The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is a State Corporation
under the Ministry of Roads 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.
Chief Procurement Officer
KURA/PROC/12/001 JG 7 (1POST)
The successful candidates will report to the Manager Procurement.
Job Summary
The Chief Procurement Officer will provide support to Manager Procurement, acting as an expert source of advice to the budget holders, managers and staff 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, professionally developing, and evaluating the
performance of the procurement officers. Reviewing the performance
objectives established by the professionals under his/her supervision.
- Ensuring
the smooth functioning of the department as a synergetic, service-oriented
team, in meeting the many and varying needs of the Authority’s internal
and external customers.
- 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 officer 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 the approval matrix in place.
- Participating
fully in the opening, evaluation, negotiations and contract management.
- Reviewing
and approving the various procurement reports prepared by procurement
officers including quarterly and annual reports.
- Developing
and maintaining positive relationships with both existing and new
suppliers and contractors
- To
take an active lead in introduction, development and implementation of
procurement best practices
- Manage
staff within Procurement Department.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in supplies management or in business related field with post
graduate diploma in purchasing & supplies management from a recognized
institution.
- At
least seven (7) years’ experience in procurement three (3) years of which
must have been in a senior position.
- A
member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
- Ability
to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Good
analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- 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.
Chief Human Resource Officer
KURA/HR&A/12/001 JG 7 (1 POST)
The successful candidate will report to Manager Human Resource and Administration
Job Summary
To effectively manage, coordinate and administer all the HR functions and policies relating to employees, so as to ensure peaceful Industrial relations and enhanced productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Deputize
the Human Resource and Administration Manager in performance management
related activities including performance review meetings, disciplinary
committee meeting, teambuilding etc.
- Coordinate
Training activities for the Authority and carryout secretarial duties to
the training committee functions as delegated by the Departmental Manager
- Advice
staff members on emerging local and international trends on both social and
environmental issues likely to affect their employment.
- Manage
the collection and update of staff personal details
- Assist
in Developing Human Resource Plans and policies.
- Participate
in staff discipline processes, manage staff welfare, employee conflict and
bereavement
- Plan,
co-ordinate and prepare reports pertaining to the Departments Performance
Contract obligations.
- Communicate
performance expectations and coordinate performance appraisal for the
entire Authority.
- Manage
and maintain peaceful Industrial relations in liaison with relevant
Stakeholders
- Ensure
the implementation of Human Resource Policy and the Authority’s
regulations in line with relevant legislation and observance by employees.
- Advice
and guide Management on all HR practices necessary, in having enhanced
productivity and industrial peace. (Enumerate & sensitize staff on
grievance handling procedures).
- Prepare
reports on how interpersonal relations and staff incentives within the
Authority can be enhanced. (This includes co-ordination of employee
recognition schemes, advice an appropriate staff rewarding and motivation
system).
- Provide
guidance & counseling by helping needy employees, monitoring progress
and provide various empowerment initiatives where necessary.
- 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.
- Liaise
with affiliate Ministries, like Labour, to ensure adherence to required
labour practices and DPM requirements.
- 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.
- manage
the Authority’s Payroll Administration
- Undertake
any other official duties as may be assigned by the Human Resource and
Administration Manager from time to time.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Social
Science Degree from a recognized university and a Higher National Diploma
in Human Resource Management.
- Professional
qualifications in Human Resource Management.
- Membership
to relevant professional body essential
- Minimum
7 years relevant working experience
- Strong
interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proven
communication skills
- Culture
Change Agent with time management skills
- Computer
proficiency and ability to operate HR Information System
- Rounded
experience and knowledge of employment laws, procedures and policies
- Ability
to interpret, find solutions and to communicate employee concerns
- Ability
to maintain professionalism and keep abreast with emerging trends in Human
Resource Management
The successful candidates may be required to work either at the
Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.
Senior Procurement Officer
KURA/PROC/12/002 JG 6 (3 POSTS)
The successful candidate will report to Chief Procurement Officer.
Job Summary
The job holder will assist the Chief Procurement Officer in providing support to Manager 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
- Supervises,
schedules the work, professionally develops, and evaluates the performance
of the procurement officers. Reviews the performance objectives
established by the professionals under his/her supervision.
- Ensures
the smooth functioning of the department as a synergetic, service-oriented
team, in meeting the many and varying needs of the Authority’s internal
and external customers.
- Responsible
for preparing contracts and purchase orders within the guidelines of the
applicable laws, procedures and policies in place.
- With
the approval of the Head of Procurement, responsible for consulting with
the Authority’s legal officer 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
- Develop
and maintain positive relationships with both existing and new suppliers
and contractors
- Perform
any other official duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s
degree in supplies management or in business related field with Post
Graduate Diploma in purchasing and supplies management from a recognized
institution.
- At
least 5 years’ experience in the field of procurement and two (2) of which
must be in a similar position.
- Working
knowledge in Public Procurement and Disposal procedures as well as
contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and regulation
2006 as well as with Development Partners.
- A
member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
- Ability
to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Good
analytical, communications and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency
in ICT.
Assistant Engineer
REF- KURA/M/12/004 JG 5 [2 POSTS]
The successful candidates will report to the Engineer/ Regional Engineer
Job Summary
To undertake work in the fields of planning for road design, construction, maintenance, and other civil engineering structures. Further, the engineer will provide services in quality assurance and axle load control.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare
Engineering Analysis of urban roads projects to include: preliminary
design, life cycle cost and equipment selection
- Conduct
Survey to gather field data.
- 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 work documents.
- Management
of project issues, budgets and schedules
- Assist
in the review and critique of proposed changes to urban roads engineering
standards, policies or details.
- Assist
in the review of development plans for compliance with adopted roads
engineering standards and good engineering practices.
- Meet
with the general public and or developers, landowners and interest groups
concerning zoning, subdivision projects, building projects and engineering
regulations, standards or policies.
- Assist
in coordinating the activities of the design and construction teams.
- Any
other duties as assigned by the Manager in charge.
Qualifications
- Degree
in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University.
- Good
communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
- Basic
ICT knowledge.
The successful candidates may be required to work either at the
Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.
Manager Roads
KURA/M/12/001 JG 8 (1 POST)
The successful candidate will report to the General Manager (Maintenance)
Job Summary
The job holder will be responsible for the 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 may be designated as a Regional Manager in any one of the
Authority’s Regional offices within the country
- The
person shall be responsible for all the resources within his/ her
Department/Region which includes funds, equipment and human capital.
- Monitor
and coordinate field operations to ensure compliance with the set
standards and specifications.
- The
person may be designated as a Project Manager in any one of the
Authority’s special projects.
- Review
development plans for compliance with adopted road engineering standards
and good engineering practices.
- Implementation
of the policies of the Authority.
- Preparation
of annual work programs, budgets and procurement plans.
- Supervision
of road works and services.
- Carrying
out of general administration of road activities.
- Accounting
for all funds issued and/or spent.
- Ensuring
road works and services are executed in accordance with standards and
specifications.
- Monitoring
the physical and financial aspects of road projects.
- Coordinating
all road development and maintenance activities.
- Maintaining
an up to date inventory of roads.
- Maintaining
an up to date record of road reserves and preventing encroachment of the
same.
- Managing
expenditure control.
- Maintaining
technical and financial records.
- Undertaking
studies, designs and preparation of tender documentation.
- Preparation
of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual and ad-hoc reports for all the
projects and activities for which you are responsible
- Provide
direction and general leadership for staff working in the
Department/Region.
- Performance
of any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree
in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution
- Registered
engineer with the Kenya Engineers Registration Board
- 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.
- Five
(5) years post registration experience, & serving at a senior
management level 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
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.
Senior Engineers
KURA/M/12/002 JG 7 (11 POSTS)
The successful candidates will report to the Respective Managers/Regional Manager.
Job Summary
The job holder will be responsible for the entire roads project life cycle to include design, construction, maintenance and project completion. Performance of any other duties assigned by Manager Roads.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist
in undertaking works in the fields of Quality Assurance, Axle Load
Control, planning, design, construction, maintenance of roads and drainage
structures.
- Prepare
engineering analysis of urban road projects which includes: preliminary
design, calculation, and life cycle cost and equipment selection.
- Conduct
surveys to gather field data.
- Prepare
and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual
aids.
- Prepare
technical construction specifications.
- Perform
civil engineering duties surrounding the following; roads and related
buildings, sub-divisions, drainage, traffic, tunnel, bridge, and
environmental management systems.
- Prepare
feasibility, design, and construction and maintenance documents.
- Manage
project issues, budgets, and schedules/programmes
- Review
and critique proposed changes to urban road engineering standards,
policies, or details.
- Review
development plans for compliance with adopted road engineering standards
and good engineering practices.
- 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.
- Coordinate
the activities of the design, construction and maintenance teams.
- Perform
any other official duties that you may assign by your supervisor.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree
in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Registered
engineer with engineers registration board.
- Be
a member of institution of engineers of Kenya (IEK).
- Three
(3) years post registration experience, two (2) of which should be in road
design, construction and/or maintenance.
- Demonstrable
knowledge in planning, design, construction and maintenance of roads.
- Demonstrable
knowledge public procurement systems and processes as used by the
government of Kenya multilateral and bilateral development partners.
- Good
communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
- 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.
The successful candidates may be required to work either at the
Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.
Engineer
Ref: KURA/M/12/003 – JG 6 – [2 POSTS]
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Engineer.
Job Summary
The job holder will be undertaking work in the fields of planning, road design, construction, maintenance, and other civil engineering structures.
The job holder will also be providing services in quality
assurance and axle load control.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare
engineering analysis of urban road projects to include: preliminary
design, detailed design, life cycle cost and equipment selection.
- 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.
- Assist
in the review and critique of proposed changes to urban road engineering
standards, policies or details.
- Assist
in the review of development plans for compliance with adopted road
engineering standards and good engineering practices.
- Meet
with the general public and/ or developers, landowners, and interest
groups concerning zoning, subdivision 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 University.
- Three
(3) years post qualification experience, Two (2) years of which should be
in road design, construction and/or maintenance.
- Registration
with Kenya Engineers’ Registration Board as a Graduate Engineer.
- Professional
registration with ERB is an added advantage.
- Membership
with the IEK is an added advantage.
- 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.
- Ability
to manage staff and provide good leadership.
- Demonstrate
working ICT knowledge for road management systems.
- Experience
in the Ministry of Local Government, Local Authorities and/or Ministry of
Roads will be an added advantage.
- Strong
interpersonal relations and communication skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to build cohesive teams and adhere to set targets through
teamwork.
Senior Surveyor
REF: KURA/D & C/12/001– JG 6 – [3 POSTS]
The successful candidate will report to Manager Survey/Regional Manager.
Job summary
The job holder will report to the Manager-Survey and assist manager survey in all matters relating to survey and administration.
Duties and responsibilities.
- Assist
in the preparation of survey annual work plans.
- Assist
in provision of survey data during feasibility studies and final design
- Identification
of road reserves and mapping of the roads
- 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 survey consultant engaged by the KURA
- Supervision
of the civil works during construction.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Degree
in Surveying and photogrammetry or equivalent from a recognized
University.
- Be
conversant with modern survey equipment (GPS, Total Station etc.)
- Should
be competent in computer Aided design (CAD), GIS and Image processing
software’s.
- Demonstrate
ability work with minimum supervision and be able to lead a team of
surveyors.
- Have
at least five (5) years working experience in engineering survey in a busy
digital map production office. Three of which at a management level.
- Be
a member of the Institutions of surveyor’s ok Kenya (ISK) or equivalent.
- Strong
interpersonal & communication skills with management and leadership
skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to build cohesive teams and achieve set targets through team work.
The successful candidates may be required to work either at the
Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.
Administrative Officer
KURA/HR&A/12/002 JG 5 (2 POSTS)
The successful candidates will report to the Senior Administrative Officer.
Job Summary
To effectively manage, coordinate and administer all the administration and management support functions and policies relating to employees, so as to ensure enhanced productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting
up and monitoring effective administrative systems
- Coordinate
the Authority’s operational and logistics, including transport and
communication services
- Overseeing
safety and security matters, including putting in place appropriate
measures to deal with emergencies
- Ensuring
un-interrupted availability of essential services such as water,
electricity and telephones
- Assisting
in coming up with and overseeing actions to improve service delivery
- Assisting
in networking with partners to engender support to the Authority
- Coordinate
responses to emergencies like employees’ safety, electricity failures,
water leakages, defective locks, doors etc with the approved service
providers.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Business related field from a recognized University
- Diploma
in Business Management/Administration studies
- Membership
to relevant professional body essential
- Minimum
3 years relevant working experience
- Strong
interpersonal skills
- Proven
communication skills
- Be
a Team player
- Culture
Change Agent
- Computer
proficiency
- Critical
time management skills
- Rounded
experience and knowledge of employment laws, procedures and policies
- Ability
to interpret, find solutions and to communicate employee concerns
Transport Officer
KURA/HR&A/12/003 JG 5 (1 POST)
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Administrative Officer.
Job Summary
As the Authority’s Transport Officer, the job holder shall provide administrative services and facilitate mobility and maintenance of the Authority’s fleet.
Key Responsibilities
- Devise
cost effective and workable transport plan and logistics based on the
Authority’s requirements.
- Keep
proper records and up to date inventory of all motor vehicles and tools.
- Carry
out needs assessment for vehicle utilization.
- Provide
for maintenance and servicing of the Authority’s vehicles by the various
service providers(to include raising of relevant requisitions and advise
on repairs)
- Provide
for up-to-date maintenance of records and renewal of the various licenses
and insurance covers.
- To
compile monthly returns with due regard to expenses vis-Ã -vis available
funds.
- To
maintain the work ticket (mileage, officer-in-charge etc)
- Seek
authorization for use of vehicle after officer hours, weekends, long
distance etc.
- Co-ordination
and supervision of transport office personnel (to include daily visual
checks of the Authority’s vehicles)
- Ensure
adequate staff supervision of transport personnel.
- Implementation
of transport policy approved by the management.
- Propose
improvements in the existing transport system.
- Ensure
that proper inventory of all components of vehicles are maintained and
checked frequently.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Business related field from a recognized university
- Professional
qualifications in Transport Management studies
- Membership
to relevant professional body essential
- Minimum
4 years relevant working experience
- The
role requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize conflicting
requests.
- Ability
to work under pressure and prioritize workload as agreed with supervisor.
- Organized
and careful, accurate working practices.
- Attentive
to detail.
- Ability
and willingness to work as a member of a team.
- Positive
friendly and helpful manner.
- Capability
to work for long hours in a challenging environment.
The successful candidates may be required to work either at the
Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.
Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications 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 18th October, 2012.
All envelopes/applications should have the respective job
reference number clearly marked.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM BUILDING, Bishops Road
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO, NAIROBI
Important notice:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
KURA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving work force diversity in terms of gender and culture.
Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged
to apply.
