General Manager Rail Operations

Job Detail

Job ID 4770
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 10 Years +
Gender Both
Industry Engineering
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State Nairobi
City Nairobi

Job Description

General Manager Rail Operations

Duties and Responsibilities

Formulation of strategies for enhancement of rail operations, warehouse operations, last mile services, appropriate evacuation of cargo, and plans to enhance market share or related logistics operations.
Development and revision of rail operation Policies, Guidelines, and Work Procedures to adapt to changes in the business environment.
Review, initiate, direct and implement the ongoing applications of new technology in train operations management.
Provision of technical and professional review for safety of train operations’ efficiency and work methods.
Developing, reviewing, and implementing trains and wagon ferries schedules for safe train operations.
Managing and coordinating the movement of ferries, locomotives and rolling stock turn round to ensure their availability.
Evaluating the performance of the railway transportation and marine services with respect to passenger and freight.
Report accidents and provide support for objective investigation of accidents/incidents to identify the root cause and implement remedial action to avoid recurrence.
Formulating and implementing the Safety Management Plans (SMP).
Developing and reviewing of rail and marine operational tripartite instruments for cross border operations with other railway Corporations.
Implementing systems and strategies that guarantee reliable, efficient inland waterways, Cargo transport services that meet customer satisfaction.
Prepares and presents periodic reports to management.
Implementing Safety Management Plans (SMP) in Marine operations.
Developing and appraisal of staff in the department to achieve business and people objectives.
Identifying and documenting marine services risks.
Implementing Employee Safety management systems in compliance with Corporation Safety policy.
Monitoring ship port activities to avoid environmental and water pollution.
Complying with Quality Management System (QMS) in marine section by ensuring operation processes meet the requirements of ISO Standards.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Business, Operations Management or any other related field from a recognized University.
Be registered with a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been in Senior Management position.
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Skills and Competencies

Report and Minutes writing skills.
Leadership, Planning and Supervisory skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
Rail operations experience.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form KR/HR/08 that is available on the Kenya Railways website, attach their testimonials, certified copies of certificates, National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to be received by 5:00pm on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, East Africa Time (EAT)

The details of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for each position are available on the Kenya Railways website; www.krc.co.ke

When applying, quote the Job reference number on the envelope and the application letter.
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application;

A Signed application letter;
A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating; current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
Certified Copies of academic and professional certificates
Certified Copy of National Identification Card or valid Passport

Successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing the following clearance certificates: –

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications to be addressed to the:
Managing Director,
Kenya Railways,
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
NAIROBI.

The Corporation is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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