Railway
Training Institute (RTI) was established in 1956 as an implant school for
Railways and Harbors in the East African Region.
The
school is currently registered as a Technical Training Institute under
Education Act Cap 211 to offer diploma and certificate courses in Engineering
and Business studies in addition to Rail and Marine Courses.
The
Institute is looking for suitable and qualified candidates to fill the
following vacant positions
1. Head of Catering and Accommodation
Ref: HRR/ADM 024
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Formulation,
interpretation and application of catering and accommodation policy,
procedures, rules and regulations.
- Planning
the available catering and accommodation resources including money,
personnel, equipment, rooms and operations.
- Coordination
of external catering events, preparation of Menus and management of guests
in accommodation.
- Continuous
appraisal of performance of the staff in the Catering & Accommodation
Department.
- Ensuring
that catering and accommodation stores are well stocked with necessary
materials for production and service.
- Marketing
and promoting the catering services.
- Any
other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors
degree in Hospitality Management or in Food and Beverage Production or its
equivalent from a recognized university.
- Diploma
in Catering or Nutrition from a recognized institution.
- Satisfactorily
served as Head Chef at the Institute or in a comparable position with
similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of
three (3) years.
- Demonstrated
high degree of dependability and interpersonal relation skills.
- Ability
to relate and work well with others.
- Strong
analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability
to take initiative.
- Teamwork
and team leadership skills.
2. Internal Auditor
Ref:
HRR/ADM
025
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Coordination
of the operations of the Internal Audit Department.
- Developing
internal audit policies and procedures manuals and assessing internal
controls to mitigate business and operational risks.
- Advising
management on effective cost control measures, revenue collection systems
and fraud prevention measures.
- Liaising
with external auditors on the annual audits and ensuring that the reports
are implemented.
- Designing
internal audits in compliance with conventional audit guidelines and best
practices.
- Presenting
monthly assurance audit reports to the Audit Committee.
- Assessing
the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and
compliance with set policies.
- Reviewing
all reports submitted by various sections to confirm the accuracy and
correctness of figures included therein.
- Ensuring
maintenance of high audit standards of performance in the department.
- Conducting
special investigations as may be required from time to time.
- Any
other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- A
Bachelors degree in Business or its equivalent from a recognized
university.
- CPA
(K) or its equivalent.
- Registered
with ICPAK.
- Membership
to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) will be an added advantage
- Previous
experience in Risk will be an added advantage.
- Satisfactorily
served as an Internal Auditor in the Institute or a comparable position
with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of
three (3) years.
- Ability
to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
- Computer
proficiency.
3. Systems Administrator
Ref
HRR/ADM/026
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Provision
of technical support and guidance for all data systems and infrastructure.
- Analysis,
design, coding, testing and implementation of computer programmes for user
support.
- Maintenance
of ICT equipment and related peripherals.
- Receiving,
installing and certifying ICT equipment.
- Ensuring
that the network is operational and appropriate back-up rules are
implemented
- Carrying
out preventive maintenance on the ICT systems.
- Responding
to and troubleshooting emergencies including server and system outages.
- Designing
and integration of appropriate ICT systems and ensure compatibility of
existing systems and network infrastructure.
- Any
other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- A
Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or its
equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Satisfactorily
served for at least three (3) years in the grade of ICT Assistant in the
Institute or a systems administrator in a similar institution.
- Ability
to identify and resolve computer operating systems.
- Previous
experience in Navision ERP system will be an added advantage
- Good
oral and written communication skills.
- High
degree of integrity.
- Self-motivated,
able to take initiative and work well with minimal supervision
- Good
analytical skills and attention to detail.
4. Senior Librarian
Ref
/ADM/027
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Training
and directing subordinates in performance of such tasks as receiving,
shelving, and locating materials.
- Maintaining
library collections of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual,
and other materials, and assists groups and individuals in locating and
obtaining materials.
- Searching
catalog files, biographical dictionaries, and indexes, and examines
content of reference materials to assist patrons in locating and selecting
materials.
- Conduct
information searches from electronic databases.
- Any
other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors
degree in Information Science or Librarianship or its equivalent from a
recognized university.
- Diploma
in Record Management/ Librarianship from a recognized institution.
- Satisfactorily
served as Librarian in the Institute or a similar position with equivalent
responsibilities in a comparable institution for a minimum of three (3)
years.
- Computer
skills including the ability to operate computerized library systems.
- Strong
organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge
of current and evolving library technology.
5. Admissions Assistant
Ref
/ACC/028
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Implementation
of registration policies and procedures.
- Ensuring
compliance with academic, regulatory and accreditation policies and
requirements.
- Preparation
of all registration materials and forms for each registration period.
- Compiling
statistical data required for various class size, faculty load and
enrollment reports.
- Maintaining
accurate records of all courses and curriculum requirements.
- Any
other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelors
degree from a recognized university.
- A
Post graduate Diploma in Records Management or its equivalent from a
recognized institution.
- At
least two years experience as admissions assistant from a similar
Institution
- Demonstrated
ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional
manner.
- High
level of personal organization.
- Ability
to pay attention to detail.
- Good
written and oral communication skills.
- Computer
proficiency.
6. Receptionist
Ref
: ACC/029
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Welcoming
visitors and assisting them.
- Handling
customer complains
- Supervise
sanitation at the front office
- Receiving
and dispatching incoming and outgoing mails.
- Operating
the switchboard.
- Answering
calls and giving proper advice or connecting them accordingly.
- Taking
messages and directing them to respective officers.
- Receiving
letters and forwarding them to the relevant offices.
- Tracking,
recording and reporting on telephone usage.
- Reporting
defective telephone lines.
- Any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- A
Diploma in Front office operations from a recognized Institution
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade C or its equivalent.
- Satisfactorily
served as Receptionist II in the Institute or a comparable position with
similar responsibilities in like organizations for a minimum period of
three (3) years.
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent
computer skills.
- Ability
to multi-task and pay attention to detail
- High
level of personal organization.
7. Maintenance Assistant
Ref:
ADM/030
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Inspecting
buildings and facilities for needed services and repairs.
- Maintaining
building interiors and exteriors.
- Installation
of new electrical components.
- Maintaining
doors, windows, furniture and other items.
- Maintenance
and repair of existing electrical infrastructure.
- Any
other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Diploma
in civil engineering or related field
- Skilled
in various areas of maintenance.
- Satisfactorily
served as Maintenance Assistant II in the Institute or a comparable
position in similar organizations for a minimum of three (2) years.
- Have
high level of flexibility to work whenever called upon.
- Have
high level of personal organizational and attention to detail.
- Have
ability to relate well and communicate effectively with others.
8. Lecturer Civil and Environment
Ref:
ACC/031
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Teaching
using various methodologies such as group discussions and demonstrations
in the area of specialization.
- Planning,
developing and evaluating relevant and usable teaching materials.
- Identifying
the problems which impede the organization development and conducting
research with a view to coming up with feasible solutions via training.
- Planning,
designing and evaluating curricula in the specific area of specialization.
- Guiding
and counseling students in matters related to their academic and social
welfare.
- Any
other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
For
appointment to the grade of Lecturer, a candidate must have:
- A
Bachelors’ degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Satisfactorily
served in the grade of Assistant Lecturer in the Institute or in a similar
position in a comparable institution for a minimum period of three (3)
years.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- Good
computer skills.
- Ability
to take initiative and work well with minimal supervision.
9. H.O.D Business Development (Academic)
Ref:
ACC/032
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulation
of marketing and promotion policies and procedures for the Institute’s
academic programmes;
- Initiating
and overseeing the implementation of commercialization strategies in line
with the Institute’s mandate;
- Researching,
Evaluating, developing and advising on Academic programmes in the
Institute;
- Designing
marketing and promotion programmes for the academic programmes of the
Institute;
- Sourcing
and coordinating consultancy services; and
- Any
other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- A
Masters in Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized
university.
- Post
graduate training in Education
- Satisfactorily
served as a Business Development Officer at the Institute or in a
comparable position with equivalent responsibilities in similar
Institutions for at least three (3) years.
- Experience
in research and consultancy work for at least two (2) years
- Good
entrepreneurial and creativity skills.
- Sound
analytical and strategic skills.
- Excellent
presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
- Good
computer knowledge.
10. H.O.D Tourism and Hospitality
Ref:
ACC/033
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Organizing,
coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
- Overseeing
the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
- Review,
appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
- Recommending
on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
- Overseeing
research and consultancy services in the faculty.
- Overseeing
the development of relevant teaching materials.
- Overseeing
the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.
Minimum
requirements
- Hold
a Master Degree in Tourism and hospitality or its equivalent from a
recognized university.
- Post
graduate diploma in education
- Have
satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a
comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for
a minimum period of three (3) years.
- Have
demonstrated high leadership skills.
- Possess
high level of integrity.
- Have
ability to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
- Have
strong verbal and written communication skills.
Terms
of offer
An
attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and
responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
The
application form is available here
Interested
and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form,
attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications
MARKED WITH THE JOB REF NO to the:
Director
Railway Training Institute
P.O. Box 42226, 00100,
Nairobi
to
be received by Friday 6th July, 2012
Note:
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
9:50 PM
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