Kenya Ferry Services
Limited is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport mandated with
the Operations of ferries in the country.
The company is seeking to
recruit highy organized, analytical and self driven individuals to join its
management team.
Project Officer (Engineering)
The Project Officer will report to the Managing Director and the position’s overall responsibility is to manage and co-ordinate the various construction activities and infrastructural development projects in the organization.
Key Responsibilities;
- Coordination
of activities relating to the construction and infrastructure development
in the organization.
- Undertaking
technical and feasibility studies including site investigations for
projects
- Ensuring
that the time and cost budgets are adhered to
- Managing
construction contracts and ensuring any contractual disagreements between
the various parties are addressed in a timely manner
- Liaising
with clients and a variety of professionals including, consultant
engineers, architects, subcontractors among others
- Compiling
job specifications and preparation of tender documents in liaison with the
relevant departments
- Developing
and submitting relevant reports for any further necessary processing
- Ensuring
projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on
time.
- General
Project management
- Advisor to
the management on projects and works
- The Officer
will be responsible for coordinating functions between the appointed
consultants and the contractors.
Minimum Qualifications;
- Graduate
Engineer or holder of Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Member,
Institute of Engineers of Kenya
- At least 3
years experience in Structural Engineering with a bias in water/marine
Engineering
- Knowledge
and competence in Contract Management
- Knowledge
and competence in the application of engineering software; Autodesk
Civil3D,Microsoft Office packages and Ms Project or equivalents
Personality Traits;
- Team Player
- Result
Oriented
- Good communication
skills
- Excellent
analytical skills
This is a 2 year renewable contract subject to satisfactory
performance.
Senior Internal Auditor
Reporting to the Principal Internal Auditor, the successful candidate will be expected to assist in ensuring all the duties and responsibilities of internal audit are carried professionally, efficiently and economically.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate
in the development and implementation of internal audit work plans.
- Assisting
the principal internal auditor in giving secretariat services to the Risk
and Audit Committee of the Board.
- Preparing
audit programmes for review and approval by the principal internal auditor
- Ensuring
that audit activating is carried as per the professional guidelines audit
manual, charter and other relevant guidelines.
- Working
closely with all other staff in the internal audit to ensure that the
evidence that is gathered during audit and review activities is up to the
required professional standards and guidelines.
- Arranging
working papers in line with the applicable professional guidelines.
- Working with
the risk management committee to ensure the company has developed systems
and controls that can ensure there is an effective and efficient risk
management process.
- Preparing
reports for the review by principal internal auditor. (Following audit
tasks and activities as applicable)
- Cc
—coordinating of management actions and responses in respect to findings
and observations raised by both the internal and external auditors.
- Giving
consultancy and advisory services to the risk and audit committee,
management and other employees in line with the relevant guidelines.
- Assist in
training and developing internal audit staff to ensure internal audit
duties and responsibilities are effectively and efficiently discharged.
- Supervision
of the staff in the Internal Audit Section to ensure that they perform
their duties as expected.
- Any other
duties that may be allocated from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of
Commerce (Accounting /Finance option) or business related degrees from a
recognized university
- Professional
accounting qualifications (CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent.
- At least 3
years working experience with at least 2 of those years in internal or
external audit.
- A member in
good standing of a known professional body
- Strong
computer skills.
- Practical
knowledge and understanding of public sector financial management,
regulations and practices.
- Experience
or adequate knowledge in evaluating systems, controls and giving
appropriate recommendations where necessary.
- Experience
or adequate knowledge in risk management and governance processes.
- Experience
in serving as secretary to the audit committee of the board will be an
added advantage.
Personality Traits
- Team player
- Good
negotiation and planning skills
- Analytical
and critical thinking skills.
This is a position under permanent and pensionable terms.
Human Resource Officer (Payroll)
The Human Resource Officer (Payroll) will report to the Human Resource & Administration Manager, the position’s overall responsibility will be to prepare the organisations’ Payroll using relevant software.
Key Responsibilities;
- Preparation
and vouching of accurate, complete and timely payroll on a monthly basis.
- Proper
processing of staff leave, salary advances through the payroll.
- Dealing with
relevant correspondence and interpretation of circulars/memos relating to
payroll from time to time.
- Dealing with
audit queries and attending to staff claims pertaining to payroll
transactions.
- Regular
reconciliation of payments done.
Minimum Qualifications;
- Bachelors
Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- Certified
Public Accountant Part II or equivalent.
- Three (3)
years work experience in payroll preparation
Personality Traits
- Team Player
- Ability to
communicate effectively and courteously with employees at all levels and
other reporting agencies
- Ability to
work independently, with strong planning, organisational and execution
skills
This is a position under permanent and pensionable terms.
ICT Officer
The ICT Officer will report to the Finance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing
guidance in formulation of ICT strategic plans;
- Preparation
of ICT budgets for the company and provide guidance in the procurement of
ICT equipment and services.
- Reviewing
and evaluating feasibility studies and reports for implementation;
- Planning,
monitoring and evaluating ICT programmes to ensure that projects are
completed within the planned time and budget
- Approving of
ICT standards for application; liaising with users to ensure that
information processing needs are met;
- Supervising
ICT officers, facilitate company- wide lOT trainings
- Ensuring
that procedures and standards are adhered to;
- Developing
and implementing change management initiatives;
Minimum Qualifications
- A first degree
in computer science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized
institution. Advance degree an added advantage
- A management
course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
would be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated
professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and
directing work.
- Working
experience of five years, two of which is in management position
- Excellent
communication analytical and inter-personal skills.
Personality Traits
- Ability to
communicate effectively and courteously with employees at all levels and
other reporting agencies
- Excellent
analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Ability to
work in, and contribute to, team building environment.
- Excellent
communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to
work independently, with strong planning, organisational and execution
skills
- Must be able
to speak, understand and write fluent English.
This is a position under permanent and pensionable terms.
ICT Maintenance Assistant
The position will report to the ICT officer.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Installation
and maintenance of computer systems;
- Configuration
of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
- Developing
and updating application systems; and carrying out systems analysis, design
and programme specifications in liaison with users;
- Managing the
repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment,
software and associated peripherals; drawing up hardware specifications
for Information Communication Technology equipment;
- Verification,
validation and certification of Information Communication Technology
equipment;
- Overseeing
the process of configuration of new Information Communication Technology
equipment and software
Minimum Qualifications
- A first
degree in computer science or its equivalent on any other ICT related
discipline from a recognized institution.
- Two years
minimum working experience
- Excellent
computer skills, working knowledge of office automation software and
practical knowledge of information and Communication technology (ICT)
Personality Traits
- Ability to
communicate effectively and courteously with employees at all levels and
other reporting agencies
- Ability to
work in, and contribute to, team building environment.
- Excellent
communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to
work independently, with strong planning, organisational and execution
skills
This is a position under permanent and pensionable terms.
The above positions are challenging and offer attractive remuneration packages.
If your background matches with the specifications for the above positions, please submit your application with a detailed CV, copies of your certificates and stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail, and telephone contact, names of two referees to reach us on or before 5th March 2013 addressed to:
Managing Director,
Kenya Ferry Services Ltd,
P O. Box 96242 - 80110,
Mombasa.
Kenya Ferry Services Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and the physically
challenged are encouraged to apply.
