Kenya Roads Board is a state
corporation established by the Kenya Roads Board Act No. 7 of 1999.
The mandates of the Board include the
management of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) for the maintenance,
rehabilitation and development of Kenya’s road network.
1. Manager / Civil Engineer
1 Post
Ref: KRB/2014-1
Reporting to a General Manager, the
successful applicant will perform duties in Technical Compliance or in Planning
and Programming functions of the Board.
Key duties and responsibilities include the
following:
·
Coordinating development of road
network annual roads work programmes presented to KRB by the Road Agencies;
·
Ensuring selected roads in the
programme are prioritized in accordance with KRB’s requirements;
·
Monitoring the implementation of
delivery of works;
·
Auditing Road Agencies’ processes and
work policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvement;
·
Following up on road works to ensure
work implementation is as per the approved work programmes;
·
Ensuring analysis of organizational
performance is achieved.
Qualifications and Experience
·
Degree in civil engineering or
equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Registered Engineer with Engineers
Board of Kenya (EBK);
·
Minimum of eight (8) years experience
in road planning, design, construction and maintenance;
·
Exposure to procurement systems and
processes as used by Government of Kenya;
·
Superior communication and
interpersonal skills; and
·
Leadership skills.
2. Deputy Manager / Civil Engineer
5 Posts
Ref. KRB/2014-2
Ref. KRB/2014-2
Reporting to a Manager/Civil
Engineer, successful applicants will perform duties in Technical Compliance or
in Planning and Programming functions of the Board.
Key duties and responsibilities include the following:
·
Carrying out technical, performance
and financial audits on all road works implemented by road agencies in
accordance with set standards,
·
Gathering, collating and analyzing
technical data of road works for efficiency and effectiveness;
·
Preparation of Comprehensive audit
reports and making recommendations for Implementation;
·
Coordinating with Road Agencies in
development of road works programmes; and
·
Ensuring programmes are within the
approved financial ceiling;
·
Monitoring the implementation of delivery
of works.
Qualifications and Experience
·
Degree in civil Engineering from a
recognized University;
·
Minimum six (6) years practical
experience in Planning, Design, Construction Maintenance and Technical &
Performance Auditing;
·
Registered with EBK and be a
Corporate Member of IEK;
·
Superior communication skills and
ability to work with teams; and
·
Experience in Computer applications.
3. Engineer III
2 Posts
Ref: KRB 2014-3
The holder of the position will
assist in reviewing of work programmes. In addition the position holder will
assist in conducting technical and financial audits of works funded by the RMLF
fund;
Key duties and responsibilities
include the following:
·
Reviewing work programmes to ensure
that the programmes are done in KRB’s standard formats;
·
Preparing expenditure and management
reports;
·
Assisting in conducting technical,
financial and performance audits; and
·
Assisting in coordinating road
network maintenance needs and funding models;
Qualifications and Experience
·
Degree in civil engineering or
equivalent from a University recognized by Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
·
A minimum of three (3) years
practical experience in monitoring work programmes and reporting systems; road
design, construction and road maintenance and technical and financial audit;
·
Registrable by the EBK; and
·
Ability to be a good team player.
4. Transport Economist
1 Post
Ref: KRB 2014-4
Reporting to a General Manager,
successful candidate will be responsible for studying economic trends,
collecting data, using analytical tools and techniques to prepare reports and
information for decision making.
Key duties and responsibilities include the following:
·
Collecting data, forecasting and
producing reports;
·
Analyzing economic trends through
complex quantitative methods for reliable forecast of economic activity and
funding of roads;
·
Conduct valuable research, present
findings to support decision making; and
·
Planning and policy developments in
the road sector and ensure that Investment programming adds value to the
economy.
Qualifications and Experience
·
Degree in Civil Engineering,
Economics or Social Sciences;
·
Master’s Degree in Transport Economics
or Economics;
·
Eight (8) years experience in macro
and micro economic analysis and statistical analysis;
·
Exposure to public service economic
planning systems;
·
Self-confidence and good
interpersonal skills;
·
Analytical skills and modeling
skills; and
·
Effective communication skills.
5. Legal Officer
1 Post
Ref: KRB 2014-5
Reporting to the Head of Legal and
Corporate Affairs.
Key duties and responsibilities include the following:
·
Ensure regulations that govern the
operations of the Board are complied with at all times;
·
Assist in preparation and circulation
of Agenda and facilitate smooth running of Board Meetings, preparing minutes in
a timely manner;
·
Develop and manage the Board’s
litigation cases in liaison with Attorney General or other Board’s external
lawyers;
·
Ensure that signed and confirmed
minutes are filed;
·
Vet all contracts or agreements
proposed to be entered into between the Board and a third party; and
·
Assist in managing the corporate
planning of the Board.
Qualifications and Experience
·
Degree in Law;
·
An advocate of the High Court of
Kenya;
·
Minimum of six (6) years post
qualification experience; exposure to public sector legal systems will be an
added advantage;
·
Exposure to a computerized
environment;
·
Excellent business communication and
report writing skills; and
·
Good appreciation of strategic
planning processes.
Qualified applicants are invited to
submit written applications with detailed resume indicating education and
qualifications, work experience, copies of certificates, your current position,
remuneration level, day time contact phone numbers, E-mail and three
referees.
KRB is an equal opportunity
employer.
A competitive remuneration package
will be offered.
The envelopes should be clearly marked with the reference number of the post applied for and addressed to:
The Executive Director
Kenya Roads Board,
3rd Floor, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 73718-00200
Nairobi
Applications should be received by 14th January, 2015.