Rift Valley Railways (RVR) Field Environmental Coordinator and Data Analysts Jobs in Kenya

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) is a private company, which provides both rail and marine services in the transportation of imports and export cargo.

We are looking for qualified, dedicated, self motivated personnel to join the RVR team.

1. Field Environmental Coordinator

Purpose of the Role

The Field Environmental Coordinator will be responsible for providing environmental management support and advisory services across RVR Operations and Rail Infrastructure Rehabilitation Activities.

Reporting to General Manager – Safety Health Risk Environment and Quality Assurance (SHREQ), he /she will also ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, standards and guidelines.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

* Facilitation and execution of risk identification and evaluation in order to limit negative environmental impacts.
* Interpretation of statutory requirements and development of relevant operational procedures to ensure compliance to legislation.
* Training of employees in environmental management to ensure effective environmental understanding and control of negative activities.
* Investigation and root cause analysis of all environmental incidents and the implementation of preventative measures to ensure alignment with company procedures.
* Implementation and maintenance of an Environment Management System to ensure adherence to policy and continual Improvement.
* Reviewing and implementing policies in order to have clear guidelines as to what the Company needs to function in an environmentally responsible manner.
* Periodic reporting on key environmental aspects and performance indicators.
* Where required, liaise with relevant authorities and key stakeholders.

Profile:

* Environmental Management/Science Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
* 2-5 years environmental management experience.
* Exposure to multi-national, ethnic and cultural environments.
* MS Office (Advanced).
* Knowledge of environmental management systems, processes and applicable legislation.
* Knowledge of environmental impact assessment processes and management plans
* Knowledge of environmental monitoring programmes.
* Knowledge of environmental inspection and auditing methodologies.
* Must have excellent facilitation & presentation skills.

2. Data Analysts

4 Positions

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to Planning Manager, the Data Analysts will be responsible for facilitating collection and tabulation of operational data alongside rail track.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

* Analyze volumes of data on a daily basis in line with the daily plan, in terms of Route basis & Clients basis
* Analyze Asset movement (utilization) from origin to destination and turn round
* Analyze Asset turnaround at key depots
* Take note of key events that significantly affects operations, positively/negatively
* Analyze Asset failures and establish the ratio of sick to fit Assets on a daily basis on Mainlines & Yards
* Analyze on time departures and arrivals of trains as per the timetable
* Analyze trends with detailed explanations and recommend way forward

Profile:

* A university degree, preferably Economics or Bachelor of Commerce
* Must have strong analytical skills
* Must be a team player, flexible and be able to meet deadlines
* Must be computer literate, with Proficiency in EXCEL (Advanced)

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter, CV, and relevant copies of certificates not later than September 23, 2011 to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer
P.O.Box 62502 – 00200
Nairobi

Website: www.riftvalleyrailways.net

N/B. RVR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications received beyond the deadline will not be considered.