Excellent Career
Opportunities with Kenya Railways
1. Procurement Officer
2 Positions
The Procurement Officer will report to the Procurement Manager to assist in the
management and co-ordination of the procurement function to ensure efficient
and effective delivery of goods, services and works for the Corporation in line
with the Public Procurement Act (2005) the Public Procurement Regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensuring
timely, efficient and effective procurement of goods, services and works
and disposal of obsolete and idle assets
- Coordinating
with user departments on procurement requirements;
- Preparing
tender documents and maintaining procurement/disposal related documents.
- Assisting
in providing technical advice and secretariat services for all procurement
and disposal related committees;
- Placing
and processing Local Purchase Orders Conducting supplier evaluation and
rating;
- Supervising
cash purchases /stores management/ inspection and issuance of goods
- Any
other duties that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelors
Degree in Commerce or Business related studies
- Diploma
in Purchasing and Supply Management or equivalent
- 5
years post qualification relevant experience 3 of which should be in a
similar position
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- High
integrity
- Familiarity
with public procurement guidelines and procedures
- Team
player
- Strong
analytical and negotiation skills
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines
2. Corporate Affairs Officer
Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Affairs & Public Relations through
the Corporate Affairs Manager, the Corporate Affairs Officer will contribute in
promoting and maintaining a positive Corporate image of the corporation:-
Duties & Responsibilities
- Preparing
and circulating the calendar of events/ meetings
- Facilitating
reception and protocol arrangements for the Corporation’s external
visitors
- Assisting
in events organization and trade fairs
- Developing
communication programmes
- Designing
and preparing advertisements and publications
- Updating
the corporation’s website
- Carrying
out internal and external research and customer satisfaction surveys
- Receiving
and acting on customer complaints
- Undertaking
photography and minor audio-visual technical duties
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Social Sciences
- A
Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication or equivalent
- 5
years post qualification relevant experience, 3 of which must have been in
a similar position
- Knowledge
of Web Design, Graphics and Desktop Publishing will be an added advantage
- Excellent
interpersonal and Communication skills
- Team
Player with strong leadership skills
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office Computer applications
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
3. Clerk / Inspector of Works
The Clerk/Inspector of Works will be responsible to the Project Manager for the
following:
Duties & Responsibilities
- Preparation
of work schemes, work estimates and bills of quantities;
- Inspection
and assessment of repairs of offices and houses;
- Supervision
of all maintenance works in the headquarters and the regions;
- Supervision
of on-going contracts;
- Measurement
and preparation of contractors payment certificates;
- Supervision
of maintenance labour;
- Organizing
and keeping records of all maintenance, repair and construction works
carried out.
Requirements
- O’
Level Div III or D PLUS Mean Grade;
- National
Diploma in Construction;
- 4
years experience in supervision of building works 2 of which must be at
Inspector of Works level.
4. Estates Assistant
6 Positions
Duties & Responsibilities
The Estates Assistant will report to the Estates Officer.
The position will assist in the management of the Corporation’s real estate
portfolio for maximum returns.
The specific duties will include:
- Implement
policies and procedures to effectively manage property
- Perform
a variety of administrative duties in ensuring compliance with policies
and laws affecting leasing of the property.
- Regular
inspection of the Corporation’s landed assets
- Ensuring
prompt and effective tenant/Landlord correspondences, rent collections and
site visits.
- Maintenance
and updating of property/tenants records including accounts payable and
accounts receivable
- Provide
day-to-day management of the property and maintain professional and
courteous relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
- Oversee
security deposit administration including inspecting units to determine
resident’s balance or refund
- Assist
the management with maintaining assets security measures, documenting
incidents, and sending proper reports/notification to management.
- Reporting
on monthly basis issues pertaining to asset/tenants administration and
management.
- Perform
other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Diploma
in Property Management/Maintenance or equivalent
- 2
years experience in management of both commercial and residential
properties.
- Demonstrate
strong multitasking, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Proactive, creative and results oriented
- Certificate
in proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate
ability to read, analyze and interpret lease related documents, solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
- Ability
to perform in a busy, multi-tasking work environment
- Ability
to travel (between properties, training, errands, etc.) and work anywhere
in Kenya
Management Trainees
2 Positions
Kenya Railways wishes to engage fresh graduates of 2009, 2010 and 2011 from
recognized universities who are interested in developing a career in the
Railway industry in the following field in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
Requirements
Interested applicants must have graduated with a Bachelors Degree (Upper Second
class Honors) in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized
University/Institution within 2009, 2010 or 2011.
5. Records Assistant
Reporting to the Records Management Officer for the effective management of the
Corporation’s records and archives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting
in the development of an Efficient record keeping of the corporation
- Filling
all corporation correspondence appropriately to enable easy retrieval
- Retrieving
of all files when required.
- Carrying
out records disposal.
- Archiving
all the corporation files are necessary
- Maintaining
a log of all records including archived records.
- Assisting
in the management of conversion of records to alternative
media/automation.
Requirements
- O
level Certificate of D Plus mean grade
- Certificate
in Archival Science/ Records Management.
- 2
years experience in a busy environment
- Excellent
organization skills.
- Ability
to work under pressure.
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
Terms
of offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and
responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways
application form, attach their testimonials and certificates and address their
applications to the:
Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
Nairobi
Website:www.krc.co.ke
to be received by Friday 24th February, 2012.
Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya Railways Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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