The Kenya Urban Roads Authority
(KURA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport and
Infrastructure established by the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 with the core mandate
of management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of all public roads
in the cities and municipalities in Kenya except where those roads are national
roads.
Corporate Affairs Officer
Ref: KURA/CA/CAO/15/01
JG 5
(1 Post)
The successful candidate will report
to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.
Job Summary: The
holder will be providing technical support in film production, preparation of
presentation, photography and archiving of information.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical support in the design of KURA
website and digital newsletters/email advertising;
- Undertake graphic design development for
Information Education and Communication(IEC) materials;
- Design layouts for publications such as
newsletters, brochures, adverts bulletins, Cards, billboards, safety signs
and signage;
- Filming(recording)/ Photographing of KURA
functions &activities;
- Production of documentaries, video editing and
review of Authority adverts;
- Archiving of film and photographic records and
other documentaries; and
- Performance of any other lawful duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Business
or Social Science from a recognized University;
- A diploma in fine art/graphic design;
- Advanced program in 3D/2D design;
- At least Four (4) years relevant working
experience in a similar position
- Proficiency in graphical designing through
adobe Photoshop Suite, dreamweaver, freehand, illustrator, InDesign and
Quark Xpress;
- Advanced Certificate in Photography
/Film/television/Communication design are added advantage; and
- Knowledge about press and electronic media,
offset and large format printing is added advantage.
- Must be creative, have knowledge of industry
software with a professional approach to issues.
Security Officer
Ref: KURA/F & A/SO/15/09
JG 5
[1 Post]
The successful candidate will report
to the Manager Human Resource & Administration.
Job Summary: The job holder will be in charge of all security
matters in the Authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate and implement the Authority’s
security policies, strategies, standards and procedures.
- Identify all security risk areas and develop
better operational methods to mitigate the risks.
- Overseeing availability of appropriate
security within the premises.
- Carry out security audits and surveys, review
security processes, procedures, contingency plans and control in
compliance with the set security standards.
- Manage the incident reporting process to track
trends and develop effective responses.
- Assist in the selection and management of
third party security providers through clear and measurable service level
agreements.
- Provide guidance in high level investigations
to all reported cases against the Authority’s employees and property.
- Ensure proper administration of departmental
personnel and resources with the aim of managing costs within the approved
budgets.
- Liaise with relevant Government departments,
police, local administrators, neighbourhood security institutions in
handling security issues with Authority.
- Develop, implement and supervise security
emergency action plans.
- Liaise with the contracted security firm on
day to day security matters of the Authority.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Degree in Security Management/Administration
or Social Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Diploma in Criminology or its equivalent.
- Relevant training on investigations from CID
Training School or equivalent.
- Relevant Management courses are an added
advantage.
- Demonstrate working knowledge in ICT.
- Five (5) years working experience in a
relevant field.
- Emphasis shall be placed on the physical and
emotional maturity required for the high degree of judgment and diplomacy
necessary to work efficiently.
- Strong interpersonal & communication
skills with management and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams
and achieve set targets through team work.
- Have general knowledge of Kenyan Laws and
Government regulations pertaining to law enforcement.
Senior Procurement Officer
Ref: KURA/F & A/SPO/15/08
JG 6
[1 Post]
The successful candidate will report
to Chief Procurement Officer
Job Summary: The job holder will assist the Chief Procurement
Officer in providing support to Head of Procurement in procurement related
matters to ensure understanding of, and compliance with the applicable law,
policies and procedures of the Authority.
Key Responsibilities
- To lead, coordinate and help develop
consolidated annual procurement plan
- Responsible for following the policies and
procedures as defined in the Authority policy guidelines.
- Supervising, scheduling the work of,
professionally developing, and evaluating the performance of the
procurement officers.
- Responsible for preparing contracts and
purchase orders within the guidelines of the applicable laws, procedures
and policies in place.
- With approval of the Head of Procurement,
responsible for consulting with the Authority’s Legal Manager or other
approved legal counsel regarding the legality of proposed procurement contracts.
- Responsible for providing administrative
support for all procurements and maintaining the official contract files.
- Responsible for ensuring purchasing orders
and/or contracts are authorized in accordance with approval matrix in
place.
- Participating fully in opening, tendering
processing, negotiations and contract management.
- Reviewing and approving the various
procurement reports prepared by Procurement Officers including quarterly
and annual reports.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with
both existing and new suppliers and contractors.
- Take an active lead in introduction,
development and implementation of best procurement practices.
- Manage staff within Procurement Department.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies
Management or in Business related field from a recognized institution
- Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies
Management from a recognized institution.
- At least Five (5) years’ working experience in
the field of procurement and Three (3) years in similar position or
supervisory level.
- Working knowledge in Public Procurement and
Disposal procedures as contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal
Act 2005 and Regulation 2006 as well as development partners.
- A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies
Management (KISM) or CIPS – Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies
or a recognized institution.
- Ability to work under pressure and minimum
supervision.
- Demonstrate working knowledge in ICT.
- Good analytical, communication and
interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams
and adhere to set targets through team work.
Senior Accountant
Ref: KURA/F
& A/SA/15/07
JG 6
[1 Post]
The successful candidate will report
to the Chief Accountant.
Job Summary: The
overall responsibility of the position will be to ensure proper functioning of
the General Ledger & Accounts payable.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing of Authority’s payments (LSO &
LPO) and other disbursements.
- Preparation and monitoring of monthly,
quarterly and annual financial reports and budgets for various recurrent
expenditure items by undertaking variance analysis.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic
financial accounts by ensuring accurate Trial Balance and General Ledger
accounts payable.
- Verifying authenticity of financial
transactions.
- Timely remittance of statutory deductions.
- Preparation of withheld tax certificates and
their timely remittance to KRA.
- Filing and safe custody of Authority’s payment
and journal vouchers.
- Coordinating of responses to audit queries
Qualifications and Competence
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Finance or
Accounting Option) or Business Administration or its equivalent from a
recognized university.
- Have full accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA,
CPA or an equivalent qualification).
- Member of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a recognized relevant professional body.
- Minimum of Five (5) years relevant working
experience and Three (3) years in a similar position/supervisory level.
- Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
- Strong interpersonal & communication
skills with management and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams
and achieve set targets through team work.
Senior Surveyor
Ref: KURA/D
& C/SS/15/01
JG 6
(2 Posts)
The successful candidate will report
to the Chief Surveyor.
Job summary: Assist in the formulation and implementation of
survey policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of survey annual work plans
- Provision of survey data during feasibility
studies and final design
- Identification of road reserves and mapping of
the roads in the assigned region
- Identification of survey requirements and
standards for specific areas
- Preparation of survey specification and terms
of reference for survey works to be contracted out
- Supervision of civil works during construction
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who:
- Hold Bachelor Degree in Surveying and
photogrammetry or equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
- Are members of Institution of Surveyors of
Kenya (ISK);
- Minimum of Five (5) years relevant working
experience at a similar position or at a supervisory level.
- Are conversant with modern survey equipment
(GPS, Total Station etc.); and
- Are competent in computer Aided design (CAD),
GIS and Image processing software.
Chief Administration Officer
Ref: KURA/F
& A/CAO/15/05
JG 7
[1 Post]
The successful candidate will report
to the Manager (Human Resource & Administration)
Job Summary: The
job holder will be managing, coordinating and administering all the
Administration and Management Support functions and policies relating to
employees, so as to ensure enhanced productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure effective and efficient performance of
administration related activities including transport, office space,
meetings scheduling, administrative staff management,
contracted/outsourced workers management, security and general office
supplies e.t.c.
- Facilitate mobility and up to date maintenance
of the Authority’s fleet and buildings.
- Ensure up to date maintenance of the
Authority’s vehicle records and renewal of various licenses and insurance
covers.
- Provide administrative assistance to the
regions and serve as a link person for broader administration support
between the headquarters and regional offices.
- Ensure proper staff and administrative
records.
- Coordinate responses to emergencies e.g.
electricity failures, water, leakages, defective locks e.t.c. with
approved service providers.
- Coordinate provision of office supplies to
officers.
- Ensure adequate supervision of transport
personnel.
- Coordinate and advise on general outsourcing
requirements for HR and administration services.
Qualifications and Competencies
- A Social Science Degree from a recognized
university.
- Membership to relevant professional body
essential.
- Minimum Six (6) years relevant working
experience and Three (3) years of which should be at supervisory
level/management.
- Training in occupational health and safety is
an added advantage.
- Knowledge of transport/fleet management and
asset management.
- Computer proficiency.
- Must possess analytical and problem solving
skills.
- Strong interpersonal relations and
communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams
and achieve set targets through team work
Senior Administration Officer
Ref: KURA/F & A/SAO/15/06
JG 6
[1 Post]
The successful candidate will report
to the Chief Administration Officer.
Job Summary: The job holder will assist in effectively managing,
coordinating and administering all the Administration and Management Support
functions and policies relating to employees, so as to ensure enhanced
productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that timely and efficient services are
provided to the Authority in the areas of general administration and
property maintenance.
- Overseeing the maintenance of the Authority’s
fleet and buildings
- Facilitate upto date maintenance of the
Authority’s vehicle records and renewal of the various licenses and
insurance covers
- Provide administrative assistance to the
regions and serve as a link person for broader administration support
between the headquarters and regional offices
- Undertake reviews of, and maintain the
Authority’s administrative procedures and provide advice and
recommendations regarding their further development or improvement.
- Maintain proper administrative records
- Lead and manage the Administration Team and
encourage improvement and development.
- Prepare and manage the annual budget of the
Administration Unit.
- Oversee the provision of assistance for
conferences and meetings as required.
- Ensuring optimal utilization of Authority’s
resources including offices, stationery, consumables, vehicles among
others.
Qualifications and Competence
- Degree in social sciences from a recognized
university.
- Membership to a relevant professional body
essential.
- Minimum Five (5) years relevant working
experience at supervisory level/management level.
- Knowledge in occupational health and safety is
an added advantage.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of ICT.
- Knowledge in asset management.
- Strong interpersonal & communication
skills with management and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams
and achieve set targets through team work.
Chief Human Resource Officer
Ref: KURA/F
& A/CHRO/15/04
JG 7
(1 Post)
The successful candidate will report
to the Head of Human Resource and Administration.
Job Summary: To effectively manage, coordinate and administer
all the Human Resource functions and policies relating to employees, so as to
ensure peaceful industrial relations and enhanced productivity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Interpreting and implementing human resource
policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
- Deputize the Human Resource and Administration
Manager in performance management related activities including performance
review meetings, disciplinary committee meetings, team building etc;
- Providing guidance on matters related to
appointments, promotions and confirmation of staff;
- Plan, co-ordinate and prepare reports
pertaining to the Departments Performance Contract obligations;
- Organize induction, circulation programs and
group-training sessions (in liaison with relevant HR committees) to enable
employees manage the transition to new assignments and to cope with the
demands of the Strategic Plan and Performance Contract;
- Coordinate identification of training needs
among the staff and recommending suitable training programmes;
- Designing & implementing management and
organizational development programs;
- Designing systems for appraising the
performance of individual staff;
- Assisting employees in developing career
plans;
- Overseeing the management of staff personal
details;
- Designing and implementing compensation and
benefits systems for all staff;
- Ensuring that compensation and benefits are fair
and consistent;
- Managing discipline and grievance handling
systems;
- Managing provision of employee welfare
facilities;
- Ensuring safety and health of employees;
- Designing / developing systems to ensure
employee safety and health (employee wellbeing);
- Liaise with affiliate Ministries, to ensure
adherence to required labour practices and government requirements;
- Manage and maintain peaceful Industrial
relations in liaison with relevant Stakeholders;
- Oversee the management of Authority’s payroll
administration;
- Make preparations for job evaluation
exercises, help in the administration of the same, assist in developing
supervisory skills for appraisal interviews, and analyze appraisal forms
& co-ordinate recommendations from a selected committee;
- Providing assistance to employees with
personal problems that influence their work performance e.g. counseling
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who:
- Hold bachelor’s degree in human resource
management, social sciences or business administration or its equivalent
from a recognized University;
- Have a diploma in Human Resources or CPS III
or its equivalent qualifications;
- Are members of the Institute of Human Resource
Management (IHRM) or a relevant recognized professional body;
- Have computer proficiency and ability to
operate Human Resource Information System;
- Have experience and knowledge of employment
laws, procedures and policies; and
- Have ability to maintain professionalism and
keep abreast with emerging trends in Human Resource Management.
- Have relevant working experience with similar
responsibilities in like organizations for a minimum of Six (6) years;
Three (3) of which should be in Supervisory level/management.
- Knowledge of ERP System is an added advantage.
Chief Internal Auditor
Ref: KURA/IA/CIA/15/01
JG 7
[1 Post]
The successful candidate will report
to the Manager Internal Audit.
Job Summary: Assisting the Manager in setting up and maintaining
sound internal control management systems in the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Development of internal audit policies and
procedures;
- Coordinating the operations of the Internal
Audit department;
- Assessing internal controls to mitigate
business and operational risks;
- Advising management on effective controls and
fraud prevention measures;
- Liaising with external auditors on the annual
audits and ensuring that the audit reports are implemented;
- Designing internal audits in compliance with
conventional audit guidelines and best practices;
- Presenting periodic assurance audit reports to
the Audit Committee of the Board;
- Assessing the reliability and integrity of
financial and operating information and compliance with set operating and
ISO policies and procedures;
- Reviewing all reports submitted by various
sections to confirm the accuracy and correctness of figures included
therein;
- Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards
of performance in the Division;
- Undertaking risk assessment and advising
Authority on the same;
- Undertaking a variety of audit assignments
relating to pre-audit of payments, evaluation and review of internal
control systems;
- Ensuring that audit trails are in place and
that all entries have supporting documents;
- Conducting special investigations as may be
required from time to time; and
- Performance of any other lawful duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who:
- Hold a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance,
Accounting/Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized
university
- Are Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K) or
its equivalent; CISA certified information system Auditor or CIA
(Certified Internal Auditor)
- Have relevant working experience with similar
responsibilities in like organizations for a minimum of six (6) years; 3
of which are in a supervisory role.
- Are members of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (ICPAK), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or the Institute of
Internal Audit (IIA);
- Ability to work under pressure and with
minimum supervision;
- Excellent computer skills; knowledge of ERP is
an added advantage.
- Demonstrated outstanding leadership
capability;
- A high degree of integrity and dependability;
and
- Good interpersonal relations and communication
skills
Senior Internal Auditor
Ref: KURA/IA/SIA/15/02
JG 6
(1 Post)
The successful candidate will report
to the Chief Internal Auditor.
Job Summary: Assisting in setting up and maintaining sound
internal control management systems in the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Executing internal audits in compliance with
conventional audit guidelines and best practices;
- Assessing the reliability and integrity of
financial and operating information and compliance with set policies;
- Preparing and implementing the annual audit
plan for financial audit.
- Reviewing and appraising the internal control
system to ascertain its adequacy and effectiveness;
- Reviewing financial statements before
submission to the Board and the Kenya National Audit Office or any other
appointed External Auditor;
- Conducting physical verifications of KURA’s
assets to ascertain their existence and the system of safeguarding them;
- Identifying, where appropriate, areas of
risks, fraud or malpractice and initiating investigations;
- Preparing audit reports on all audit findings
and making recommendations to improve compliance with standards;
- Following up the implementation of the
recommendations of the Kenya National Audit Office;
- Reviewing all reports submitted by various
sections to confirm the accuracy and correctness of figures included therein;
- Ensuring that audit trails are in place and
thus all entries have supporting documents
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance,
Accounting, Business Administration or any other relevant qualification
from a recognized university;
- Are Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K)) or
its equivalent;
- Satisfactorily served in a comparable position
with similar responsibilities in like organizations for a minimum period
of Five (5) years, three (3) of which should be in supervisory level;
- Are members of Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (ICPAK), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Institute of
Internal Audit (IIA);
- Ability to work under pressure and with
minimum supervision;
- Excellent computer skills; knowledge of ERP
Systems is an added advantage.
- A high degree of integrity and dependability;
and
- Good interpersonal relations and communication
skills
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ref: KURA/P & E/SEE/15/01
JG 7
(1 Post)
The successful candidate will report
to the General Manager/Planning & Environment.
Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for all
electrical requirements related to road construction and maintenance
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare electrical designs for various
projects as required by the Authority
- Analyze complex electrical engineering
problems and offer effective resolutions
- Creation and management of the electrical
scope of work for the Authority
- Sizing of overall electrical system
- Specification, selection and purchase of all
electrical equipment to meet the Authority requirements
- Oversee development of detailed design
drawings including one line diagrams, plans, details, wiring diagrams and
fabrication drawings
- Develop and maintain labour and material
estimates for projects.
- Preparation of bills of quantities for various
electrical appliances and other related projects
- Design and implement strategies for continuous
operational efficiency and Sustainability power infrastructural facilities
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be
made from persons who:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical
Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university
- Have Six (6) years relevant working
experience.
- Have been registered by Engineers Board of
Kenya as a Professional Engineer.
- Able to work effectively with a wide spectrum
of people
- Have good communication and interpersonal
skills and
- Are proficient in ICT use
Senior Engineer (Roads)
Ref: KURA/MNT/SE/15/02
JG 7
[7 Posts]
The successful candidates will report
to the Respective Manager/Regional Manager.
Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for entire roads
project life cycle to include design, construction, maintenance and project
completion
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in undertaking works in the fields of
quality assurance, Axle Load Control, Planning, design, construction,
maintenance and structures.
- Prepare engineering analysis of urban road
projects to include: feasibility studies, detailed design, life cycle,
cost and equipment selection.
- Perform all functions related to new projects
design/ development, focusing on emerging priority urban needs.
- Prepare and interpret blueprints, drawings,
layouts and other visual aids.
- Prepare construction specifications.
- Perform engineering duties surrounding the
following; roads, public works, sub- divisions, drainage, traffic, tunnel,
bridge and environmental management systems.
- Preparation of Road Works documents.
- Management of project issues, budgets and
programmes.
- Assist in the review and critique of proposed
changes to urban road engineering standards, policies or details.
- Review project/ programme performance in terms
of achieving physical and financial targets and attainment of projects/
programme target goals.
- Assist in the review of development plans for
compliance with adopted road engineering standards and best engineering
practices.
- Prepare detailed scopes of work for technical
assistance and training needs for the department and explore various
options for procurement of such services.
- Meet with the general public and/or
developers, landowners, and interest groups concerning zoning, subdivision
of projects, building projects, and engineering regulations, standards, or
policies.
- Assist in coordinating the activities of the
design and construction teams.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent
from a recognized institution.
- Registered Engineer with Engineers Board of
Kenya.
- Be a member of Institution of Engineers of
Kenya (IEK).
- Six (6) years’ experience, in road design,
construction and/or maintenance.
- Demonstrable knowledge in planning, design,
construction and maintenance of roads.
- Demonstrable knowledge of public procurement
systems and processes as used by the Government of Kenya, multilateral and
bilateral development partners.
- Ability to manage staff and provide good
leadership.
- Working ICT knowledge for road management
system.
- Experience in the Ministry of Local
Government, Local Authorities and/or Ministry of Roads will be an added advantage.
- Strong interpersonal relations and good
communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams
and achieve set targets through team work.
Assistant Engineer
Ref: KURA/MNT/AE/15/03
JG 5
(5 Posts)
The successful candidate will report
to the Engineer.
Job Summary: Assist in construction and maintenance of road
works, project contract documentation and management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing Engineering Analysis of urban roads
projects to include: preliminary design, life cycle cost and equipment
selection;
- Conducting surveys to gather field data;
- Preparing and interpreting blueprints,
drawings, layouts and other visual aids;
- Preparing construction specifications;
- Performing engineering duties surrounding the
following; roads, public works, sub-divisions, drainage, traffic, tunnel,
bridge and environmental management systems;
- Preparing of road work documents;
- Managing project issues, budgets and
schedules;
- Assisting in the review and critique of
proposed changes to urban roads engineering standards, policies or
details;
- Assisting in the review of development plans
for compliance with adopted roads engineering standards and good
engineering practices;
- Meeting with the general public and or
developers, landowners and interest groups concerning zoning, subdivision
projects, building projects and engineering regulations, standards or
policies.
- Assisting in coordinating the activities of
the design and construction teams; and
- Performance of any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who:
- Have a Degree in civil engineering or its
equivalent from a recognized University;
- Are registered as graduate engineers with
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
- At least a minimum of One (1) year post
registration (graduate Engineer) experience
- Good communication skills as well as
interpersonal skills; and
- Basic ICT knowledge.
Superintendent (Electrical)
Ref:
KURA/P & E/SUPT.E/15/02
JG 4
(1 Post)
The successful candidate will report
to the Senior Electrical Engineer.
Job Summary: The
job holder will assist in ensuring all electrical requirements pertaining to
Road Construction and maintenance have been met.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting in utilization of funds allocated in
the assigned region;
- Supervision of all electrical installations
and maintenance works on roads infrastructure
- Preparation of work programs as pertaining to
electrical installations on roads and
- Performance of any other lawful duty as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who:
- Have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or
its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Have an Electricians license issued by Energy
Regulatory Commission class C2.
- Have satisfactorily worked as an electrician
for at least Five (5) years.
- Demonstrated competence and ability in
interpretation of electrical drawings and supervision of electrical
installations and maintenance services;
- Have good communication skills as well as
interpersonal skills; and
- Have proficiency in computer applications.
Manager Roads
Ref: KURA/MNT/MR/15/01
JG 8
[2 Posts]
The successful candidate will report
to the General Manager (Maintenance).
Job Summary: The
incumbent will be responsible for entire roads project life cycle to include
design, construction, and maintenance and project completion.
Performance of any other duties as
assigned by the General Manager (Maintenance)
Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the Road Project cycle
which includes planning, design, construction and maintenance.
- The person shall be responsible for all the
resources within his/ her section which includes funds, equipment and
human capital.
- Monitor and coordinate field operations to ensure
compliance with the set standards and specs.
- The person may be designated as a Regional
Manager in any of the Authority’s regional offices.
- The person may be designated as a Project
Manager in any of the Authority’s special projects.
- Ensuring review of development plans for
compliance with adopted road engineering standards and good engineering
practices.
- Responsible for implementation of the policies
of the Authority.
- Preparing annual work programs, budgets and
procurement plans.
- Supervision of road works and services.
- Carrying out of general administration
Qualifications and Competencies
- Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent
from a recognized institution.
- Registered Engineer with the Engineers Board
of Kenya.
- Working ICT knowledge for road management
systems.
- Be a member of Institution of Engineers of
Kenya (IEK).
- Experience in the Ministry of Local
Government, Local Authorities and /or Ministry of Roads will be an added
advantage.
- Experience in Labour Based Works.
- Seven (7) years post registration experience
and Three (3) years in a Senior Management position with relevant
experience and responsibility.
- Demonstrable knowledge in planning, design,
construction and maintenance of roads.
- Demonstrable knowledge of public procurement
systems and processes as used by the Government of Kenya, multilateral and
bilateral development partners.
- Strong interpersonal relations and
communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams
and achieve set targets through team work.
Manager Procurement
Ref: KURA/F & A/MP/15/03
JG 8
(1 Post)
The successful candidate will be the
Head of Procurement Department reporting to the Director General.
Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for all
procurement and disposal functions and operations of the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulating and ensuring implementation of
procurement policies, regulations and procedures;
- Organizing and managing of the procurement
function and ensuring proper interpretation of procurement policies;
- Overseeing operationalization and
implementation of all procurement laws, regulations and guidelines
applicable in the tendering process;
- Advising on procurement policies and ensuring
that sound procurement processes are applied to all procurement transactions
in the Authority;
- Overseeing preparation of periodic procurement
reports;
- Overseeing preparation of required tender
notices and advertisements;
- Participating in tender committees and
assisting in the preparation of committee report;
- Overseeing pre-qualifying of suppliers;
- Coordinating preparation of annual procurement
plan of goods and services within the Authority;
- Coordinating the evaluation of tender
documents and presentation to tender committee for adjudication;
- Overseeing payment of suppliers of goods and
services;
- Providing secretarial services to the tender
committee
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who:
- Have Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain
Management/Procurement or its equivalent from a recognized University;
- Have both diploma and graduate diploma in
Supplies/ Procurement Management from Chartered Institute of Purchasing
and Supplies (CIPS) level 4 – 6 or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution;
- Membership to the CIPS or Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM) or an recognized relevant professional body;
- Minimum of Seven (7) years post qualification
experience and Three (3) years in a Senior Management position with
relevant experience and responsibility.
- Registered member with KISM;
- Have knowledge of public procurement systems
and processes as used by the Government of Kenya, multilateral and
bilateral development partners; knowledge of ERP System is an added
advantage
- Have strong verbal, interpersonal and written
communication skills; and
- Have high degree of integrity.
Manager ICT
Ref: KURA/F & A/MICT/15/02
JG 8
[1 Post]
The successful candidate will be the
Head of ICT Department reporting to the General Manager (Finance &
Administration).
Job Summary: The
job holder will be responsible for ensuring timely provision of ICT service to
all functions of the Authority and ensuring implementation of well-coordinated
systems with sufficient controls in all functions of the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulating, interpreting and ensuring
application of ICT policies, procedures, rules and regulations within the
Authority;
- Providing appropriate information and guidance
on emerging and best practices in ICT;
- Overseeing the Authority’s network and
liaising with ICT suppliers and support services providers;
- Developing and motivating an innovative and
inspired ICT team and re-evaluating their skills and output to ensure
delivery of results;
- Ensuring timely provision of ICT service to
all functions of the Authority;
- Ensuring implementation of a well-coordinated
system(s) with sufficient controls in all functions of the Authority;
- Overseeing database administration, data
backups and recovery procedures;
- Ensuring effective and efficient use of ICT
resources within the Authority;
- Overseeing proper maintenance of ICT related
equipment;
- Coordinating, developing and overseeing the
upgrading of websites
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be
made from persons who:
- Hold a degree in Computer Science or
Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized university;
- Have MCSE or CCNA or database administrator
diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Have a minimum of Seven (7) years post
qualification experience and Three (3) years in a senior management
position with relevant experience and responsibility.
- Have good communication and leadership skills;
- Have strong interpersonal, negotiation and
communication skills;
- Have a high degree of integrity and
dependability; and
- Have demonstrated high management capability
and competence in computerized information systems.
Manager (Finance)
Ref: KURA/F & A/MF/15/01
JG 8
[1 Post]
The successful candidate will be the
Head of Finance Department reporting to the General Manager (Finance &
Administration)
Job Summary: The
job holder will be responsible for the planning, developing and evaluating
financial policies, procedures, practices and systems as well as budgeting and
financial resources control.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulating and implementing financial and
accounting policies, regulations and procedures.
- Ensuring prudent financial management in the
Authority.
- Preparing financial reports and ensuring that
management information is accurate, adequate and reliable for decision
making.
- Ensuring the Authority’s assets and liabilities
are safeguarded and recorded correctly.
- Co-ordinating budgeting and budgeting control
procedures, managing recurrent and capital expenditure and preparing,
analyzing and interpreting various reports e.g. performance contracts and
strategic plans.
- Ensuring timely preparation of accurate
financial statements and reports.
- Ensure tax compliance and timely statutory
returns.
- Overseeing custody and control of accountable
documents.
- Provide leadership to the Finance team so as
to achieve the Authority’s goals and objectives.
Qualifications and Competencies
The ideal candidate will have the
following qualifications and competencies;
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance or
Accounting option) or Business Administration or a degree in a related
field from a recognized university.
- Full accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA, CPA
or an equivalent qualification).
- Working knowledge of computerized accounting
system (ERP).
- Minimum of Seven (7) years post qualification
experience and three (3) years in a senior management position with
relevant experience and responsibility.
- Knowledge of public procurement is an added
advantage.
- Must be a member of good standing with ICPAK.
- Demonstrate knowledge of IFRS & IAS.
- Strong interpersonal relations and
communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams
and achieve set targets through team work.
How to Apply
The successful candidates may be
required to work either at the Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional
Offices as the case may be.
Interested candidates are expected to
fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of Kenya Constitution.
Specifically they must obtain and
submit with their application copies of clearance certificate from the
following organizations;
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
- Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate
of Good Conduct)
Only candidates who meet the above
criteria should submit applications in writing for the positions as well as
filling the job application form (CLICK HERE to
download) together with their updated CVs including details of their day time
contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up
appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at
the same time attaching copies of all certificates and testimonials to be hand
delivered or mailed so as to reach the Director General at the address below
not later than 8th September, 2015.
All envelopes/applications should
have the respective job reference numbers clearly marked.
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM Building, Bishops Road
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO,
Nairobi
info@kura.go.ke
Website: www.kura.go.ke
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Kenya Urban Roads Authority is an
equal opportunity employer.
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