Employment Opportunities at Kenya Railways

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks 

 Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Spearhead the formulation, implementation and review of the Corporation’s legal strategies, guidelines and the development of relevant legislations, regulations and policies to safeguard the interest of the Corporation
• Spearhead the implementation of principles of corporate governance, relevant national policies, guidelines and directives
• Oversee preparation and management of the Board annual work plans
• Lead in providing legal advisory services to the Corporation to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements
• Spearhead legal negotiations on matters relating to concessioning of railways and interpreting concession documents to safeguard corporation’s interests
• Provide strategic leadership and co-ordinate preparation and reviewing of contractual agreements in which the Corporation is a party
• Advising on new legislation, both locally and from other jurisdictions doing business with the Corporation, with an impact on the operations of the Corporation
• Advising on management of contracts to safeguard Corporation’s assets, interests and reputation
• Provide leadership in advising and managing litigation and dispute resolution between various stakeholders and the Corporation to protect the Corporation’s assets and reputation.
• Provide leadership in execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the Department has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity and succession management;
• Spearhead formulation, implementation and review of the Department’s annual work plans, budgets and procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the Corporation’s performance targets and strategic plan;
• Oversee nurturing of competencies and promote a working environment that optimizes individual and team potential in the Department;
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Department;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the Department;
• Coordinate implementation of a robust performance management system within the Department through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan;
• Provide strategic leadership in supervision, coaching, mentoring, training, and development of all staff to ensure an efficient and motivated team in the Department to achieve business and people objectives.
• Lead in identifying and implementing best practices in management and legal regime
• To steer management and implementation of change initiatives to achieve desired business goals and culture in the Department.
• Provide strategic leadership in development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Department’s annual budget, procurement and disposal plan, annual performance contract and the Department’s periodic reports.
• Spearhead resource mobilization in the department.

 Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the legal services Department
• Co-ordinate Board matters by preparing and dispatching Board Agendas, Board papers, minutes and action reports
• Liaising with the Chairman and the Managing Director in preparation of agenda for board meetings
• Communicating decisions of the Board to the Managing Director for appropriate action
• Co-ordinate reporting on implementation of Board decisions and preparing reports to the Board
• Oversee approval and appointment of external lawyers to represent the Corporation in legal matters
• Liaise with the Managing Director for authentication of the use of the common seal of the Corporation.
• Custodian of ownership documents of the Corporation’s assets
• Appraise the direct reports.

​​​​​​​Financial Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Department’s annual budget, procurement and disposal plan, annual performance contract and the Department’s periodic reports.
• Spearhead resource mobilization in the department

 ​​​​​​​Requirements of the Position

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable institution
• Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or such similar qualification from a reputable institution
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Member of the Law Society of Kenya and in good standing
• Certified Public Secretary and a member of ICS in good standing
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be in a senior management position in a State Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public Service or private sector

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

• Leadership skills,
• Negotiation skills,
• Problem solving skills;
• Financial management skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Strategic management skills;
• Stakeholder management skills;
• Change management skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Emotional Intelligence;
• Interpersonal Skills;
• Networking & collaboration skills;
• Creativity and Innovation;
• Time management skills

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Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks 

 Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Spearhead development, review and implementation of policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Human Resource Management, Insurance, Administration and ICT.
• Provide leadership in development and implementation of effective Human resources strategies, plans and policies for long term development of the Organization.
• Steer in alignment the Human resource strategy to the business strategy and providing advisory role to the business.
• Lead the development and maintenance of a cohesive and flexible performance-based culture that will deliver on the organization’s objective.
• Provide leadership in talent management, to attract, nurture and retain talent.
• Provide leadership in management and monitoring of Employee relations, welfare and occupational health and safety policies to build a conducive work environment.
• Spearhead designing and development or organizational structure and business processes that will enhance efficiency.
• Provide guidance in developing robust succession & leadership development programs for organizational readiness for growth and supply a talent pool.
•  Spearhead in development of strategies to drive innovation, including automation of processes in line with the overall strategic plan of the Corporation.
• Lead in development relevant mechanisms to entrench innovation with respect to the Departments’ operations and processes.
• Foster a culture that rewards performance and encourages teamwork, commitment and self-motivation.
• Oversee efficient delivery of technology-related services.
• Provide leadership-Managing the organization’s reward and benefits to ensure reward systems are in place to deliver competitiveness and cost effectiveness.
• Advise management on appropriate Corporate Services Management practices to achieve the corporate objectives.
• Guide in development of manpower strategies to support current and future business needs.
• Guide in developing strategies to enhance employee engagement and productivity within the workforce.
• Steer in development of strategies on property management, cleaning services, garbage collection and pest control in Corporation premises.
• Spearhead development of strategies and initiatives to ensure the Corporation interests are adequately covered through insurance to minimize exposure to losses.
• Spearhead the development, implementation and review of Department’s annual Work Plans and budgets and Procurement and Assets Disposal plans in line with the Corporation’s performance targets and strategic plan;
• Spearhead the development and implementation and review of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Department;
• Provide strategic leadership in execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the Department has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity and succession management;
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the department and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, increase public participation and involvement in Corporation’s policies and programs
• Lead in implementation of a robust performance management system within the Department through providing oversight of the delivery of the Annual performance contract and strategic plan;
• Spearhead the implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the Department;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the Department; and
• Provide strategic leadership in supervision, coaching, Mentoring, training and development of the Departmental staff to ensure an effective and motived team. Further, nurture the staff to work collaboratively 

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Manage the day to day administrative and operational functions of the department in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements;
• Coordinate staff performance management, training and development.
• Manage the Corporation’s rewards and sanctions.
• Advise an appropriate organizational structures, business processes and change management strategies to maximize organizational effectiveness
• Oversee fleet management activities within the Corporation
• Coordinate implementation of the Corporation Culture Change Strategy.
• Oversee management of the Corporation’s assets.
• Liaise with  all divisional Heads, continuously analyse business across all departments to determine improvement areas with technology adoption and innovation
• Provide overall Department administrative support services in the Corporation.
• Coordinate insurance services for Corporation assets and Business operations.
• Oversee the preparation of board papers in respect to the corporate service Department
• Coordinate implementation of Department’s annual work plan, procurement plan and budget.
• Provide Monthly, Quarterly Reports to help Management make sound decisions.
• Performance management/appraisal of direct reports

Financial Responsibilities

• Approval of the Department’s budget and expenditure.
• Approval of Department’s annual procurement and assets disposal plan.
• Accounts for resources within the department
• Department’s Resource mobilization.

Requirements of the Position

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, ICT, Social Sciences or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Relevant professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Valid practicing Certificate
• Working experience of not less than fifteen (15) years, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position in a State Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public Service or private sector

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

• Leadership skills.
• Negotiation and Arbitration skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Strategic management skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Change management skills.
• Planning and Analytical skills.
• Visionary Skills.
• Interpersonal and communication Skills.
• Networking skills.
• Creativity and Innovation.
• Time management skills.
• Emotional Intelligence Skills