EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Kenya Railways (KR) is a State Corporation in Ministry of Road and

Transport. The corporation was established in 1978 under the Kenya
Railways Corporation Act (Cap 397) of the laws of Kenya to take over the
railways section in Kenya after the collapse of East Africa Community in
1977 which managed the East African Railways and Harbors Corporation.
The railway system in Kenya consists of both the Meter Gauge Railway
(MGR) and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). The MGR extends from
Mombasa to Malaba with branch lines to Nanyuki and Kisumu while SGR
extends from Mombasa to Naivasha.

The core mandate of the Corporation is to provide efficient and effective

rail and inland waterways transport.

The Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the
following vacant positions:
S/N Positions/ Designation Grade No Job Ref
1. GM: Legal Services & CS RG2 1 No
KRBR141
2. GM: Supply Chain Management RG2 1 KRBR142
3. GM: Rail Operations RG2 1 KRBR143
4. GM: Finance RG2 1 KRBR144
5. GM: Business & Commercial RG2 1 KRBR145
6. Corporate Audit Manager RG3 1 KRBR146
7. Property Manager RG3 1 KRBR147

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways
application form KR/HR/08 that is available on the website, attach their
testimonials, certified copies of certificates, National Identification
Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) by 5:00pm Tuesday, 2nd April
2024, 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;
i) A Signed application letter;
ii) 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;
iii) Certified Copies of academic and professional certificates
iv) Certified Copy of National Identification Card or Passport

Successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of

Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing the
following clearance certificates: -
a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
(HELB)
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
(KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC); and
e) 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.

Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated

documents shall lead to automatic disqualification
 GENERAL MANAGER LEGAL SERVICES & CORPORATION
SECRETARY-KRBR141

Reporting to: The Managing Director and the Board of Directors

Employment type: Contract of 5 years renewable once
Work Station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Liaising with the Chairman and the Managing Director in
preparation of agenda for board meetings
ii) Coordinating Board matters by preparing and dispatching
Board Agendas, Board papers, minutes and action reports
iii) Preparing and managing the Board annual work plans
iv) Communicating decisions of the Board to the Managing
Director for appropriate action
v) Monitoring implementation of Board decisions and preparing
reports to the Board
vi) Leading & Providing legal advisory services to the Corporation
to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory
requirements
vii) Leading legal negotiations on concession related matters and
interpreting concession documents to safeguard corporation
interests
viii) Leading and coordinating preparation and reviewing
contractual agreements in which the Corporation is a party;
ix) Advising on new legislation, both locally and from other
regimes doing business with the Corporation, with an impact
on the operations of the Corporation;
x) Advising on management of contracts to safeguard
Corporation assets, interests & reputation
xi) Custodian of ownership documents of the Corporation assets;
xii) Leading, advising & managing litigation and dispute resolution
between various stakeholders and the Corporation to protect
the corporation assets & reputation
xiii) Approving the appointment of external lawyers to represent
the Corporation on legal matters
xiv) Lead, motivate and develop the departmental staff to ensure
an effective and motivated team to achieve business and
people objectives
xv) Preparing, managing and monitoring the departments
budgets
xvi) Leading, Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best
practices in management and legal regime
 xvii) Managing and implementing change initiatives to achieve
desired business plans and culture.
Requirements for the job
i) Master’s degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution
ii) Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent degree from a reputable
institution
iii) Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or
such similar qualification from a reputable institution
iv) Certified Secretary and a member of ICS in good standing
v) Working experience of not less than twelve (12) years, five (5)
of which must have been in a Senior Management position at
the Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public
Service or private sector
vi) An advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of the
Law Society of Kenya in good standing
vii) Attended a leadership course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks
viii) Computer proficiency
ix) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010.
 GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT-KRBR142
Reporting to: The Managing Director
Employment type: Contract of 5 years renewable once
Work Station: Nairobi

Duties and responsibilities

i) Leading in Formulating & developing policies, plans and strategies
in the areas of supply chain; including risk management and
contractor performance measurement plans
ii) Ensuring the procurement and asset disposal processes are
carried out in compliance with the procurement and asset disposal
Law
iii) Ensuring development and review of the annual procurement and
asset disposal plans in line with the Law and monitoring their
implementation
iv) Providing procurement professional opinion to the MD on all
procurement contracts for goods, works, Services and
consultancies
v) Providing professional advice to the Corporation as required in
relation to procurement and asset disposal processes.
vi) Ensuring development and implementing the Supply Chain
Strategy and reporting in line with policies, processes & procedures
vii) Overseeing the management of inventory, stores and assets in
compliance with the guidelines issued by the Corporation and the
National Treasury
viii) Ensuring development and maintaining an information
communication technology inventory management system which
shall comply with the Law
ix) Ensuring preparation of statutory and administrative procurement
and asset disposal reports as required by the Corporation and other
Government bodies, and the Corporation
x) Monitoring Contract management to ensure conformity with the
contract terms and conditions of contract, and reports to the MD on
any significant departures from the terms and conditions of the
contract
xi) Leading in capacity building programs in the Corporation in Supply
Chain in order to ensure compliance of the procurement Law and
the Corporation’s procurement policies and procedures
xii) Ensuring development and management supply chain, capability
and culture that reflect the values which facilitates performance,
professionalism and initiative by staff throughout the Corporation
xiii) Ensuring that procurement and asset disposal records and data are
maintained in accordance with the Law

Requirements for the job

i) Master’s Degree in any of the following: - Business Administration,
Economics, Procurement and Supplies Management or other
relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following:- Procurement and
Supplies Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce,
Business Administration (Supplies Management Option),
Economics or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a
recognized Institution
iii) Working experience of not less than twelve (12) years, five (5) of
which must have been in a Senior Management position at the
Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public Service
or private sector
iv) Post graduate Professional qualification in supply chain
management
v) Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
vi) Full membership either KISM or CIPS or any other relevant supply
chain management body in good standing
vii) Computer proficiency
viii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2010.
 GENERAL MANAGER RAIL OPERATIONS-KRBR143
Reporting to: The Managing Director
Employment type: Contract of 5 years renewable once
Work Station: Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

i) Formulation of the strategic rail operations plans for Corporation
ii) Development and revision of rail operation Policies, Guidelines, and
Work Procedures to adapt to changes in the business environment.
iii) Review, initiate, direct and implement the ongoing applications of
new technology in train operations management
iv) Provision of technical and professional review for safety of train
operations’ efficiency and work methods
v) Developing, reviewing and implementing trains and wagon ferries
schedules for safe train operations
vi) Managing and coordinating the movement of ferries, locomotives
and rolling stock turn round to ensure their availability
vii)Evaluating the performance of the railway transportation and marine
services with respect to passenger and freight
viii) Report accidents and provide support for objective investigation of
accidents/incidents to identify the root cause and implement
remedial action to avoid recurrence
ix) Formulating and implementing the Safety Management Plans
(SMP)
x) Developing and reviewing of rail and marine operational tripartite
instruments for cross border operations with other railway
corporations
xi) Implementing systems and strategies that guarantee reliable,
efficient inland waterways, Cargo transport services that meet
customer satisfaction;
xii)Prepares and presents periodic reports to management
xiii) Implementing Safety Management Plans (SMP) in Marine
operations
xiv) Developing and appraisal of staff in the department to achieve
business and people objectives
xv) Identifying and documenting marine services risks
xvi) Implementing HSE management systems in compliance with
corporation safety policy
xvii) Monitoring ship port activities to avoid environmental and water
pollution
 xviii) Complying with Quality Management System in marine section by
ensuring operation processes meet the requirements of ISO
Standards.

Required Qualification
i) Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Economics,
operations, Business or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution
iii) Working experience of not less than twelve (12) years, five (5) of
which must have been in a Senior Management position at the
Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public Service or
private sector
iv) Be registered with a relevant professional body where applicable in
good standing
v) Knowledge of rail and marine transport operations
vi) Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized institution
vii)Computer proficiency.
viii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2010.
 GENERAL MANAGER FINANCE-KRBR144
Reporting to: The Managing Director
Employment type: Contract of 5 years renewable once
Work Station: Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

i) Leading in formulation, implementation and review of a finance
& investment policies and strategies in accordance with the
Corporation's mandate and strategic plan
ii) Participating in the development and review of the Corporation's
strategic plan
iii) Participating in the preparation and setting of tariffs
iv) Oversees preparation, monitoring, review and evaluation of the
Corporation's budget
v) Providing oversight to the Corporation financial affairs and
advice the Corporation on financial planning strategies and
policies.
vi) Ensuring effective and efficient management of the
Corporation's Resources including Finances and Assets;
vii)Providing accurate and timely financial reports to the ExCom
and the Board for decision making
viii) Ensuring compliance with Public Finance Management Act
regulations, statutory obligations and generally accepted
accounting standards
ix) Overseeing compliance of Quality Management System in the
department by ensuring that business processes meet the
requirements of ISO Standards
x) Leading in negotiations with relevant financial institutions for
support
xi) Ensuring that the Corporation has a robust accounting system
for purposes of reporting and sound finance internal control
systems
xii)Leading in identification and management of departmental risks.
xiii) Leading in motivation, development and appraisal of staff in the
department to achieve business and people objectives
xiv) Facilitating external and internal audits of the Corporation.
xv) Ensuring development and implementation of Business
Continuity Plan (BCP) for the department
xvi) Overseeing the credit control function of the Corporation.
xvii) Overseeing financial consultancy services offered by external
consultants engaged by the Corporation.
Required Qualifications
i) Master's Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting,
Business Administration, or their equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution
ii) Bachelor's Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business
Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution
iii) Must be CPA(K)/ ACCA qualified or its equivalent
iv) Working experience of not less than twelve (12) years, five (5) of
which must have been in a Senior Management position at the
Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public Service or
private sector
v) Membership to ICPAK/ ACCA or its equivalent in good standing.
vi) Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less four (4) weeks from
a recognized institution
vii)Computer proficiency
viii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2010.
 GENERAL MANAGER BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL-KRBR145

Reporting to: The Managing Director

Employment type: Contract of 5 years renewable once
Work Station: Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

i) Providing leadership in formulating and implementing the
Corporations business & Commercial opportunities
ii) Developing mid and long term business development plans through
continuous assessment of market dynamic
iii) Leading in formulating Strategic partnerships to enhance business
investments
iv) Overseeing development of business growth strategy focused on
financial gains and customer satisfaction
v) Overseeing Sales and Marketing for the organization’s services to
deliver strategy
vi) Leading in Conducting business market surveys for the Corporation
and exploring opportunities to add value to the organization’s
business
vii)Coordinating assessment and processing of claims in liaisons with
the insurance division
viii) Leading in negotiations and dispute resolutions in business related
grievances affecting the corporation
ix) Leading in developing property project plan and maintenance
programmes in scope and reporting in line with policies and
procedures
x) Overseeing valuation of Corporation’s assets to ensure actual
values are registered for the purposes of disposal, relocation,
compensation, rent review and leasing
xi) Overseeing timely renewal of leases, development of schemes and
registration of the Corporations land
xii)Oversee preparation and implementation of the department annual
budget and the procurement and disposal plans
xiii) Overseeing implementation of Quality Management System by
ensuring that business process meets the requirements of Quality
Management Systems
xiv) Overseeing implementation of Risk register by ensuring that
business process meets the requirements of Risk criteria.

Required Qualification
i) Master’s Degree in Business or its equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Business or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
iii) Working experience of not less than twelve (12) years, five (5) of
which must have been in a Senior Management position at the
Corporation or in a comparable organization in the Public Service or
private sector
iv) Knowledge of rail and marine business products and services
v) Be registered with the recognized relevant professional body
vi) Membership to the recognized relevant professional Institution in
good standing
vii)Valid Annual Practicing License where applicable
viii) Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less four (4) weeks
from a recognized institution
ix) Proficiency in computer applications
x) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2010.
 CORPORATE AUDIT MANAGER-KRBR146

Reporting to: The General Manager Internal Audit

Employment type: 5 years renewable contract subject to retirement and
performance
Work Station: Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

i) Determining the objectives and scope of audit and develop overall
programme for approval
ii) Supervising and assigning resources to Audit teams and assigning
tasks to achieve audit objectives
iii) Executing audit in accordance with Auditing standards;
iv) Reviewing Audit reports from Audit teams to ensure quality and
achievement of Audit objective
v) Liaising with Management and auditees in the planning and
conducting of audit assignment
vi) Reviewing work papers, evidence and reports of the audit team to
ensure that audit conclusions are consistent with the evidence
received and well-documented
vii) Coordinating and conducting exit audit meeting/conferences with
Management of the audited area to discuss findings, emerging risks
and actions to address identified risks
viii) Following up on audit recommendations to confirm the adequacy of
implementation of agreed action plan
ix) Providing monthly progress reports and comparing audits
performed against approved Annual Audit Plan.
x) Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in
internal audit Preparing Board audit committee papers and minutes,
Policies and procedures
xi) Monitoring the budget of internal audits

Required Qualifications
i) Master’s Degree in any of the following: Business Administration,
Finance, equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or
other recognized equivalent qualifications
iii) A minimum Ten (10) years’ experience as an Internal Auditor and at
least (3) years in a Management role at the Corporation or
 comparable organization in the Public Service or in the Private
Sector
iv) Be in possession of any of the following: - CPA (K), CISA, CFE, CIA
or its equivalent
v) Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)
and or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya).
vi) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution
vii) Computer Proficiency
viii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2010.
 PROPERTY MANAGER-KRBR147

Reporting to: The General Manager Business and Commercial

Employment type: 5 years renewable contract subject to retirement and
performance
Work Station: Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

i) Reviewing and verify all data on final estimations of Land Values in
all resettlement Action Plans utilizing the applicable valuation
models
ii) Managing all Land Grievances affecting the Corporation ;
iii) Up-dating the Road Reserves assets database
iv) Planning for and Oversee the preparing, reviewing, disclosing and
updating Resettlement Action Plans for donor funded projects;
v) Collecting, collating and disseminating information on land
acquisition for the Corporation after ensuring all compensation
awards by the ministry responsible for lands, are accurate and true
reflection
vi) ensuring Development partners safeguards guidelines under RAP
are adhered to during Compensation
vii) Coordinating the Corporation ’s land acquisition process
viii) Managing livelihood restoration measures for donor funded projects
ix) Preparing and disseminate appropriate mechanisms and
technologies to plan for, conduct and manage stakeholders in
development projects undertaken by the Corporation to meet the
overall safeguards goals of projects
x) Planning for and oversee Preparation and implementation of work
plans for the Land Valuer, Senior Land valuer
xi) Organizing donor and site meetings for safeguards and
xii) Preparing various reports as necessary.

Required Qualification
i) Master's Degree in Land Economics, Land Administration, or Real
Estate from a university recognized in Kenya.
ii) Bachelor's Degree in Land Economics, Land Administration, or Real
Estate from a university recognized in Kenya.
iii) Post Graduate Diploma qualifying as a full member of the Institution
of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) Chapter of Valuation and Estate
 Management Surveyors (VEMS) or Land Administration
Management Surveyors (LAMS).
iv) Minimum Ten (10) years’ experience in property management and
at least (3) years in a Management role at the Corporation or
comparable organization in the Public Service or in the Private
Sector
v) Must be registered by any of the following bodies: Institution of
Surveyors of Kenya, Estate Agents Registration Board, valuer
Registration Board, and any other relevant and recognized
professional body
vi) Current valid practicing License from Valuer Registration Board
vii) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution
viii) Computer Proficiency
ix) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
2010.