Job Openings at Kenya Ports Authority - Deloitte Consulting

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager, Infrastructure Development will be a member of Executive Committee and will be responsible for control and coordination of capital works projects and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the preparation and implementation of projects and major capital development plans;
• Responsible for the management of contractors involved in civil, building works and electrical works within and outside the Port, including advising on civil works rehabilitation or replacement of infrastructure and on the technical feasibility/costs as well as timing implications for the development of marine and shore facilities;
• Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the development and review of operating policies and procedures;
• Oversee the preparation and development of divisional budgets for the infrastructure division and exercise control on expenditure; and
• Monitor the progress on the implementation of major capital works undertaken by contractors, including, costs, completion schedules and quality assurance for the division’s projects.

Personal Specifications

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s and and Master’s Degrees in any of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Business related field from a recognised university;
• Be a Professional Engineer, registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) with a valid practicing certificate;
• Hold valid membership to the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than nine (9) years of relevant work experience with at least five (5) years served in managerial/leadership role(s) in significant organisation(s) with similar complexity as Kenya Ports Authority;
• Ability to manage complex projects; and
• Experience in port, shipping and maritime logistics is an added advantage.

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Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager, Human Resource and Administration will be a member of the Executive Committee and will be responsible for the entire spectrum of the human resource programs / strategies, including employee relations / industrial relations, welfare, acquisition, development / training and retention of the human resources to meet the corporate objectives of the Authority.

The job holder is equally required to oversee the Medical Services, Administration and Bandari College functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the development and implementation of effective human resource and administration strategies and policies;
• Direct the Authority’s human resource planning to ensure the formulation of strategies/ programs for the timely acquisition/development of the critical skills required to support and sustain the business strategies of KPA;
• Establish frameworks for the continuous development and review of the human resources capabilities/competencies through learning and development programs, succession plans and career management processes;
• Develop an effective performance management program to motivate staff and enhance performance and productivity;
• Maintain harmonious industrial relations ensuring a positive working environment within the Authority;
• Oversee the preparation of the budget for the human resource and administration division and exercise expenditure control;
• Provide a link between the Authority’s various divisions and ensure the smooth flow of information from one part to the other through effective office administration;
• Oversee planning, directing and coordinating supportive services of the Authority including maintaining facilities and supervising activities; and
• Ensure that all members of the human resource and administration team are competent in carrying out their role, offering coaching and mentoring support to enhance their delivery and capabilities.

Person Specifications

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in any of the following fields: Business, Social Sciences, Economics, Industrial Psychology, Organisation Development, Human Resources Management or any other relevant field from a recognised university;
• Possess a Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management and is a member in good standing of the Institute of Human Resources Management Kenya, with a valid practicing certificate, as stipulated in the Human Resource Management Professional Act, 2012;
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than nine (9) years of relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years served in managerial/leadership role(s) in significant organisation(s) with similar complexity as Kenya Ports Authority;
• Demonstrable track record in maintaining harmonious industrial/employee relations; and
• Have thorough knowledge and understanding of Kenya Labour Laws as well as International Labour Practices.