Government Jobs and Vacancies - Kenya Ferry Services

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Opportunities in Marine Transport Industry
 

Our

client, Kenya Ferry Services Limited, is a State Corporation established under

the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya and operating under the

Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, mandated with the operation of

ferries in the Country. 

The

Company’s headquarters are set along the expansive shores of the beautiful and

splendid Indian Ocean overlooking the magnificent view of the channel at

Peleleza, Likoni, Mombasa.

To

strengthen the management team, KFSL is seeking to engage dynamic, highly

driven and result oriented individuals for the following key positions:
 

Reporting

to the Board, the Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing all the

strategic, operational and financial performance of the company through the

effective management of executive leadership team.

Key roles and Responsibilities

• Developing,
  
  recommending to the Board, and implementing the long term strategy,
  
  business plans, and annual operating budgets taking into account the
  
  national development goals and Vision 2030;


• Establishing
  
  and implementing proper internal monitoring and control systems and
  
  procedures;


• Overseeing
  
  financial management and investment undertakings;


• Ensuring
  
  implementation of corporate policies and programmes;


• Maintaining
  
  a conducive work environment and fostering a corporate culture that
  
  promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;


• Acting
  
  as the principal spokesperson of the Company by providing strategic
  
  linkages with key stakeholders of the Company; and


• Ensuring
  
  compliance with all statutory, legal, social and regulatory requirements.

Required

Qualifications and Experience

• A
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Finance / Business Administration /
  
  Commerce / Economics / Law/ Human Resource Management or related field
  
  from a recognised university;


• A
  
  Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university will be
  
  an added advantage;


• Must
  
  be a member of a relevant professional body;


• A
  
  minimum of fifteen (15) years’ working experience with at least five (5)
  
  years in a senior management position; and


• Experience
  
  in the marine transport industry or marine operations management will be
  
  an added advantage.

This

appointment is for 3 years contract terms renewable subject to good performance.
 

Operations

Manager –

OM/05/2016
 

Reporting

to the Managing Director, the Operations Manager will be responsible for

ensuring safe, secure, efficient and quality service standards of ferry

operations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Developing
  
  departmental policies and work instructions;


• Developing
  
  and implementing the departmental budget;


• Preparing
  
  and coordinating operational schedules and procedures;


• Observing
  
  and monitoring the safety and security of ferry operations as per the
  
  International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code;


• Preparing
  
  and presenting regular operational and performance reports; and


• Conducting
  
  training based on a quarterly training needs assessment for the
  
  department.

Required

Qualifications and Experience

• A
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Logistics / Transport Economics /
  
  Marine Transport/ Marine Operations Management or equivalent in a related
  
  field from a recognized university;


• A
  
  Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university will be
  
  an added advantage;


• Must
  
  be a member of a relevant professional body;


• A
  
  minimum of twelve (12) years’ working experience with at least three (3)
  
  years in a relevant senior management position; and


• Advanced
  
  training in professional marine transport/ or marine operations management
  
  will be an added advantage.

This

appointment shall be on permanent and pensionable terms.

Chief Engineer –

CE/05/2016
 

Reporting

to the Managing Director, the Chief Engineer will be responsible for the

delivery of efficient and effective technical engineering services to the

Company.

• Developing,
  
  managing and monitoring the department budget;


• Ensuring
  
  that best engineering standards and practices are upheld;


• Maintaining
  
  adequate and up to date records of drawings, plans and alterations for
  
  projects undertaken;


• Directing
  
  and overseeing the specialized installation of parts, plants and
  
  equipment;


• Advising
  
  management on technical matters and providing leadership in formulation of
  
  equipment replacement programmes; and


• Ensuring
  
  statutory regulations and insurance requirements are followed, for the
  
  safe condition of ferries, plants, gear and equipment.

Required

Qualifications and Experience

• A
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent in a related field from a
  
  recognized university;


• A
  
  Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university will be
  
  an added advantage;


• A
  
  Marine Engineering Class 1 certificate or equivalent;


• Must
  
  be a member of a relevant professional body;


• A
  
  minimum of twelve (12) years’ working experience with at least three (3)
  
  years in a relevant senior management position; and


• Experience
  
  in the marine transport industry/ or marine operations management will be
  
  an added advantage.

This

appointment shall be on permanent and pensionable terms.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter

Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and should submit among other documents;

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;

Clearance Certifi cate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance

Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and

Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference

Bureau.
 

For

the full details for this position, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform

via 

Please include in your application copies of your academic and professional

certificates, testimonials and detailed CV stating your current position,

remuneration, contact details as well as names and contacts (telephone and

e-mail address) of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and

work experience.

The closing date for the applications is 13th May 2016.

Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted. 

Only

those submitted through Deloitte’s e-recruitment portal will be considered.

Kenya Ferry Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity

and gender equity within the organization.