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. The Lunatic Line links Kampala in Uganda with the Indian Ocean town of Mombasa. Branch lines were built to Thika in 1913, Lake Magadi in 1915, Kitale in 1926, Naro Moru in 1927 and from Tororo to Soroti in 1929. In 1929, the Uganda railway became Kenya Uganda Railways & Habours. In 1931, a branchline to Mount Kenya was completed and the main line was extended from Nakuru to Kampala in Uganda. The line is 1,000 mm and is a single track all through with occasional sidings and passing points to deal with opposing traffic. Construction was carried out by labourers brought in from India. After completion, some of the Indians remained behind thus creating the Indian community in East Africa. The line was a huge logistical achievement and became strategically and economically vital for Kenya, linking the Indian Ocean with Lake Victoria and the East African interior. Branch lines were built and the railway became an essential part of safari adventures in the early decades of the 20th Century.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulating, and implementing human resource policies, guidelines and regulations and analyzing their impact on staff;
- Building capacity of human resource for effective execution of human resource function;
- Developing human resource management plans to ensure effective succession management;
- Overseeing human resource planning, communication, discipline, employee relations, remuneration and staff welfare programs;
- Overseeing the development and maintenance of an up-to-date human resource database;
- Evaluating and auditing of human resource activities and programmes;
- Preparing Board papers relating to human resource for deliberation and decision making;
- Ensuring implementation and promotion of best human resource standards and practices;
- Developing the organization’s reward and benefits to ensure to ensure reward systems are in place to deliver competitiveness and cost effectiveness.
- Preparing Divisions budget and work plans;
- Overseeing effective management of the payroll
- Managing employee relations programs and staff discipline
Requirements for the job
- Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management /Development/ Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/ Government, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management/ Development/ Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/ Government, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Have CHRP (K) from IHRM or equivalent from a relevant professional body.
- Have ten (10) years relevant experience with at least three (3) years served in the grade of Assistant Human Resource Manager or comparable senior position in the Public Service or reputable organization;
- Attended Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Full membership to IHRM
- Valid Practicing Certificate
- Meets the provisions of chapter six of the constitution
TERMS OF OFFER
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
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