Kenya Railways Corporationvia Kenya Railways Corporation
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Type
Contract
Deadline
09 Nov 2026
17 days left
Job Description
Lead the creation, review and rollout of policies, plans and strategies for HR, insurance, administration and ICT
Direct HR strategies, plans and policies that support the organization's long-term development
Align HR strategy with business strategy and advise the business on it
Build a flexible, performance-driven culture that helps meet organizational goals
Lead talent management to attract, develop and retain staff
Oversee employee relations, welfare, and occupational health and safety
Drive the design of organizational structures and business processes that improve efficiency
Guide succession planning and leadership development to build a talent pool
Lead innovation strategies, including process automation, in line with the strategic plan
Set up mechanisms that embed innovation in the department's operations and processes
Foster a culture that rewards performance and encourages teamwork, commitment and self-motivation
Oversee efficient delivery of technology services
Manage rewards and benefits so they are competitive and cost-effective
Advise management on corporate services practices that support corporate objectives
Guide manpower planning to meet current and future business needs
Guide strategies that improve employee engagement and productivity
Steer strategies for property management, cleaning, garbage collection and pest control on corporation premises
Develop strategies to insure corporation interests and reduce exposure to losses
Lead the annual work plans, budgets, and procurement and asset disposal plans
Lead corruption prevention and mitigation strategies within the department
Provide strategic leadership in risk management, covering accountability, internal controls, business continuity and succession
Drive continuous improvement of processes and controls, and create channels for consultation and public participation
Implement a departmental performance management system and oversee the annual performance contract and strategic plan
Apply corporate governance principles and relevant national policies, guidelines and directives in the department
Promote ethical practices and good citizenship in the department
Provide strategic leadership in supervising, coaching, mentoring and developing staff
Manage the department's day-to-day administrative and operational functions
Coordinate staff performance management, training and development
Manage the corporation's rewards and sanctions
Advise on organizational structures, business processes and change management
Oversee fleet management
Coordinate implementation of the corporation's culture change strategy
Oversee management of corporation assets
Liaise with divisional heads to identify technology and innovation opportunities
Provide overall administrative support services for the corporation
Coordinate insurance for corporation assets and business operations
Oversee preparation of board papers for the corporate services department
Coordinate the department's annual work plan, procurement plan and budget
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to support management decisions
Conduct performance management and appraisals for direct reports
Approve the department's budget and expenditure
Approve the department's annual procurement and asset disposal plan
Account for resources within the department
Lead resource mobilization for the department
Requirements
Master's degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, HR Management, ICT or Social Sciences, or equivalent
Relevant professional qualification and membership in a relevant professional body
Strategic Leadership course certificate of at least four weeks
Valid practising certificate
At least 15 years of work experience, including 5 years in a senior management role in a state corporation or comparable public or private organization
Skills: leadership, negotiation and arbitration, problem solving, financial management, organizational skills, strategic management, stakeholder management, change management, planning and analysis, visionary thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, networking, creativity and innovation, time management, emotional intelligence
Open to Kenyan citizens; Chapter Six clearances required for successful candidates
Apply only through the online job link (five-year contract, renewable once)
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