The KNSL is co-owned by the Kenya Ports Authority and other private companies and is based in Mombasa.
KNSL is engaged in shipping activities, mainly of containerized cargo and shipping Agency business.
It has the mandate, as a National Carrier, to handle exports and imports to and from Kenya with an objective of promoting the development of maritime transport sector within the region and beyond.
Qualifications and Experience
- A holder of University degree or its equivalent in Economics, Commerce, Engineering, Law, Management or any other relevant disciplines.
- A Masters Degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
- Computer literacy.
- Mature and respectable professional of over 35 years old.
- Adequate planning and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal communication within the organization, Agency networks and the clientele.
- Ability to provide leadership of a professional team and to promote team spirit at work.
- Possess a minimum of ten (10) years practical management experience at top level management.
- Have proven Financial Management Knowledge and Experience.
- Experience in the Transport/Logistics Sector including the Shipping industry will be an added advantage.
Job Description
The Managing Director shall be responsible among other duties for:
- Steering the organization towards improving the market share in the shipping industry.
- Leading and motivating the Human Resource into achieving the specific targets negotiated during performance contracting.
- Developing a restructuring programme and proposing to the shareholders a rescue plan for the National Carrier.
- Ensuring effective organizational planning and availability of adequate resources in the company.
- Managing prudently all the resources of the organization.
- Determining and monitoring the company’s products, services and programmes.
- Participating in determining the organization’s vision, mission and purpose.
- Drawing strategies that would lead to expansion of revenue base through diversification into relevant untapped fields.
- Expanding the organizations routes and agency network in tandem with the realities of current shipping trends and market.
Applications;
Interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are invited to send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and names of two referees by mail to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692 - 00200
Nairobi
Applications should be received not later than 21st May, 2012
Applicants are further advised to provide full address, including telephone, fax and e-mail to facilitate faster communication.
Managing Director Kenya National Shipping Line
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