Our client, Kenya
Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and
Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978.
KPA is responsible
for the operation and management of the principal Port of Mombasa, all other
scheduled seaports along Kenya’s coast line, Inland Container Deports in
Nairobi and Kisumu, Liaison offices in Kampala and Kigali.
In line with its growth
and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and
self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions:
Head of Corporate Development
(1
Post) – Grade HE2 Ref: HCD/15/13
Reporting to the
General Manager - Corporate Services, the successful candidate will be
responsible for formulation and coordination of the Authority’s medium and
long-term strategic plans.
Key
responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and
maintaining the port master plan which guide future developments of the
port;
- Coordinating
corporate planning initiatives with KPA’s business units;
- Developing a
monitoring & evaluation (M&E) and reporting mechanism;
- Providing policy
advice to management and overseeing implementation of management
decisions;
- Directing and
guiding major studies and research projects;
- Undertaking
feasibility studies including project proposals for development partners;
- Providing
quality reports as required by management and the Board;
- Liaising with
government departments and ministries on issues related to port
development and reforms; and
- Coordinating
implementation of the Authority’s performance contracts.
Skills
and Attributes:
- Master’s degree
in Economics;
- Minimum of 10
years relevant working experience;
- Relevant
research qualifications;
- Proficient in
use of relevant IT software; and
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
Principal Economist (Planning and Development)
(1
Post) – Grade HM1 Ref: PEPD/15/13
Reporting to the Head
of Corporate Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for
facilitating the corporate planning processes within the Authority.
Key
responsibilities will include:
- Planning,
directing, coordinating and implementing the Authority’s business plans;
- Monitoring and
evaluating of programmes and policy implementation in line with the
business plan and long-term development goals including the Master Plan
and Vision 2030;
- Undertaking
policy development, program coordination and planning;
- Identifying and
evaluating potential investment opportunities that support business
development initiatives;
- Analyzing
changes in the demand for port services and preparing long-range financial
projections;
- Preparing
periodic reviews and generating position papers on strategic issues,
including evaluation of proposals for private sector participation in the
delivery of port services; and
- Ensuring policy
and operations coordination, and maintaining institutional relations with
the government and stakeholders.
Skills
and Attributes:
- Bachelor degree
in Economics. A Masters in Economics will be an added advantage;
- Minimum of 7
years relevant working experience;
- Strong
leadership and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent
leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Proficient in
use of relevant IT software.
Head of Employee Relations
(1
Post) - Grade HE2 Ref: HER/15/13
Reporting to the
General Manager, Human Resources & Administration the job holder will be
responsible for policy advice and guidance on industrial and employee relations
matters and maintaining industrial peace and harmony in the Authority.
Key
responsibilities will include:
- Liaising with
the human resources function in the development and implementation of
industrial relations policy;
- Providing
strategic advice on staff relations and industrial relations strategies to
management;
- Advising
management and line managers on employee relations matters, labour
regulations, and emerging industrial relations trends;
- Maintaining
cordial relations and consulting widely with the Dockworkers Union,
Federation of Kenya Employers, Industrial Court and the Ministry of
Labour;
- Disseminating
employee related internal communication and monitoring feedback;
- Advising
management on the application of the industrial relations machinery and
the disciplinary hand book regulations; and
- Monitoring the
industrial climate on threats to industrial harmony and smooth running of
the business and advising management.
Skills
and Attributes:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Social Sciences. A Master’s degree will have an added advantage;
- Higher Diploma
in Human Resources Management;
- Minimum of 10
years’ relevant working experience; and
- Excellent
negotiation, people management and communication skills.
If you believe your
career objectives match any of these exciting roles, please submit your application
with a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration level,
email, telephone contacts and the reference number for the position applied for
to reach us on or before 21 June 2013 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection
Division
Deloitte Consulting
Limited
Deloitte Place
Muthangari
P.O. Box 40092 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Email:
esd@deloitte.co.ke
Our client KPA is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply.
