventive maintenance of vessels and
equipment on board ferries.
Key Duties
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Undertake mechanical maintenance
activities as per the work order.
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Prepare defects list for vessels’ dry
docking.
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Prepare and submit daily and monthly
vessel maintenance reports.
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Overhaul engines, propellers, pumps,
power generating sets, and other equipment.
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Carry out equipment defects trouble
shooting.
·
Initiate development of procurement
plans for the mechanical section in the engineering department.
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Any other duty as may be assigned by
the Senior Engineering Technician or any other person placed in authority.
Qualifications & Experience
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Must possess a Minimum of Diploma in
Mechanical/Marine Engineering from a reputable institution.
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Must possess Marine Equipment
Specialist Certificate.
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Must be holder of Standard Training
for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) will be an added advantage.
·
Must have at least three (3) years
relevant experience in a comparable position.
Personal Attributes &
Competencies
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Good technical skills;
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Good communication skills;
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Ability to work at odd hours with
minimum supervision;
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Report writing skills; and
·
Good analytical skills.
Security Section
Security Assistant
Grade FU1
Ref: KFS/HR/REC 4 (2015)
3 Posts
Job Summary: This position reports to the Senior Security
Officer and requires an individual of strong personality and ability to work
long hours and under pressure.
Key Duties
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Inspection/threat assessment,
investigation/evaluation and prosecution.
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Prevent unauthorized entry of
persons, cars and goods to restricted areas by carrying out security checks.
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Maintain records of acts of unlawful
interference/crime.
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Updating emergency procedures and
contingency planning.
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Liaison with safety officer to ensure
there is harmony and consistency between security requirements.
·
Offer strong security support to the
operations at all times.
·
Prepare weekly reports of Ferry
Vessels.
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Any other duty as may be assigned by
the Senior Security Officer or any other person placed in authority.
Qualifications & Experience
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Must possess Diploma in Criminology
or Forensic Studies or Security Management or relevant field from a recognized
institution.
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Professional Training in Counter
Terrorism/criminology or investigation is desirable.
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Must have worked with the Disciplined
Service (that is the Kenya Defense Forces, the National Police Service (Regular
or Administration Police) or National Youth Service and attained the Rank of an
NCO for a minimum of three (3) Years.
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Must possess certificate of good
conduct.
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Knowledge in First Aid, Fire Fighting
and Emergency Management will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes &
Competencies
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Good Public Relations.
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Good Communication skills and report
writing.
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Excellent report writing skills.
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Analytical skills.
·
Computer literate.
Procurement & Supplies Department
Procurement & Supplies Assistant
Grade FU1
Ref: KFS/HR/REC 3 (2015)
1 Post
Job Summary: Responsible to the Senior Procurement
Officer, this position requires an individual with knowledge in e-procurement
and processes and procedures of procurement in state corporations.
Key Duties
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Processing documents regarding
procurement.
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Efficiently serve internal and
external customers.
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Receiving and processing of material
requests for direct purchases.
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Issue quotations.
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Analysis of quotations.
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Records Management.
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Any other duty as may be assigned by
the Senior Procurement Officer or any other person placed in authority.
Qualifications & Experience
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Must possess Diploma in Procurement
& Supplies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
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Must have knowledge of M/s office
application.
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Must have at least two (2) years’
experience in a comparable position.
Personal Attributes &
Competencies
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High levels of integrity and
professionalism.
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Analytical skills.
·
Team Player.
Operations Department
Senior Operations Officer
Grade FMIV
Ref: KFS/HR/REC 2 (2015)
1 Post
Job Summary: Responsible to the Principal Operations Officer,
this position requires an individual of strong personality and ability to work
long hours and under pressure.
Key Duties
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To offer strong logistic support on
the availability of ferries to operations at any times in close liaison with
engineering and maintenance as per set operations schedule.
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To coordinate systematic movement of
the operating ferries to offer an efficient service at all times of operation.
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Constant monitoring of traffic flow
on the motor lanes, ramp approaches, pedestrians waiting bays and walkways in
avoidance of traffic congestion.
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Liaison with safety and security
officers to ensure crowds are controlled in designated waiting bays and inward
and outward walkways.
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Safeguard the berthing, mooring
facilities and ramps from damage, and will also be in charge of the
berthing/mooring process of the ferry vessels.
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In charge of health and safe
environment of all ferries and ferry area of operations.
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Inspect/assess the condition of all
safety equipment’s on board vessels and ashore in close liaison with the safety
officer.
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Duty allocation and direct
supervision of staff working onboard vessels and ashore.
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Ensure all traffic entries and any
relevant information on the condition of the operating ferry vessels is
recorded in the traffic sheet and pre-sea checks are availed in the wheelhouse
for the purpose of daily and periodic reports.
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Plan and conduct regular refresher
sessions on basic seamanship skills for the staff.
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Liaison with corporate affairs
officer for the purpose of good Public Relation and Customer Care.
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Any other duty as may be assigned by
the Principal Operations Officer or any other person placed in authority.
Qualifications and Experience
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Must possess Bachelor degree in
Social Sciences or related field in a recognized university.
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Professional training in transport
and logistics is desirable.
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Must have worked for three (3) years
in any Transport related organization and preferably Marine Transport.
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Basic training in marine related
courses such as coxswain certificate of competency course and sea-fearers
certificate (STCW) courses will be an added advantage.
·
Basic training in first aid, fire
fighting an emergency management will also be considered as added advantage.
Personal Attributes &
Competencies
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Effective Supervisory Skills
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Excellent report writing skills
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Analytical skills
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Computer Literate
Internal Audit Section
Principal Internal Auditor
Grade FM III
Ref: KFS/HR/REC 1(2015)
1 Post
Job Summary: Responsible to the Managing Director, this position involves developing and implementing comprehensive program for independent, systematic and objective audit review as well as pragmatic evaluation of business policies, systems, processes and practices.
The position is also responsible for continuously reviewing the effectiveness of internal controls and degree of compliance to the Audit and Risk Management framework.
Keys Duties
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Secretary to the Audit and Risk
Committee of the Board.
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Planning, organizing and controlling
the internal audit program as well as providing guidance and direction on the
overall process.
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Reviewing and evaluating system and
standard operating procedure, including, administrative control and identifying
opportunities for improvement and recommending on the same.
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Overseeing the overall implementation
of risk management framework and internal controls as well as governance
process.
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Ensure compliance to Management’s
policies and procedures.
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Ensure all audits and risk work and
issues are effectively communicated to senior management.
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Highlighting to management areas of
weakness in internal and accounting systems and suggest ways of improvement.
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Managing the staff in Internal Audit
and Risk Management function.
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Coordinating and reviewing external
audit findings and recommendations
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Manage and control budget for the
whole function.
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Investigate and reports payment made
to individuals and other organizations.
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Any other duty as may be assigned by
the Principal Operations Officer or any other person placed in authority.
Qualifications & Experience
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Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in
Accounting or Finance or Business Administration or equivalent from a
recognized university.
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Master’s Degree in related field from
a recognized university will be an added advantage.
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Professional accounting
qualifications CPA (K) or ACCA Final or equivalent.
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CISA or CIA certificate is an added
advantage.
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Computer Literacy is a must for this
position.
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Must have five (5) years’ experience
in a similar or comparable position.
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Must be a member of good standing in
a reputable professional body.
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Must have practical knowledge and
understanding of public sector financial management, regulations and practices.
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Must have experience or adequate
knowledge in risk management and governance processes.
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Experience in serving as secretary to
the audit committee of the board will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes &
Competencies
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Team Player.
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Result Oriented.
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Good Communication Skills.
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Excellent Analytical Skills.
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Objectivity.
How to Apply
Applications accompanied by a
detailed CV containing academic qualifications, professional experience,
current remuneration, e-mail addresses, day telephone contacts as well as
copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and national identification card
are invited from persons qualified for the position described above.
The applicants should also provide
names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of at least three referees who
are knowledgeable about their competence and area of specialization.
The applicants should request their
referees to submit their references directly to the undersigned.
Applications and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the position should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 19th June 2015.
Applications and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the position should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 19th June 2015.
The Managing Director,
Kenya Ferry Services Limited,
Headquarters Office,
Gaza Road, Off Mwinyi Babu Road - Peleleza
P.O. Box 96242 - 80110,
Mombasa.
The reference number and title of the position applied for MUST be clearly indicated on the ENVELOPE.
Persons living with disabilities (PWDs), those from marginalized areas and women are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Remuneration: The above positions are challenging and offer attractive remuneration packages.
Selection Communique: Applicants who shall not have received our response
by 19th June, 2015 should consider themselves unsuccessful.
“Kenya Ferry Services Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.”