Our client, Kenya Ports Authority
(KPA), is a Commercial and Strategic State Corporation mandated to maintain,
operate, improve and regulate all sea ports on the Indian Ocean coastline of
Kenya, inland waterways and Inland Container Depots.
KPA also has liaison offices in the transit markets of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. KPA aspires to position the Port of Mombasa as a competitive regional hub. The Port of Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa and is one of the busiest Ports along the East African coastline.
The Authority is seeking to recruit exceptional leaders to fill the positions of General Manager, Human Resource and Administration and General Manager, Infrastructure Development.
KPA also has liaison offices in the transit markets of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. KPA aspires to position the Port of Mombasa as a competitive regional hub. The Port of Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa and is one of the busiest Ports along the East African coastline.
The Authority is seeking to recruit exceptional leaders to fill the positions of General Manager, Human Resource and Administration and General Manager, Infrastructure Development.
General Manager, Human Resource and
Administration
Reporting to the Managing Director,
the General Manager, Human Resource and Administration will be a member of the
Executive Committee and will be responsible for the entire spectrum of the
human resource programs / strategies, including employee relations / industrial
relations, welfare, acquisition, development / training and retention of the
human resources to meet the corporate objectives of the Authority.
The job holder is equally required to
oversee the Medical Services, Administration and Bandari College functions.
Key Responsibilities
·
Provide overall strategic leadership
and direction for the development and implementation of effective human
resource and administration strategies and policies;
·
Direct the Authority’s human resource
planning to ensure the formulation of strategies/ programs for the timely
acquisition/development of the critical skills required to support and sustain
the business strategies of KPA;
·
Establish frameworks for the
continuous development and review of the human resources
capabilities/competencies through learning and development programs, succession
plans and career management processes;
·
Develop an effective performance
management program to motivate staff and enhance performance and productivity;
·
Maintain harmonious industrial
relations ensuring a positive working environment within the Authority;
·
Oversee the preparation of the budget
for the human resource and administration division and exercise expenditure
control;
·
Provide a link between the
Authority’s various divisions and ensure the smooth flow of information from
one part to the other through effective office administration;
·
Oversee planning, directing and
coordinating supportive services of the Authority including maintaining
facilities and supervising activities; and
·
Ensure that all members of the human
resource and administration team are competent in carrying out their role,
offering coaching and mentoring support to enhance their delivery and
capabilities.
Person Specifications
·
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s and
Master’s Degrees in any of the following fields: Business, Social Sciences,
Economics, Industrial Psychology, Organisation Development, Human Resources
Management or any other relevant field from a recognised university;
·
Possess a Professional Qualification
in Human Resource Management and is a member in good standing of the Institute
of Human Resources Management Kenya, with a valid practicing certificate, as
stipulated in the Human Resource Management Professional Act, 2012;
·
Have knowledge and experience of not
less than nine (9) years of relevant work experience, with at least five (5)
years served in managerial/leadership role(s) in significant organisation(s)
with similar complexity as Kenya Ports Authority;
·
Demonstrable track record in
maintaining harmonious industrial/employee relations; and
·
Have thorough knowledge and
understanding of Kenya Labour Laws as well as International Labour Practices.
The
Authority is seeking to recruit exceptional leaders to fill the position of General Manager, Infrastructure Development.
Reporting to the Managing Director,
the General Manager, Infrastructure Development will be a member of Executive
Committee and will be responsible for control and coordination of capital works
projects and infrastructure.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Provide leadership in the preparation
and implementation of projects and major capital development plans;
·
Responsible for the management of
contractors involved in civil, building works and electrical works within and
outside the Port, including advising on civil works rehabilitation or
replacement of infrastructure and on the technical feasibility/costs as well as
timing implications for the development of marine and shore facilities;
·
Provide overall strategic leadership
and direction for the development and review of operating policies and
procedures;
·
Oversee the preparation and
development of divisional budgets for the infrastructure division and exercise
control on expenditure; and
·
Monitor the progress on the
implementation of major capital works undertaken by contractors, including,
costs, completion schedules and quality assurance for the division’s projects.
Personal
Specifications
·
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s and and
Master’s Degrees in any of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Business related field from a
recognised university;
·
Be a Professional Engineer,
registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) with a valid practicing
certificate;
·
Hold valid membership to the
Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
·
Have knowledge and experience of not
less than nine (9) years of relevant work experience with at least five (5)
years served in managerial/leadership role(s) in significant organisation(s)
with similar complexity as Kenya Ports Authority;
·
Ability to manage complex projects;
and
·
Experience in port, shipping and
maritime logistics is an added advantage.
How
to Apply
Candidates will be required to
satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
including:
·
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
Anti-Corruption Commission; and
·
a Report from an Approved Credit
Reference Bureau.
If you believe you can clearly
demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role above,
please submit your application including copies of your academic and
professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae, including
among others, details of your current position, current remuneration, email and
telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and
work experience.
To be considered, your application
must be received by not later than 30 November 2018.
For the full details about these
positions and how to apply, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform via
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Email or hard copy applications will
not be accepted.
Only those applications submitted
through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.
The Director, Executive Selection
Division Deloitte Consulting Limited Deloitte Place Waiyaki Way Westlands,
Nairobi, Kenya
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