Our client, 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 and Infrastructure,
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.
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 the team, KFS is
seeking to engage dynamic, highly driven and result oriented individuals from
the East Africa region for the positions of Senior
Procurement Officer.
Ref: SPO/05/2018
Reporting to the Principal
Procurement officer, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for
directing and coordinating all procurement, stores and
disposal activities in the Company in liaison with Head of Procurement.
disposal activities in the Company in liaison with Head of Procurement.
Key Responsibilities
·
Consolidate requirements and needs
from all user departments/sections, and advise users on development of
specifications;
·
Assist in preparation and float
tenders in liaison with the Procurement and Supplies Manager and drafting of
awarded contracts;
·
Monitor compliance with the Public
Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations during evaluation of tenders;
·
Review and approve floating and processing
of quotations;
·
Advice on safe and proper storage of
stock and maintenance of stock levels and records; and
·
Coordinate disposal activities for
stores and equipment.
Required Qualifications and
Experience
·
Is a holder of Bachelor’s degree in
any of the following fields: Business, Social Sciences, and Humanities and Arts
or equivalent in a related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
·
Has not less than (six) 6 years’
working experience with at least three (3) years served as Procurement and
Supplies Officer or similar role;
·
Experience in marine transport
industry is an added advantage.
·
A Post Graduate qualification in
Procurement, Purchasing and Supplies and/or Supply Chain Management;
·
Hold valid membership to Kenya
Institute of Supply Chain Management (KISCM), be in good standing, and have
valid practicing certificate, as stipulated in the Supplies Practitioners
Management Act 2007; and
Satisfy requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Satisfy requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Candidates who previously applied for
this position can re-apply
To strengthen the team, KFS is
seeking to engage dynamic, highly driven and result oriented individuals from
the East Africa region for the positions of Senior Operations Officer (Coxswain).
Ref: SOO/06/2018
Reporting to Principal Operations Officer,
the Senior Operations Officer will be responsible for acting as a link between
the coxwains and the management
in providing the technical aspect of ferry operations and ensuring smooth operations of the fleet for safe crossing of the ferry users.
in providing the technical aspect of ferry operations and ensuring smooth operations of the fleet for safe crossing of the ferry users.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Participate in the development of the
department’s work plan and budget;
·
Participate in the preparation of
monthly, quarterly and annual department reports
·
Mentor and Coach departmental staff
·
Participate in the implementation of
the performance management system in the department
·
Participate in departmental meetings
·
Participate in committee meetings as
appropriate
·
Coordinate movement of available
ferries in operation
·
Consolidate traffic sheets and
pre-sea checks for records taking and ferry performance
·
Monitor flow of traffic to ensure
safe service
·
Is a key link between engineering
department and operations
·
Prepare duty rota and leave schedule
for the coxswains
Required
Qualifications and Experience
·
Is a holder of Bachelor’s degree in
Social Science/Management or related field/Diploma in Social Science/Management
from a university recognized in Kenya;
·
Has not less than nine (9) years’
working experience for Degree holders, and fifteen (15) years’ working
experience for Diploma Holders, with at least three (3) years served as an
Operations Officer or similar role;
·
Experience in marine transport
industry is an added advantage.
·
Must be a holder of a Coxswain
Certificate of Competency; Standard Training for Certification and Watch
Keeping (STCW); and See Fares (ITF);
·
Professional training in transport
and logistics is an added advantage;
·
Must be a member of a relevant
professional body; and
·
Must satisfy requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Application
Process
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 the Higher
Education Loans Board;
·
Tax Compliance Certificate from the
Kenya Revenue Authority;
·
Clearance from the Ethics and
AntiCorruption Commission; and
·
Report from an Approved Credit
Reference Bureau.
If you believe your career objectives
match the above role, please forward your application and detailed CV stating,
your current position, remuneration, contact details as well as names and
contacts (telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) referees familiar with
your qualifications and work experience, on or before Tuesday 17 July 2018 to
esd@deloitte.co.ke
Only email applications will be
accepted.
Kenya Ferry Services is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the
organization.
All appointments shall be on
permanent and pensionable terms.
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