Rail Transport Economist at Kenya Railways

Rail Transport Economist (Assistant Manager) will report to Research, Planning and Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

• Collecting and collating statistical data on the planned railways programmes and projects;
• Analyzing traffic data required in designing highways for development;
• Preparing annual work programmes and budgets for rail planning and development;
• Collecting and Preparing economic data and information on rail network;
• Provide information and analyses towards the development of strategies for the rail operations
• Stake holder participation in activities regarding rail services network development,
• Conduct economic and sector work such as the identification and analysis of transport sector
• Development trends, economic analysis for corporation
• Provide technical inputs for the Corporation programming and contribute to the development of Corporations Partnership Strategy (CPSs) and Operational Business Plans for rail services
• Undertake Policy and Project Evaluation for the rail services
• Evaluate cost and benefits of projects as well as draw lessons for future rail projects for the Corporation
• Preparing and presenting periodic reports as required; and
• Compiling data for economic analysis of investment programmes and projects;

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience and at least two (2) in a supervisory role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Certificate in Supervisory/Management/Leadership skills
• Current Membership of a relevant Professional Body
• Valid Practicing License where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.