Background

The current rail network in Kenya is the metre gauge commonly referred to as 'The Lunatic Line’. It was initially named the 'Uganda Railway’ after its destination. Its construction began in the Port city of Mombasa in 1896 and was completed in 1901 at the lines terminus in Kisumu. Operations on the line commenced in 1903. 

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review of Corporation risk management policy and framework and business continuity policy;
• Oversee cross-functional efforts to enhance proactive Enterprise risk management, business continuity, and operational resilience across the Corporation;
• Lead monitoring the maintenance of the strategic risk register, ensuring timely updates and execution of mitigation action plans;
• Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of a Compliance Framework to meet internal and external regulatory obligations;
• Lead other departments in management in identifying, analysing, and mitigating risks within their respective areas;
• Guide formulation, review and adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable standards for the Corporation’s products and services;
• Coordinate quality assurance with departments to enhance the delivery of quality goods and services while ensuring regulatory compliance;
• Spearhead formulation, implementation and review of the division annual work plans, budgets and procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the Board’s performance targets and strategic plan;
• Lead in the execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the division has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity and succession management;
• Provide leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the division and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, increase public participation and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the division;
• Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the division;
• Oversee development, implementation and review of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the division;
• Oversee implementation of a robust performance management system within the divisions through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan;
• Provide leadership in the division through supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of the departmental staff to ensure an effective and motivated team;
• Provide oversight of all activities of the Division and manage the day-to-day operations for a smooth functioning and efficiency of the Division;
• Coordinate sensitization programs in collaboration with the Quality Management Representative to promote awareness of customer requirements and compliance standards;
• Undertake open risk-related issues, collaborates with leadership to ensure closure of action plans, and oversees third-party risk management engagements;
• Conduct risk assessments, rating and ranking of compliance risks, and integrating mitigation activities into strategic decision-making;
• Spearhead the preparation and submission of periodic reports in the Division;
• Implement Board resolutions and audit recommendations within the Division;
• Provide regular, thorough, and prompt communication to the Division’s staff on key technical, financial, and administrative matters;
• Appraise the direct reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Any of the following professional qualifications: CPA (K), ACCA, CRA CMA CIA, CRMA, CFE, Certified in Risk Information and Control (CRISC) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Membership of relevant professional body and in good standing
• A Minimum of Ten (10) year’s relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in managerial role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competences

• Research skills
• problem-solving skills
• Financial Management skills
• Leadership, planning and Supervisory skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Management skills
• Research paper writing and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and counseling skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Conceptual skills
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

• Provide leadership in formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review of Corporation risk management policy and framework and business continuity policy;
• Oversee cross-functional efforts to enhance proactive Enterprise risk management, business continuity, and operational resilience across the Corporation;
• Lead monitoring the maintenance of the strategic risk register, ensuring timely updates and execution of mitigation action plans;
• Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of a Compliance Framework to meet internal and external regulatory obligations;
• Lead other departments in management in identifying, analysing, and mitigating risks within their respective areas;
• Guide formulation, review and adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable standards for the Corporation’s products and services;
• Coordinate quality assurance with departments to enhance the delivery of quality goods and services while ensuring regulatory compliance;
• Spearhead formulation, implementation and review of the division annual work plans, budgets and procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the Board’s performance targets and strategic plan;
• Lead in the execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the division has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity and succession management;
• Provide leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the division and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, increase public participation and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good citizenship within the division;
• Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the division;
• Oversee development, implementation and review of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the division;
• Oversee implementation of a robust performance management system within the divisions through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan;
• Provide leadership in the division through supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of the departmental staff to ensure an effective and motivated team;
• Provide oversight of all activities of the Division and manage the day-to-day operations for a smooth functioning and efficiency of the Division;
• Coordinate sensitization programs in collaboration with the Quality Management Representative to promote awareness of customer requirements and compliance standards;
• Undertake open risk-related issues, collaborates with leadership to ensure closure of action plans, and oversees third-party risk management engagements;
• Conduct risk assessments, rating and ranking of compliance risks, and integrating mitigation activities into strategic decision-making;
• Spearhead the preparation and submission of periodic reports in the Division;
• Implement Board resolutions and audit recommendations within the Division;
• Provide regular, thorough, and prompt communication to the Division’s staff on key technical, financial, and administrative matters;
• Appraise the direct reports.

• Research skills
• problem-solving skills
• Financial Management skills
• Leadership, planning and Supervisory skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Management skills
• Research paper writing and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and counseling skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Conceptual skills
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

• Master’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Any of the following professional qualifications: CPA (K), ACCA, CRA CMA CIA, CRMA, CFE, Certified in Risk Information and Control (CRISC) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Membership of relevant professional body and in good standing
• A Minimum of Ten (10) year’s relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in managerial role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.