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
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
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;
- Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
- Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:
- Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews;
- It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents; and
- Beware fraudsters misusing the Company name to solicit money from unsuspecting job seekers.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six 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).
Kenya Railways is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – 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, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered.