Railway Training Institute
(RTI) was established in 1956 as an implant school for Railways and Harbors in
the East African Region.
The school is currently
registered as a Technical Training Institute under Education Act Cap 211 to
offer diploma and certificate courses in Engineering and Business studies in
addition to Rail and Marine Courses.
1. Head of Catering and
Accommodation
Ref: HRR/ADM 024
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulation,
interpretation and application of catering and accommodation policy,
procedures, rules and regulations.
- Planning the
available catering and accommodation resources including money, personnel,
equipment, rooms and operations.
- Coordination
of external catering events, preparation of Menus and management of guests
in accommodation.
- Continuous
appraisal of performance of the staff in the Catering & Accommodation
Department.
- Ensuring
that catering and accommodation stores are well stocked with necessary
materials for production and service.
- Marketing
and promoting the catering services.
- Any other
lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors
degree in Hospitality Management or in Food and Beverage Production or its
equivalent from a recognized university.
- Diploma in
Catering or Nutrition from a recognized institution.
- Satisfactorily
served as Head Chef at the Institute or in a comparable position with
similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of
three (3) years.
- Demonstrated
high degree of dependability and interpersonal relation skills.
- Ability to
relate and work well with others.
- Strong
analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to
take initiative.
- Teamwork and
team leadership skills.
2. Internal Auditor
Ref: HRR/ADM 025
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Coordination
of the operations of the Internal Audit Department.
- Developing
internal audit policies and procedures manuals and assessing internal
controls to mitigate business and operational risks.
- Advising
management on effective cost control measures, revenue collection systems
and fraud prevention measures.
- Liaising
with external auditors on the annual audits and ensuring that the reports
are implemented.
- Designing
internal audits in compliance with conventional audit guidelines and best
practices.
- Presenting
monthly assurance audit reports to the Audit Committee.
- Assessing
the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and
compliance with set policies.
- Reviewing
all reports submitted by various sections to confirm the accuracy and
correctness of figures included therein.
- Ensuring maintenance
of high audit standards of performance in the department.
- Conducting
special investigations as may be required from time to time.
- Any other
lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors
degree in Business or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- CPA (K) or
its equivalent.
- Registered
with ICPAK.
- Membership
to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) will be an added advantage
- Previous
experience in Risk will be an added advantage.
- Satisfactorily
served as an Internal Auditor in the Institute or a comparable position
with similar responsibilities in like institutions for a minimum period of
three (3) years.
- Ability to
work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
- Computer
proficiency.
3. Systems Administrator
Ref HRR/ADM/026
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Provision of
technical support and guidance for all data systems and infrastructure.
- Analysis,
design, coding, testing and implementation of computer programmes for user
support.
- Maintenance
of ICT equipment and related peripherals.
- Receiving,
installing and certifying ICT equipment.
- Ensuring
that the network is operational and appropriate back-up rules are
implemented
- Carrying out
preventive maintenance on the ICT systems.
- Responding
to and troubleshooting emergencies including server and system outages.
- Designing
and integration of appropriate ICT systems and ensure compatibility of
existing systems and network infrastructure.
- Any other
lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors
degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or its equivalent from a
recognized institution.
- Satisfactorily
served for at least three (3) years in the grade of ICT Assistant in the
Institute or a systems administrator in a similar institution.
- Ability to
identify and resolve computer operating systems.
- Previous
experience in Navision ERP system will be an added advantage
- Good oral
and written communication skills.
- High degree
of integrity.
- Self-motivated,
able to take initiative and work well with minimal supervision
- Good
analytical skills and attention to detail.
4. Senior Librarian
Ref /ADM/027
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Training and
directing subordinates in performance of such tasks as receiving,
shelving, and locating materials.
- Maintaining
library collections of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual,
and other materials, and assists groups and individuals in locating and
obtaining materials.
- Searching
catalog files, biographical dictionaries, and indexes, and examines
content of reference materials to assist patrons in locating and selecting
materials.
- Conduct
information searches from electronic databases.
- Any other
lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors
degree in Information Science or Librarianship or its equivalent from a
recognized university.
- Diploma in
Record Management/ Librarianship from a recognized institution.
- Satisfactorily
served as Librarian in the Institute or a similar position with equivalent
responsibilities in a comparable institution for a minimum of three (3)
years.
- Computer
skills including the ability to operate computerized library systems.
- Strong
organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of
current and evolving library technology.
5. Admissions Assistant
Ref /ACC/028
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementation
of registration policies and procedures.
- Ensuring
compliance with academic, regulatory and accreditation policies and
requirements.
- Preparation
of all registration materials and forms for each registration period.
- Compiling
statistical data required for various class size, faculty load and
enrollment reports.
- Maintaining
accurate records of all courses and curriculum requirements.
- Any other
lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelors
degree from a recognized university.
- A Post
graduate Diploma in Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.
- At least two
years experience as admissions assistant from a similar Institution
- Demonstrated
ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional
manner.
- High level
of personal organization.
- Ability to
pay attention to detail.
- Good written
and oral communication skills.
- Computer
proficiency.
6. Receptionist
Ref : ACC/029
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Welcoming
visitors and assisting them.
- Handling
customer complains
- Supervise
sanitation at the front office
- Receiving
and dispatching incoming and outgoing mails.
- Operating
the switchboard.
- Answering
calls and giving proper advice or connecting them accordingly.
- Taking
messages and directing them to respective officers.
- Receiving
letters and forwarding them to the relevant offices.
- Tracking,
recording and reporting on telephone usage.
- Reporting
defective telephone lines.
- Any other
duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- A Diploma in
Front office operations from a recognized Institution
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade C or its equivalent.
- Satisfactorily
served as Receptionist II in the Institute or a comparable position with
similar responsibilities in like organizations for a minimum period of
three (3) years.
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent
computer skills.
- Ability to
multi-task and pay attention to detail
- High level
of personal organization.
7. Maintenance Assistant
Ref: ADM/030
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Inspecting
buildings and facilities for needed services and repairs.
- Maintaining
building interiors and exteriors.
- Installation
of new electrical components.
- Maintaining
doors, windows, furniture and other items.
- Maintenance
and repair of existing electrical infrastructure.
- Any other
lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in
civil engineering or related field
- Skilled in
various areas of maintenance.
- Satisfactorily
served as Maintenance Assistant II in the Institute or a comparable
position in similar organizations for a minimum of three (2) years.
- Have high
level of flexibility to work whenever called upon.
- Have high
level of personal organizational and attention to detail.
- Have ability
to relate well and communicate effectively with others.
8. Lecturer Civil and Environment
Ref: ACC/031
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Teaching
using various methodologies such as group discussions and demonstrations
in the area of specialization.
- Planning,
developing and evaluating relevant and usable teaching materials.
- Identifying
the problems which impede the organization development and conducting
research with a view to coming up with feasible solutions via training.
- Planning,
designing and evaluating curricula in the specific area of specialization.
- Guiding and
counseling students in matters related to their academic and social
welfare.
- Any other
lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
For appointment to the
grade of Lecturer, a candidate must have:
- A Bachelors’
degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Satisfactorily
served in the grade of Assistant Lecturer in the Institute or in a similar
position in a comparable institution for a minimum period of three (3)
years.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- Good
computer skills.
- Ability to
take initiative and work well with minimal supervision.
9. H.O.D Business Development (Academic)
Ref: ACC/032
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulation
of marketing and promotion policies and procedures for the Institute’s
academic programmes;
- Initiating
and overseeing the implementation of commercialization strategies in line
with the Institute’s mandate;
- Researching,
Evaluating, developing and advising on Academic programmes in the
Institute;
- Designing
marketing and promotion programmes for the academic programmes of the
Institute;
- Sourcing and
coordinating consultancy services; and
- Any other lawful
duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- A Masters in
Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- Post
graduate training in Education
- Satisfactorily
served as a Business Development Officer at the Institute or in a
comparable position with equivalent responsibilities in similar
Institutions for at least three (3) years.
- Experience
in research and consultancy work for at least two (2) years
- Good
entrepreneurial and creativity skills.
- Sound
analytical and strategic skills.
- Excellent
presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
- Good
computer knowledge.
10. H.O.D Tourism and Hospitality
Ref: ACC/033
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Organizing,
coordinating and facilitating academic training sessions.
- Overseeing
the delivery of courses by teaching staff.
- Review,
appraisal and updating of the curriculum taught at the Institute.
- Recommending
on the reading materials to be acquired and stocked at the library.
- Overseeing
research and consultancy services in the faculty.
- Overseeing
the development of relevant teaching materials.
- Overseeing
the provision of appropriate teaching aids for teaching staff.
Minimum requirements
- Hold a
Master Degree in Tourism and hospitality or its equivalent from a
recognized university.
- Post
graduate diploma in education
- Have
satisfactorily serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Institute or in a
comparable position with similar responsibilities in like institutions for
a minimum period of three (3) years.
- Have
demonstrated high leadership skills.
- Possess high
level of integrity.
- Have ability
to work within a team while taking responsibility for the team.
- Have strong
verbal and written communication skills.
Terms of offer
An attractive remuneration
package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position
will be negotiated with the right candidate.
The application form is
available here
Interested and qualified
candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form,
attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications
MARKED WITH THE JOB REF NO to the:
Director
Railway Training Institute
P.O. Box 42226, 00100,
Nairobi
Railway Training Institute
P.O. Box 42226, 00100,
Nairobi
to be received by Friday
6th July, 2012
Note: Only the short listed
candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
