Kenya Railways Specialist Job Advertisement in Kenya

East Africa Trade & Transport Facilitation Project

Credit No. 41480-KE, Project No. P079734

Tender No. MOT/KRC/WB/04/12

Job Advertisement for Individual Specialists for the Proposed Resettlement Management Unit for the Implementation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) at Kibera & Mukuru in Nairobi, Kenya

This Job Advertisement follows the General Procurement Notice for the project that appeared in the UN Development Business No. 671 of January, 2006.

The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the East Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds to cover the cost of establishing and maintaining a Resettlement Management Unit (ReMU).

The unit will manage the Kibera and Mukuru resettlement program and the construction of infrastructure for the resettlement and safety, along the railway reserve.

The office of the ReMU will be located near the relocation site and will carry out the following tasks:

a) Manage relocation and resettlement of Project Affected Persons

b) Manage social and economic issues including grievances and dispute arising during the implementation of the RAP.

c) Disseminate information and communication on the project

d) Oversee the construction of relocation and safety infrastructure including; housing and business units, bridges and footpaths and other infrastructure.

The REMU will report to the MOT/KRC PIT and on day to day basis they will be under direct supervision of the MOT/KRC Project Manager.

The services are required for a period of approximately thirty six (36) months. The Experts will be engaged on one year renewable contracts subject to performance.

The specialist/support staff consultants must have the following qualifications and experience:

(i) Resettlement expert/Team leader: A Bachelor University Degree and a Masters Degree in a relevant filed such as social science, law, political science or such other equivalent qualification; A Post qualification experience of a minimum of 15 years ; experience in the implementation of involuntary resettlement action programmes, experience working on World Bank financed project or on project complying with World Bank involuntary resettlement policies and guidelines will be an added advantage; good understanding and knowledge of Government of Kenya operations and resettlement policies and procedures; Good and proven management capability; Excellent public and interpersonal skills.

The Team Leader will be responsible for:

• Management of relocation and resettlement of PAPs,
• Management of complains and dispute and related resolution mechanisms.
• Construction of relocation units, safety infrastructure and other engineering solutions.
• Management of information and communication.
• Conveyance and legal matters related to the implementation of the RAP.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Drafting Terms of Reference for the RAP
• Independent Auditing

(ii) ReMU Project Engineer/Manager: A University Degree in Civil Engineering and must be registered with Registration Board, or equivalent; minimum 15 years post qualification experience; hold a post graduate qualification in the relevant field from a recognised University; hands on experience in the management of the design and construction of civil and structural works including related contract management; Good analytical skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; .

The ReMU Engineer will be responsible for managing:

• Engineering consultants
• Construction contractors and sub-contractors
• Engineering reports.
• Tender documentation and bidding process.
• Implementation of recommendations of Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
• Contractual matters arising from the RAP infrastructure development

(iii) Relocation and Mobilization Specialist: Degree in any social science, law or equivalent; 7 years post qualification experience, 5 of which should be hands on experience in community mobilization work, experience gained working in an urban environment is an added advantage; experience working on World Bank financed project or on projects complying with World Bank involuntary resettlement policies and guidelines or similar arrangements; experience in dispute resolution at the community level; excellent community, public and interpersonal skills.

The RMS will be responsible for

• Actual relocation and resettlement of PAPs
• Management of all social and economic issues.
• Building relationships and the mobilization of all the stakeholders
• maintaining a database of the relocation of PAP’s
• maintaining and managing a complaints log
• Developing and managing a complaints and dispute mechanism

(iv) Relocation Assistant: Degree in social sciences; 5 year post qualification experience working with communities, self driven and excellent community and interpersonal skills. Work closely with RMS and particularly be responsible for collection of field data, mobilization of communities, building of community linkages and helping set up community based self help groups.

(v) Legal expert: Bachelor degree in law (LLB) or equivalent; Registered with the Law Society of Kenya; Advocate of the High court of Kenya with at least 5 years practising experience; expertise in litigation, resolution of disputes and preparation of leases; experience gained working with informal settlements will be an added advantage. Good analytical and communication skills.

The LE will be responsible for

• Providing the ReMU with secretarial service
• Managing all legal issues in the RAP process
• Preparing leases and other legal instruments
• Assisting in administration of grievances and disputes resolution
• Advising on appeals

(vi) Communications Expert: Postgraduate diploma in any communication related disciplines; 5 years post qualification experience in communications; experience working with both print and electronic media. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The CE will be:

• Acting as Public Relations for KR and MOT for the RAP project
• Preparing and help disseminate information, education and communication materials.
• Managing press and media activities
• Archiving material on the RAP.

(vii) Project Accounts clerk: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Level II; Good report writing and presentation skills; excellent computer skills.

The Duties will include:

• Proper maintenance of the books of accounts
• Verification of receipts and making payments
• Preparing financial reports.
• Management of procurement and logistical activities.

(viii) Program Assistant/Administrative Assistant: Higher National Diploma in Secretarial services or equivalent PA qualifications; 8 years experience in a busy PA/Secretarial position; Excellent public and interpersonal skills.

The PA will be responsible for:

• Front office management,
• Regulation of appointments
• Receiving and directing visitors,
• Management of day to day office administration duties
• Providing administrative support for staff.

(ix) Motor Driver/Office Assistant: Form four level education with a minimum D plain; clean driving licence; minimum of 5 years clean driving experience; experience gained driving in urban areas will be an added advantage; certificate of good conduct.

Will provide the following services:

• Motor driving
• Office assistance

(x) Security Officers: Security officers who have served in a reputable security firm for a minimum of five years. They will be responsible for providing security to office premises and the staff.

The specialists and support staff will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by the World Bank Borrowers, May 2004, revised in October 2006.

Those interested in the above vacancies must apply in writing stating how their experience and qualifications fit the position they wish to be considered for and availability.

KRC wishes to fill the posts as soon as possible and hence applicants must be willing to take up the posts on short notice.

Applicants should enclose a current CV and copies of academic and professional certificates to reach the undersigned by 30th September 2011.

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport
P.O Box 52692 - 00200
Nairobi

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