# Signaling, Electrical & Comms Manager Job Kenya Railways, Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/signaling-electrical-comms-manager-job-kenya-railways-nairobi-kenya Company: Kenya Railways Nairobi, Kenya Category: Engineering Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-25 Expires: 2026-10-09 ## Job Description ### Duties and Responsibilities - Spearheads formulation, implementation and review of the departmental annual work plans, budgets and procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the Board’s performance targets and strategic plan; - Oversees the development and approval of electrical, signalling and communication technical policies, manuals, procedures and standards; - Leads in the development of divisional maintenance and development programs for electrical, signalling and communication systems in order to meet requirements for train and marine operations; - Oversees implementation of electrical, signalling and communication systems scheduled and unscheduled maintenance within the corporation; - Leads in reviewing and recommending new systems and technologies that enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the division in carrying out electrical, signalling and communication design, development and maintenance; - Collaborates in rail incident and accident investigation for the purpose of identifying the root cause and implementing remedial actions to stop recurrence; - Oversees preparation of technical and functional specifications requirements for tender documents to enable appropriate procurement of materials in the division; - Spearheads electrical, signalling and communication systems failure and trend analysis, engineering inspection and audit, material and component quality inspection and analysis to assist in divisional engineering decision making; - Oversees outsourced contractors and consultants for development and maintenance of electrical, signalling and communication systems; - Oversees the undertaking of statutory electrical, signalling and communication tests and documenting them; - Provides leadership in compliance with the applicable legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in undertaking electrical, signalling and communication maintenance and development; - Leads in staying well-informed and adept in the latest advancements of modern electrical, signalling and communication systems maintenance techniques, maintenance equipment, production systems, procedures; - Leads 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 corporation’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 division 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 division staff to ensure an effective and motivated team; - Oversees planning, design and implementation of electrical, signalling and communication projects; - Responsible for new electrical installations and power distribution in all buildings, workshops, electrical installations in all plant and equipment and maintenance of existing electrical installations in the corporation; - Coordinates the expeditious restoration of damaged Signalling, Communication and Electrical equipment; - Responsible for the electrical engineering designs and drawings and specifications revisions; - Provides engineering advice to the department on electrical, signaling and communication engineering functions; - Appraises the work performance of all staff reporting directly to him/her; - Provides input in preparation and implementation of the departmental annual budget; and - Certifies work conducted by external contractors for payment processing Requirements of the Position - Master’s degree in Engineering, Project/Communication Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Telecommunication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. - A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, and at least five (5) years in a managerial role in the Public Service or in the Private Sector. - Registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer. - Membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) as a Corporate Member. - Valid Annual practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya. - Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies - Leadership skills. - Negotiation and Arbitration skills. - Problem solving skills. - Financial management skills. - Organizational skills. - Strategic management skills. - Stakeholder management skills. - Change management skills. - Planning and Analytical skills. - Visionary Skills. - Interpersonal and communication Skills. - Networking skills. - Creativity and Innovation. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.