The Central Bank of Kenya is seeking a Deputy Head, Currency Technical Services (Manager 2). This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing regular maintenance, check-ups, and repairs of specialized Currency machines located within the Head Office, Branches, and Centres to ensure optimal uptime in Currency Processing operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
- Responsible for automation of Currency Processing in the Head Office, Branches and Currency Centres and offering technical support in the processing of Currency.
- Contribute to the Department to meet its functional responsibilities and make these contributions effectively and efficiently.
- Contribute as appropriate to the performance of other functions and to the overall achievement of CBK’s strategic objectives.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
- Develop equipment status reports, disseminate information on Currency Operations, and oversee logistic arrangements for machine spare parts and consumables.
- Supervise installation and usage of currency operating equipment at the Head Office, Branches, and Centres.
- Maintaining, servicing, and repair of currency processing equipment systems at the Head Office, Branches and Centres which include:
- Banknote and coin processing equipment and systems.
- Currency destruction equipment and systems.
- Bulk handling equipment.
- Currency briquetting equipment and system.
- Backup of currency processing data at the Branches and Centres to ensure safe storage.
- Oversee installation, testing, and maintenance of currency processing systems at the Head Office, Branches, and Centres by the equipment vendors.
- Offer appropriate operators training on safe usage of currency processing equipment and ensure adherence to safety standards at the Head Office, Branches, and Centres.
- Manage inventory of equipment spare parts to minimize operational and maintenance costs related to currency processing.
- Oversee installation and repairs of electrical apparatus and electronic components of machinery and equipment at the Head Office, Branches, and Centres when required.
- Carrying out commissioning and periodic inspection and testing of all currency systems and equipment at the Head Office, Branches, and Centres.
- Liaise with the machine and equipment vendors or Head technical Services for necessary follow-up during machine breakdowns, data loss, and system malfunction.
- Plan and schedule preventive maintenance of all currency machinery and equipment and ensure timely, secure, and adequate backup of currency processing data.
Other Responsibilities
- Assist the technical staff in the Head Office, Branches, and Centres.
- Training of currency machines operators on work procedures and policies to ensure effective and safe service delivery.
- Ensure safety at work and a healthful work environment.
- Any other assigned roles and responsibilities.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
- Degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering or relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in Maintenance of Electrical and Electronic equipment, Electrical Installation Technician or any other relevant field.
Work Experience
- At least six (6) years technical services experience.
- At least three (3) years experience in maintenance of Electrical Operating Equipment and Systems, Electronics and Mechatronics.
