Kenya
Railways Corporation
Driver
Reporting to the Head driver, he/she will drive staff on official duties and deliver mail in various places as directed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Driver
Reporting to the Head driver, he/she will drive staff on official duties and deliver mail in various places as directed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving
staff to various locations;
- Delivering
mail as requested;
- Ensuring
the vehicle is clean and in good condition;
- Ensuring
that all documents are well placed on the windscreen and not expired
including but not limited to Road licence, insurance and inspection
stickers;
- Monitoring
the car engine daily and reporting any faults to the Administration
Officer; and
- Fuelling
of the vehicle.
- Managing
the vehicle work Ticket
Requirements
- O-levels
or equivalent
- Clean
valid Driving license – class BCE
- Suitability
Grade Test -III
- First
Aid certificate from St John Ambulance
- 5
years minimum experience of driving class BCE vehicles
- Valid
Certificate of Good conduct
Terms
of Offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
General
Manager, Concession
Reporting
to the Managing Director, he/she will manage the concession contract in order
to achieve the overall objectives of the concession and ensure the needs and
expectations of stakeholders are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring
compliance by the Concessionaire with all the responsibilities and
obligations as stipulated in the contract;
- Monitoring
and evaluating the Concessionaire’s performance, financial, business,
operations, health, environment and safety;
- Evaluating
and approving the Concessionaire’s investments on both technical
compliance and price, to ensure that they are of approved and acceptable
standards;
- Managing
and tracking the conceded assets register;
- Developing
urban mass transit infrastructure; and
- Participating
in the formulation of national railway master plans.
Requirements
- Masters
Degree in a relevant field
- Bachelor
of Science – Engineering
- Registered
Engineer with Engineers Registration Board
- 10
years relevant experience, 5 of which must have been in railway
engineering or operations.
- Project
management experience is desirable.
Terms
of Offer: An
attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and
responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Infrastructure
Manager
Reporting
to the General Manager Concession, the Infrastructure Manager will facilitate
concession management by keeping track of conceded infrastructure facilities,
evaluating investment proposals and regulating the concessionaire for
compliance with technical standards
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintaining
and keeping track of all railway infrastructure facilities and assets
(conceded assets);
- Monitoring
compliance with provisions of concession agreements with regard to
permanent way, civil and marine engineering infrastructure, signalling and
telecommunication;
- Carrying
out regular stipulated comprehensive inspections of conceded network to
assess compliance with specified infrastructure design, construction and
maintenance and prepare pertinent reports;
- Evaluating
investment proposals to assess proposed planning works or works
implemented by the concessionaire for inclusion in the conceded asset
accounts;
- Vetting
any major modifications, improvements and expansions to the existing
infrastructure facilities by the concessionaire and monitoring the
implementation process to ensure they are as per agreed standards;
- Providing
technical advise to management in regard to conceded network, expansion of
existing or other new railway network as well as advise on technical
standards;
- Managing,
maintenance or recommendation of disposal of infrastructure and assets not
take over or returned by Concessionaire;
- Ensuring
safe upkeep of technical drawings, historical technical records and
reference books and manuals;
- Working
in collaboration with the Concessionaire and counterparts in Uganda
Railways to develop harmonized infrastructure standards to maximize
efficiency and seamless railway operations; and
- Participating
in KR/Concessionaire meetings and preparing reports to the Board and
Government as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor
of Science in Civil Engineering
- Must
be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya
- Must
have a valid Practising Certificate
- 7
years experience with exposure to Contract Management, Construction
Management, Railway Engineering and transport, 3 of which must be at a
management level.
Terms
of Offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Safety,
Health & Environment (SHE) Manager
Reporting
to the General Manager Concession, the SHE Manager will monitor, advice and
recommend safety, health and environment procedures for both rail operations
and the Corporation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitoring
and regulating country rail operators to ensure compliance with safety,
health and environment (SHE) standards;
- Carrying
out safety and risk analysis to identify hazards, assess risks and propose
feasible safety measures;
- Receiving
and reviewing accident investigation reports, periodic and special reports
on major railway accident investigations on major railway accidents and
make recommendations to improve safety;
- Carrying
out independent accident investigations on major railway accidents and
enforce compliance with safety standards;
- In
compliance with statutory SHE requirements, assess through baseline survey
in liaison with the Concessionaire, KR’s historical environmental damage
and prepare implementation plans to mitigate potential SHE damage;
- Maintaining
an up to date databank of major accidents reported by rail operators as
well as preparing reports as required;
- Ensuring
formulation and review of SHE policies of the corporation as appropriate;
- Providing
advice to departments on SHE matters and ensure they are compliant; and
- Coordinating
with other agencies involved in monitoring and regulating different
aspects of SHE including Uganda Railways.
Requirements
- A
degree in an Engineering or related discipline relevant to the railway
industry
- Must
be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya
- Must
have a valid Practising Certificate
- 7
years relevant experience, 3 of which must be in management level.
- Knowledge
of local safety, health and environmental standards and international
requirements.
Terms
of Offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Civil
Engineer General
The
position will report to the Project Manager (SGR)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Handling
miscellaneous civil engineering structures design and construction works
including supply chain, materials testing and commissioning.
- Training
including induction and capacity building of staff in miscellaneous civil
engineering structures design and construction
- Setting
and monitoring implementation schemes and milestones
- Preparing
monthly progress reports and other reports for Management.
- Setting
up safety, health and environmental sustenance rules and regulation at all
working places and labour camps;
- Monitoring
safety at working places and labour camps.
Requirements
- Bachelor
of Science in Civil Engineering
- Must
be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya
- Must
have a valid Practising Certificate
- 7
years’ experience with exposure in general civil engineering designs and
construction including and not limited to roads, buildings, water supply,
wastes disposal (solid and liquid), 3 of which must be at a management
level.
- Demonstrate
understanding of standard gauge railway design, construction and general
railway operations
Terms
of Offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Risk and
Compliance Officer
Reporting
to the Risk and Audit Manager, the Officer will Check and enforce internal
controls in line with the Corporation’s policies and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Documenting
risks of the Corporation’s processes
- Measuring
risks levels and advising management on best practices and proposing
suitable controls to mitigate risks
- Assessing
the risk exposure levels within the organisation and advising on
manageable risk appetites
- Preparing
quarterly risk reports for management and the Audit Committee of the Board
Requirements
- Bachelors
Degree in Commerce (Finance/accounts option) or equivalent
- CPA
(K) or equivalent
- Must
have a relevant valid Professional Membership certificate
- 5
years’ experience, 2 of which must have been in a similar or related
position.
Terms
of Offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Inspector
of Works
The
position reports to the Project Manager Infrastructure
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation
of work schemes, sketch drawings, bills of quantities and work estimates;
- Maintenance
planning and scheduling;
- Assessment
of maintenance / repair requirements for buildings, workshops, piers,
jetties, bridges and other structures and preparation of schedule of
defect
- Planning
and budgeting for works maintenance;
- Supervision
of maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and new construction works;
- Recording,
measurement & verification of works and reviewing/ preparation of
payment certificates;
- Organizing
and keeping records of all maintenance, repair and construction works
carried out;
Requirements
- 'O'
Level Div 3 or C+ Mean Grade ;
- National
Diploma or other equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering;
- A
higher National Diploma in Construction is an added advantage;
- At
least 4 years’ experience in supervision of building works 2 of which must
have been at Inspector of Works level;
Terms
of Offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Procurement
Assistant
Reporting
to the Procurement Manager, will ensure Prompt collection of tender documents
and all goods received from suppliers meet user specifications and are promptly
dispatched to user departments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Calling
suppliers to pick quotations, orders and deliver items;
- Checking
all goods received from suppliers to ensure they are of the right quality
and quantity;
- Approving
store receipt vouchers for goods received;
- Ensuring
all records of receipts and issuance are properly kept;
- Preparing
cash and stock reconciliation;
- Maintaining
an organized filing and documentation system that ensures all procurement
documents are well filed and in safe custody;
- Facilitating
disposal procedures.
Requirements
- ‘O’
level or equivalent;
- Professional
Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies or equivalent
- 2
years experience in a similar position;
Terms
of Offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
In addition to the Job requirements, applicants MUST meet and show proof of compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution, namely Clearance Certificates from :-
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
In addition to the Job requirements, applicants MUST meet and show proof of compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution, namely Clearance Certificates from :-
- Higher
Education Loans Board
- Kenya
Revenue Authority
- Criminal
Investigation Department
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission
How to
Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form (CLICK HERE to download), attach their
testimonials and certificates and address their applications to the:
Managing Director
Kenya Railways
P O Box 30121-00100
Nairobi
to be received by Friday 1st July, 2016
Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Managing Director
Kenya Railways
P O Box 30121-00100
Nairobi
to be received by Friday 1st July, 2016
Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.