Rift Valley Railways Vacancies

Rift Valley Railways (RVR), is the Kenya – Uganda concessionaire exclusively operating freight (including marine) and passenger rail services in Kenya and Uganda under a 25 year concession agreement signed with both governments in 2006.

RVR has now embarked on a USD 287 million fully funded five year turn around programme that will see it improve its operations and achieve its vision of being the Best Transport and Logistics partner in Africa by 2020.

In order to execute this ambitious programme and to achieve its vision, RVR seeks to recruit highly driven and motivated Professionals to fill the following positions:

Key Account Managers, Kampala and Nairobi (2)

Ref RVR 12/2/11

Reporting to the Business Manager within your respective operational region, you will be responsible for the management of the relationship with the customers within your portfolio.

This role will combine business development and customer interfacing.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Managing the assigned client base so as to ensure that sales targets are met.
• Prospecting for new clients, pitching for business and signing contracts.
• Engaging clients to identify untapped transportation business opportunities so as to grow volume and value.
• Identifying customer requirements that fall outside the current service range and communicating these to management for action.
• Preparing sales reports.
• Undertaking market surveys and gathering intelligence
• Managing customer care in line with the company policy.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A university degree and relevant professional qualifications such as CIM
• Three to five years’ experience, preferably in the transportation sector.
• Commercial acumen and sale closing ability
• Strong commercial awareness in respect to the transport and logistics sector
• Strong negotiation, relationship building, team playing and interpersonal skills, and
• Excellent communication skills.

Railway Maintenance Manager

Ref RVR 12/2/12

Reporting to General Manager Permanent Way, you will assume responsibility for Planning and Control of maintenance and for the production area of Permanent Way.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting the budgetary process by setting parameters and defining annual maintenance plans.
• Preparing annual maintenance and rehabilitation plans for Permanent Way and equipment
  
• Effectively manage the implementation of Permanent Way related projects.
• Overseeing the production of parts, ensuring the attainment of quantity and quality targets.
• Ensuring compliance with environment and OSHA legislation and related work standards and policies.
• Ensuring compliance with work processes and procedures and technical standards.
• Monitoring the performance of the maintenance and production team to ensure achievement of set targets.

The Ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Registration with the Engineers Registration Board
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience of managing large teams of employees and contracts
• Knowledge of PDCA/SDCA, Pareto Diagram, 5W - 2H plan, Ishikawa Diagram, Control Charts, etc.
• A proven track record of implementing 5S Kaisen, and have knowledge of Six Sigma
• Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Holders of Master’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management are preferred
• Knowledge in MS Project will be an added advantage

Civil Engineer

Ref RVR 12/2/13

Reporting to General Manager Permanent Way, you will assume responsibility for the maintenance of track and some sections in the corridor from Mombasa to Kampala.

Your duties will include:

• Planning, executing and controlling major /minor maintenance programs and work in the section, including all capital projects in Permanent Way.
• Maintenance of all conceded buildings, bridges, viaducts, culverts, jetties and water supplies.
• Planning and controlling all the resources in the region.
• Budgeting and Budget Control.
• Facilitating Training of Assistant Civil Engineers and Permanent Way Inspectors.
• Ensuring that track infrastructure is maintained to the recommended parameters.
• Carrying out routine line inspections in the sections as per Engineering Instructions.
• Ensuring safe and quick restoration of track after any blockage of line with minimal delay to traffic.
• Carry out detailed accident investigations to verify the cause with a view to curbing any future track related recurrences.
• Submit periodic reports to General Manager on activities in the Region.
• Manage Labour/Material Contracts in the Region on behalf of the General Manager

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration with the Engineers Registration Board.
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools
• Knowledge of statutory regulations covering Civil Engineering
• Wide exposure in Civil Engineering Projects.
• Experience of managing large teams of employees and contracts
• Communication and managerial skills
• Training in permanent way design, construction and management as an added advantage

Logistics Operations Manager

Ref EAR&H12/2/1

Reporting to the General Manager, Business Development & Strategy, you will be responsible for supporting the development of innovative transport solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the implementation of the company’s logistics service business
• Preparing and lodging all documentation necessary to secure customs clearance of goods
• Liaising with industry partners, regulators and statutory agencies responsible for cargo clearance
• Ensuring that all regulatory requirements for clearance of goods are obtained expeditiously and that customers are well informed of progress
• Securing and retiring customs bonds for transit cargo
• Managing the logistics team to achieve supply chain goals.
• Preparing operational reports
• Manage office administration

The candidate will have:

• A university degree and relevant professional qualifications
• An East African Community Freight & Forwarding Practice Certificate
• Keen awareness of transport and logistics sector
• Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools

Customs Declaration/Port/Shipping Line Clerk

Ref EAR&H12/2/2

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Controlling incoming documentation for customs declaration/Port Documentation/Shipping Services.
• Processing customs clearance/port clearance/ shipping services.
• Secure customs bonds
• Close customs files

The Ideal candidate will have:

• ‘O’ Level Certificate
• 3 years customs declaration/port operations/shipping line operations experience
• Kenya Revenue Authority EACCFP Certificate for customs declaration clerk
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Ready to multitask, work for long hours and meet deadlines
• Speed , accuracy, and excellent organization skills is essential
• Proactive and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision but part of a team
• Computer literacy and ability to work effectively with a variety of IT based tools

Applicants should submit their application letters, with detailed CVs, including day time contact phone numbers and email addresses, before March 16, 2012 to:

Recruitment@rvr.co.ke,

or

The Chief Human Resource Officer
P.O.Box 62502 – 00200
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.