Job Vacancies at Kenya Railways

KRBR168

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee the formulation, implementation, and review of the Corporation’s legal strategies, guidelines, and the development of relevant legislations, regulations, and policies to safeguard the interests of the Corporation
• Providing legal advisory services to the Corporation to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements;
• Leading legal negotiations on rail operation-related matters and interpreting operation documents to safeguard the Corporation's interests
• Reviewing and providing advice on the management of contracts to safeguard the Corporation's assets & reputation
• Reviewing & authorizing conveyance instruments on acquisition and/or transfer of Corporation property / asset, and ensuring proper registration of the same
• Managing and advising on dispute resolution between various stakeholders and the Corporation to protect the corporation’s assets & reputation
• Recommending the appointment of external lawyers to represent the Corporation and liaising with them to ensure service delivery
• Managing legal issues relating to employee and pension liability claims, as well as carrying out due diligence investigations on claims
• Advising and guiding the Corporation on restitution processes for its assets;
• Managing the corporation’s legal registry, including updating legal documentation, regulations, ordinances, and policy manuals to ensure compliance
• Identifying, implementing, and benchmarking best practices in management
• Managing and implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture
• Spearhead formulation, implementation, and review of the annual plans, budgets, and procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the Board’s performance targets and strategic plan;
• Lead in the 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 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 the Corporation’s policies and programs;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the department.
• Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the Department;

Requirements for the job

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable institution
• Postgraduate 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
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• At least ten (10) years relevant experience, five (5) of which should be at a management level in a State Corporation or a comparable organization in the public service or private sector

Required skills

• Decision Making / Job Influence
• Strategic decisions.
• Financial decisions.
• Managerial decisions.
• Operational decisions.
• Analytical decisions

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KRBR169
Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in the formulation and implementation of human resource policies, guidelines, and regulations, and analyze their impact on staff.
• Steer the development of human resource management plans to ensure effective succession management.
• Lead in monitoring the implementation of performance management systems; analyzing the staffing levels in KR and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment.
• Lead in the development of the business strategy with talent resourcing and development.
• Oversee the development and implementation of talent management and development policies to attract, nurture, and retain talent.
• Guide in the development and implementation of robust succession & leadership development programs for organizational readiness for growth and supply of a talent pool.
• Oversee all employment practices, compensation, employee benefits, including retirement, and human resources programs to ensure they are within established standards, procedures, guidelines, and policies of the Corporation and local labour laws.
• Lead in human resource planning, recruitment, and selection process in liaison with the department and Divisional heads to  ensure that the corporation attracts, recruits, and retains skilled and qualified employees.
• Provide leadership in matters relating to industrial relations through well-managed staff welfare Boards, a healthy and safe working environment, effective management of disciplinary and grievance issues, and effective communication processes.
• Provide leadership in the resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary cases, recommending appropriate action to resolve grievances as well as assisting employees to find satisfactory solutions to personal problems through counselling services.
• Oversee implementation of an effective human resource management information system for monitoring, tracking, and evaluating employee activities, including staff training, performance management, and welfare programs.
• Oversee implementation of staff medical scheme, WIBA, GLA and GPA, gratuity, pension, and other staff welfare issues.
• Advise Management on appropriate organizational structures, business processes, and change management to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Lead in the execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the division has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity, and succession management.
• Provide leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business
• processes and controls in the division and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, increase public participation and involvement in the corporation’s policies and programs.
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the division.
• Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the Division.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the division.
• Oversee implementation of a robust performance management system within the division through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan.
• Provide leadership in the Division through supervision, coaching, mentoring, training, and development of the departmental staff to ensure an effective and motivated team.

Requirements for the job

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Development or Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Government, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/ Development/ Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/ Government, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Ten (10) years relevant experience with at least five (5) years served in a management position.
• Certification as a Human Resource Professional (CHRP (K)) from the Human Resource Management Professional Examination Board (HRMPEB).
• A Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Full membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management;
• A practicing certificate from the Institute of Human Resource Management.

Required skills

• 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.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Networking skills.
• Creativity and Innovation.
• Time management skills.
• Emotional Intelligence skills.

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KRBR170
Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee formulation, development, and implementation of divisional plans and maintenance procedures.
• Provide engineering advice to the department on mechanical engineering functions to ensure the availability and reliability of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Oversee the design and planning of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment projects.
• Facilitate the development and approval of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment policies and standards.
• Lead in the development of divisional maintenance and development programs for locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment to meet requirements for train and marine operations.
• Oversee the implementation of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment scheduled and unscheduled maintenance at workshops and depots as per the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards.
• Oversee the implementation of remanufacture/rehabilitation projects for locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Oversee the management of locomotives, rolling stock workshop and depot activities to achieve desired maintenance and high productivity, to ensure tasks are done to the required OEM standards. 
• Responsible for mechanical engineering designs, drawings, and specifications revision for locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Review and approve any onboard equipment or structures to be installed or transported on locomotives and rolling stock to ensure rail safety is safeguarded.
• Review and recommend new systems that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the mechanical engineering function in carrying out locomotives and rolling stock and equipment development and maintenance.
• Coordinate expeditious restoration of damaged equipment, plant, locomotives and rolling stock.
• Participate in rail incident and accident investigations spearheaded by the safety team to identify the root cause and implement remedial actions to stop recurrence.
• Oversee the preparation of technical and functional specifications requirements for tender documents to enable appropriate procurement of materials, locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Spearhead in conducting locomotive, rolling stock, plant, and equipment failure and trend analysis, engineering inspection and audit, material and component quality inspection and analysis to assist in divisional engineering decision making.
• Review and guide on locomotive, rolling stock, plant, and equipment leases to ensure efficient and effective rail operations.
• Oversee inspections of leased locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Oversee outsourced contractors and consultants for the development and maintenance of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Lead in the development and manufacture of parts and materials for rolling stock, plant, and equipment maintenance
• Oversee quality in the manufacturing of parts and materials.
• Ensure compliance with the applicable legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements in undertaking locomotive, rolling stock, plant, and equipment maintenance and development.
• Lead in keeping updated and relevant knowledge of modern locomotive, rolling stock maintenance techniques, maintenance equipment, production systems, and procedures. 
• Responsible for championing safe working conditions in the workshop and depots.
• Responsible for capacity building (skills transfer, technology transfer and training) for all staff within the Mechanical Division.
• Give input in curriculum development for railway technical courses.

Requirements for the job

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• A Master's Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer.
• Membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) as a Corporate Member.
• Valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Certificate in Project Management.
• Certificate in Leadership Course for at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position.

Required Skills:

• .Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Report writing skills.