KRBR168

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee the formulation, implementation, and review of the Corporation’s legal strategies, guidelines, and the development of relevant legislations, regulations, and policies to safeguard the interests of the Corporation
• Providing legal advisory services to the Corporation to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements;
• Leading legal negotiations on rail operation-related matters and interpreting operation documents to safeguard the Corporation’s interests
• Reviewing and providing advice on the management of contracts to safeguard the Corporation’s assets & reputation
• Reviewing & authorizing conveyance instruments on acquisition and/or transfer of Corporation property / asset, and ensuring proper registration of the same
• Managing and advising on dispute resolution between various stakeholders and the Corporation to protect the corporation’s assets & reputation
• Recommending the appointment of external lawyers to represent the Corporation and liaising with them to ensure service delivery
• Managing legal issues relating to employee and pension liability claims, as well as carrying out due diligence investigations on claims
• Advising and guiding the Corporation on restitution processes for its assets;
• Managing the corporation’s legal registry, including updating legal documentation, regulations, ordinances, and policy manuals to ensure compliance
• Identifying, implementing, and benchmarking best practices in management
• Managing and implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture
• Spearhead formulation, implementation, and review of the annual 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 department 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 department and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, increase public participation and involvement in the Corporation’s policies and programs;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the department.
• Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the Department;

Requirements for the job

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or such similar qualification from a reputable institution
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• At least ten (10) years relevant experience, five (5) of which should be at a management level in a State Corporation or a comparable organization in the public service or private sector

Required skills

• Decision Making / Job Influence
• Strategic decisions.
• Financial decisions.
• Managerial decisions.
• Operational decisions.
• Analytical decisions

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KRBR170
Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee formulation, development, and implementation of divisional plans and maintenance procedures.
• Provide engineering advice to the department on mechanical engineering functions to ensure the availability and reliability of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Oversee the design and planning of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment projects.
• Facilitate the development and approval of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment policies and standards.
• Lead in the development of divisional maintenance and development programs for locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment to meet requirements for train and marine operations.
• Oversee the implementation of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment scheduled and unscheduled maintenance at workshops and depots as per the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards.
• Oversee the implementation of remanufacture/rehabilitation projects for locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Oversee the management of locomotives, rolling stock workshop and depot activities to achieve desired maintenance and high productivity, to ensure tasks are done to the required OEM standards.
• Responsible for mechanical engineering designs, drawings, and specifications revision for locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Review and approve any onboard equipment or structures to be installed or transported on locomotives and rolling stock to ensure rail safety is safeguarded.
• Review and recommend new systems that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the mechanical engineering function in carrying out locomotives and rolling stock and equipment development and maintenance.
• Coordinate expeditious restoration of damaged equipment, plant, locomotives and rolling stock.
• Participate in rail incident and accident investigations spearheaded by the safety team to identify the root cause and implement remedial actions to stop recurrence.
• Oversee the preparation of technical and functional specifications requirements for tender documents to enable appropriate procurement of materials, locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Spearhead in conducting locomotive, rolling stock, plant, and equipment failure and trend analysis, engineering inspection and audit, material and component quality inspection and analysis to assist in divisional engineering decision making.
• Review and guide on locomotive, rolling stock, plant, and equipment leases to ensure efficient and effective rail operations.
• Oversee inspections of leased locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Oversee outsourced contractors and consultants for the development and maintenance of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
• Lead in the development and manufacture of parts and materials for rolling stock, plant, and equipment maintenance
• Oversee quality in the manufacturing of parts and materials.
• Ensure compliance with the applicable legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements in undertaking locomotive, rolling stock, plant, and equipment maintenance and development.
• Lead in keeping updated and relevant knowledge of modern locomotive, rolling stock maintenance techniques, maintenance equipment, production systems, and procedures.
• Responsible for championing safe working conditions in the workshop and depots.
• Responsible for capacity building (skills transfer, technology transfer and training) for all staff within the Mechanical Division.
• Give input in curriculum development for railway technical courses.

Requirements for the job

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• A Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered by the 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.
• Certificate in Project Management.
• Certificate in Leadership Course for at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position.

Required Skills:

• .Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Report writing skills.