Risk Management Officer
Monitoring & Evaluation
Assistant Office Administrator (2 Posts)
Office Assistant
(JG 6) – REF: KURA/PSC/ERM/19/10 (1
POST)
Responsibilities
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Preparing annual risk management plan
for the Authority;
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Performing root cause analysis on
identified risk events and recommending appropriate mitigation measures to
prevent recurrence of risk events in the future;
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Carrying out risk evaluation;
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Monitoring timely reporting of risk
incidents and analyzing trends for reporting;
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Preparing draft risk reports;
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Identifying key risk indicators
within the Authority;
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Monitoring progress against action
plans designed to manage operational and nonoperational risks; and
·
Performing any other duties that may
be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must:-
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Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of
the following fields:- Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics,
Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or other relevant and
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
·
Be in possession of any of the
following: – CPA II, ACCA, CMA, CRA, CRMA or other relevant and equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
·
Be proficient in computer
applications; and
·
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution
Engineer (6 Posts)
(JG
6) – REF: KURA/RACM/E/19/8 – (6 POSTS)
Responsibilities
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Assisting in preparing road
investment programs for road networks;
·
Assisting in preparing Public Private
Partnership arrangements;
·
Assisting in preparing Materials
testing and research programs;
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Assisting in carrying out traffic
surveys and management of traffic data;
·
Assisting in collecting and collating
economic, environmental and social data for road investment programmes and
strategies;
·
Assisting in preparing engineering
design of road works and structures;
·
Assisting in preparing tender
documentation for road works and structures;
·
Assisting in preparation of work
plans
·
Assisting in preparing records for
road assets database; and
·
Performing any other duties that may
be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
For
appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-
·
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil
Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Be Proficient in computer
applications;
·
Be registered as a Graduate Engineer
by the Engineers Board of Kenya;
·
Be a Graduate member of the Institute
of Engineers of Kenya; and
·
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Monitoring & Evaluation
(JG 6) – REF: KURA/PSC/SEP/19/9 (1
POST)
Responsibilities
·
Preparing annual work plans,
programmes and budgets for road planning and development as well as realigning
the plans to the budget;
·
Developing monitoring and impact
indicator for the project success;
·
Monitoring the sustainability of the
project’s results;
·
Preparing report quarterly,
half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the Board of
Directors and Senior Management;
·
Preparing relevant reports for
monthly & annual project reviews and site visits undertaken in liaison with
the Resident Engineer;
·
Collecting data on project economic
and financial appraisals to determine risks and the economic viability of road
projects;
·
Preparation of programmes and budgets
for road planning and development as well as realigning the plans to the
budget; and
·
Performing any other duties that may
be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a
candidate must:-
·
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in
Monitoring & Evaluation/Project Management/Economics or equivalent and relevant qualification from a
recognized institution;
·
Be proficient in computer
applications; and
·
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Assistant Office Administrator (2 Posts)
(JG 7) – REF: KURA/CS/HRM&A/19/12 (2
POSTS)
Responsibilities
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Preparing and responding to routine
correspondences;
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Managing protocol;
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Drafting letters;
·
Recording dictation in shorthand and
transcribing it in typewritten form;
·
Typing from drafts, manuscripts or
recording from dictation machines;
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Processing data;
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Ensuring good office layout;
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Operating office equipment;
·
Attending to visitors/clients;
·
Handling telephone calls and
appointments;
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Ensuring security of office records,
documents and equipment;
·
Undertaking administrative work and
management of the office; and
·
Guiding and supervising lower
secretarial personnel.
Qualifications
Qualifications For appointment to
this grade, an officer must:-
·
Have a minimum of five (5) years
relevant work experience in a position in Public Service or Private Sector.
·
Have the following qualifications
from the Kenya National Examinations Council:
1. Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document
Processing III
2. Shorthand II (80 w.p.m.
3. Business English III/Communications II
4. Office Practice II
5. Secretarial Duties II
6. Commerce II
7. Office Management III/Office Administration and Management
III
OR
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Diploma in any of the following
fields: Secretarial Studies, Business Management, Business Administration or
other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
·
Have a certificate in Computer
Applications (Windows, MS-Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, MS Access
and Internet) from a recognized institution;
·
Be proficient in computer
applications;
·
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution; and
·
Demonstrate merit and ability as
reflected in work performance and results.
Office Assistant
(JG 10) – REF. KURA/CS/HRMA/OA/17 – (1 POST)
Responsibilities
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Maintaining general cleanliness;
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Preparing and serving tea;
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Delivering mail and postage;
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Filing documents;
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Making requisition of stationery and
issuance;
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Moving or carrying office equipment,
furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement; and
·
Performing any other lawful duties as
may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
·
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (plus) or its equivalent qualification; and
·
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter
six (6) of the Constitution
The successful candidates may be
required to work either at the Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional
Offices as the case may be. Candidates will be expected to fulfil the
requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. Specifically, they must
obtain and attach copies of clearance certificates from the following
institutions/organizations;
·
Kenya Revenue Authority;
·
Higher Education Loans Board;
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission;
·
Criminal Investigations Department
·
Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the
above criteria should apply for the positions by downloading the KURA Job
Application Form from www.kura.go.ke, fill and submit together with their updated CVs and
copies of National Identity Card, copies of all certificates & testimonials
including Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya clearances, details of their
day time contacts, names, contacts of three referees.
The application should be mailed (by
post office/courier service) or hand delivered so as to reach the Director
General by 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 16th
July 2019. All envelopes/applications should
have the respective job reference number clearly marked and addressed to the
following address:
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM BUILDING, Tower B, 5th Ngong
Avenue, Opposite Bishops Gate
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO, NAIROBI
Applications without the KURA Job
Application Form will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be
contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Youth, Persons Living with Disabilities and
persons from marginalized communities/areas are encouraged to apply