The current rail network in Kenya is the metre gauge commonly referred to as 'The Lunatic Line’. It was initially named the 'Uganda Railway’ after its destination. Its construction began in the Port city of Mombasa in 1896 and was completed in 1901 at the lines terminus in Kisumu. Operations on the line commenced in 1903. The Lunatic Line links Kampala in Uganda with the Indian Ocean town of Mombasa. Branch lines were built to Thika in 1913, Lake Magadi in 1915, Kitale in 1926, Naro Moru in 1927 and from Tororo to Soroti in 1929. In 1929, the Uganda railway became Kenya Uganda Railways & Habours. In 1931, a branchline to Mount Kenya was completed and the main line was extended from Nakuru to Kampala in Uganda. The line is 1,000 mm and is a single track all through with occasional sidings and passing points to deal with opposing traffic. Construction was carried out by labourers brought in from India. After completion, some of the Indians remained behind thus creating the Indian community in East Africa. The line was a huge logistical achievement and became strategically and economically vital for Kenya, linking the Indian Ocean with Lake Victoria and the East African interior. Branch lines were built and the railway became an essential part of safari adventures in the early decades of the 20th Century.
QMS & Risk Co-Ordination Manager at Kenya Railways
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide
leadership in formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review of
Corporation risk management policy and framework and business continuity
policy;
- Oversee
cross-functional efforts to enhance proactive Enterprise risk management,
business continuity, and operational resilience across the Corporation;
- Lead
monitoring the maintenance of the strategic risk register, ensuring timely
updates and execution of mitigation action plans;
- Oversee
development, implementation, and maintenance of a Compliance Framework to
meet internal and external regulatory obligations;
- Lead
other departments in management in identifying, analysing, and mitigating
risks within their respective areas;
- Guide
formulation, review and adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS)
and applicable standards for the Corporation’s products and services;
- Coordinate
quality assurance with departments to enhance the delivery of quality
goods and services while ensuring regulatory compliance;
- Spearhead
formulation, implementation and review of the division annual work 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
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
Authority’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
development, implementation and review of corruption prevention and
mitigation strategies in the division;
- Oversee
implementation of a robust performance management system within the
divisions 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;
- Provide
oversight of all activities of the Division and manage the day-to-day
operations for a smooth functioning and efficiency of the Division;
- Coordinate
sensitization programs in collaboration with the Quality Management
Representative to promote awareness of customer requirements and
compliance standards;
- Undertake
open risk-related issues, collaborates with leadership to ensure closure
of action plans, and oversees third-party risk management engagements;
- Conduct
risk assessments, rating and ranking of compliance risks, and integrating
mitigation activities into strategic decision-making;
- Spearhead
the preparation and submission of periodic reports in the Division;
- Implement
Board resolutions and audit recommendations within the Division;
- Provide
regular, thorough, and prompt communication to the Division’s staff on key
technical, financial, and administrative matters;
- Appraise
the direct reports.
Requirements of the Position
- Master’s
degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil
Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other
relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil
Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other
relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Any of
the following professional qualifications: CPA (K), ACCA, CRA CMA CIA,
CRMA, CFE, Certified in Risk Information and Control (CRISC) or other
relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Membership
of relevant professional body and in good standing
- A
Minimum of Ten (10) year’s relevant work experience, five (5) of which
must be in managerial role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
- A
management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competences
- Research
skills
- problem-solving
skills
- Financial
Management skills
- Leadership,
planning and Supervisory skills
- Strong
written and oral communication skills
- Report
writing skills
- Management
skills
- Research
paper writing and presentation skills
- Excellent
analytical and interpersonal skills
- Negotiation
and counseling skills
- Stakeholder
management skills
- Conceptual
skills
- Demonstrated
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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& RISK CO-ORDINATION MANAGER REF: KRBR161 – Kenya Railways
Signaling, Electrical & Communication Manager at Kenya Railways
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Spearheads
formulation, implementation and review of the departmental annual work
plans, budgets and procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the
Board’s performance targets and strategic plan;
- Oversees
the development and approval of electrical, signalling and communication
technical policies, manuals, procedures and standards;
- Leads
in the development of divisional maintenance and development programs for
electrical, signalling and communication systems in order to meet
requirements for train and marine operations;
- Oversees
implementation of electrical, signalling and communication systems
scheduled and unscheduled maintenance within the corporation;
- Leads
in reviewing and recommending new systems and technologies that enhances
the effectiveness and efficiency of the division in carrying out
electrical, signalling and communication design, development and
maintenance;
- Collaborates
in rail incident and accident investigation for the purpose of identifying
the root cause and implementing remedial actions to stop recurrence;
- Oversees
preparation of technical and functional specifications requirements for
tender documents to enable appropriate procurement of materials in the
division;
- Spearheads
electrical, signalling and communication systems failure and trend
analysis, engineering inspection and audit, material and component quality
inspection and analysis to assist in divisional engineering decision
making;
- Oversees
outsourced contractors and consultants for development and maintenance of
electrical, signalling and communication systems;
- Oversees
the undertaking of statutory electrical, signalling and communication
tests and documenting them;
- Provides
leadership in compliance with the applicable legal, statutory and
regulatory requirements in undertaking electrical, signalling and
communication maintenance and development;
- Leads
in staying well-informed and adept in the latest advancements of modern
electrical, signalling and communication systems maintenance techniques,
maintenance equipment, production systems, procedures;
- Leads
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
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
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 division staff to ensure an effective and
motivated team;
- Oversees
planning, design and implementation of electrical, signalling and
communication projects;
- Responsible
for new electrical installations and power distribution in all buildings,
workshops, electrical installations in all plant and equipment and
maintenance of existing electrical installations in the corporation;
- Coordinates
the expeditious restoration of damaged Signalling, Communication and
Electrical equipment;
- Responsible
for the electrical engineering designs and drawings and specifications
revisions;
- Provides
engineering advice to the department on electrical, signaling and
communication engineering functions;
- Appraises
the work performance of all staff reporting directly to him/her;
- Provides
input in preparation and implementation of the departmental annual budget;
and
- Certifies
work conducted by external contractors for payment processing
Requirements of the Position
- Master’s
degree in Engineering, Project/Communication Management or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Electrical/Telecommunication or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
- A
minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, and at least five (5)
years in a managerial role in the Public Service or in the Private Sector.
- Registered
by 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.
- Leadership
course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- 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.
Apply: SIGNALING, ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATION MANAGER REF: KRBR163 – Kenya Railways