Monday, November 7, 2011

RVR LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER, PLANNING AND CONTROL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSTS JOBS IN KENYA

Rift Valley Railways is a major rail and marine transport service provider with
operations in Kenya and Uganda.
We are looking for qualified, dedicated, self motivated personnel to join the RVR
team.

LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER
Reporting to the General Manager, Business Development & Strategy, you will
be responsible for supporting the development of innovative transport solutions.
This will entail supervision of the logistics team to achieve supply chain goals.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
• Supporting the implementation of the company’s logistics service business
• Supervising and leading the customs agency team
• 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
• Preparing operational reports

The Ideal Position holder must have:
• A university degree and relevant professional qualifications.
• A valid East African Community Freight & Forwarding Practice Certificate
(EACFFP Certificate)
• A commercial awareness in transport and logistics sector
• Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their
application letter, CV, and relevant copies of certificates not later than

November 11, 2011 to:
The Human Resource Manager
P.O. Box 62502 – 00200
Nairobi

N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PLANNING AND CONTROL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Reporting to the General Manager, Permanent Way, you will be responsible for
the optimum utilization of assets of the permanent way through research,
internalization and retention of new technologies and coordination of
maintenance programmes.

You will also ensure that there is return on investment, by analyzing and guiding
investments on permanent way in accordance with the business plan.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:
• Coordinating & integrating the use of corporate resources
• Subsidizing budget systems by setting parameter plans for annual
maintenance and production of products for permanent way
• Ensuring excellence in quality of production processes
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and applicable standards provided
by RVR to preserve the environment
• Contributing to the assessment of regional services by monitoring
performance standards and indicators established.
• Enabling a high level of occupational health and safety for employees
and ensuring a standard excellence in quality of it’s processes, aiming to
deliver business value.

The Ideal Position holder must have:
• A university degree in Engineering (Production Option).
• Post graduate qualification in Project Management
• Negotiation Skills
• 2 years experience in a similar function
• Excellent communication skills
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their
application letter, CV, and relevant copies of certificates not later than
November 11, 2011 to:

The Human Resource Manager
P.O. Box 62502 – 00200
Nairobi

N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Reporting to the Planning & Control Maintenance Engineer, Permanent Way,
you will contribute to the implementation of simulation scenarios by analyzing
the budget and KPI’s of the permanent way.
You will also be responsible for improvement and adjustment of models for
generation and monitoring production and maintenance.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
• Establishing methods for data interface to exchange information with
various areas of the company involved in the process of maintenance,
production and budget analysis
• Spearheading the improvement of the maintenance of the Permanent
Way
• Reviewing, planning, budget generation and monitoring costs through the
creation and maintenance of the database.
• Preparation of budget and KPI analysis reports and presentations
• Ensure compliance with guidelines for occupational health and safety
standards
• Perform ongoing audits to identify non-conformities in the routines
according to the systems designated in the Permanent Way

The Ideal Position holder must have:
• A university degree in Engineering
• Knowledge of control of maintenance & production
• 2 years experience in a similar function
• Excellent communication skills
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their
application letter, CV, and relevant copies of certificates not later than
November 11, 2011 to:

The Human Resource Manager
P.O. Box 62502 – 00200
Nairobi
N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.