The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is a State Corporation
under the Ministry of Roadsestablished 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/13/002
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Corporate Affairs
Reports To: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Job Grade: 5
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide
technical advice 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:
- Bachelors
degree in Communication, Business or Social Science from a recognized
University;
- A
diploma in fine art/graphic design;
- Advanced
program in 3D/2D design;
- 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.
Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
Ref: KURA/CA/13/001
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Corporate Affairs
Reports To: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Job Grade: 6
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementation
of communications, public relations and media strategies within the
established procedures;
- Co-ordination
of public relations activities of the Authority;
- Ensuring
timely and effective communication with the media;
- Production
and distribution of in-house journals, newsletters, and other related
public corporate documents;
- Editing
of web content and ensuring maintenance and updating of information on the
Authority’s website by the ICT department;
- Implementation
of Corporate Affairs Department plans in line with the corporate
objectives;
- Undertaking
media monitoring, event management and customer care management;
- Handling
complaints raised by the Authority’s stakeholders;
- Establishing
networks with the Media and other stakeholders;
- Development
of documentaries and management of corporate branding.
- Coordination
of regional and county communication events;
- Development
and organization of press releases, media adverts, supplements, and tours;
- Organizing
and coordinating public relations events and activities including
corporate social responsibility in KURA; and
- Perform
any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:
- Have
a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Business or any Social
Science from a recognized University;
- Have
Postgraduate Degree in Public Relations or Mass Communications;
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of Corporate Affairs Officer in the
Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like
organizations for a minimum period of three years;
- Are
members of professional body such as Public Relations Society of
Kenya(PRSK) or a
recognized relevant professional body; - Have
good interpersonal, communication and computer skills;
- Have
excellent script and speech writing skills; and
- Are
assertive and team players.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/009
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Design
Job grade: JG 6
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.
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
been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
- Able
to work effectively with a wide spectrum of people and Have good
communication and interpersonal skills and
- Are
proficient in ICT use.
Senior Roads Safety Officer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/008
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Chief Road Safety Officer
Job grade: JG 6
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring
that Road Safety services are delivered in a cost effective and
professional manner and that all statutory requirements are met;
- Analyzing
road designs on issues of road safety;
- Undertaking
training on road safety measures;
- Undertaking
road safety research projects and developing, road safety initiatives;
- Undertaking
analysis of road accident statistics and assisting in road safety audits
when required;
- Liaising
with other organizations on issues of road safety; and
- Performance
any other lawful as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Have
a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with professional
Training in Occupational Health safety or equivalent qualification;
- Have
diploma in road safety;
- Registration
with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS);
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of Road Safety Officer in the Authority
or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like
organizations for at least 3 years;
- Have
thorough knowledge of Road safety and sustainable transport issues;
- Are
Able to work effectively with a wide spectrum of people; and
- Are
proficient in ICT use.
Senior Transportation Engineer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/007
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Chief Road Safety Officer
Job grade: JG 6
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist
in the development, programming, calibration, validation, application and
documentation of transportation and land use forecasting methods.
- Prepares
input data for simulation models, tabulates travel simulation model
outputs using GIS tools and tabular forms. Compares model results with
current and historical data.
- Conducts
individual highway and public transportation studies, including detailed
specification of the problem, application of travel demand models,
analysis and review of simulation results, interpretation and reporting of
travel forecast results and the development of conclusions and
recommendations for project implementation.
- Prepares
reports summarizing findings and recommendations of various studies,
including text, tables, maps, charts, photos and other appropriate
graphics and presents results to technical committees and the public.
- Assists
in the application of standard statistical data processing programs and
techniques to tabulate process and analyze census and travel survey data.
- Performs
related technical work, as required.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Have
a degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized
university
- Have
diploma in Statistics
- Thorough
knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of transportation
planning and transportation engineering, ability to relate this knowledge
to the development and analysis of a regional transportation system and
its components.
- Thorough
knowledge of applicable computer applications, graphics programs, database
design, word processing and spreadsheet software. Experience with Python,
SQL, MS Access.
- Familiarity
with geographical information systems (GIS) and their applications.
- Familiarity
with field surveys, data analysis, and system evaluation.
- Familiarity
with advanced practice models, such as activity based models and dynamic
traffic assignment.
- Ability
to effectively present results of research and technical analysis in oral,
written and graphic form.
- Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff and
other stakeholders.
Chief Environmentalist
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/006
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Environment
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviewing
environmental priorities for the Authority in collaboration with other
stakeholders with a view to managing associated risks.
- Undertaking
environmental & social impact studies independently as part of the
road design and tender documentation process and preparation of
appropriate environmental management plans.
- Designing,
implementing and tracking progress on environmental and social performance
systems with a view to ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
- Establishing
linkages with consultants and other stakeholders on environmental matters
for mutual benefit of the Authority.
- Conducting
environmental & social reviews of the Company’s projects and
supervising new portfolio investments.
- Providing
support to project development initiatives in the Authority and ensuring
environmental & social development issues are addressed.
- Providing
technical and advisory support to road sector stakeholders towards
achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes including
mobilization of support from donor funded programmes.
- Interacting
with development partners/donor organizations to facilitate compliance
with national environmental laws and regulations and other agreed
performance standards.
- Monitoring
emerging regulatory and legislative policy changes and/or initiatives and
facilitating incorporation and implementation of relevant strategies
within the Authority’s activities.
- Reviewing
relevant Authority contracts to ensure provisions related to environmental
provisions have been incorporated.
- Performing
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Bachelor
of Science Degree in Environmental/Environmental Engineering/Biological
Sciences or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
- Post
Graduate Training in Environmental Studies or related studies.
- Registered
with NEMA as a Lead Expert.
- Proven
knowledge of Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999 and the
Regulations there from.
- Minimum
of Seven (7) years overall experience, two of which should be in the area
of environmental assessment and monitoring of roads, and experience in
work related to Donor Funded Projects will be an added advantage.
- Good
IT User skills.
- Good
interpersonal & communication skills.
- Assertive
and team player.
Chief Sociologist
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/005
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Environment
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertaking
social impact studies independently as part of the road design and tender
documentation process and preparation of appropriate social management
plans.
- Designing,
implementing and tracking progress on social performance systems with a
view to ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
- Conducting
social reviews of the Authority’s projects and supervising new portfolio
investments.
- Providing
technical and advisory support to road sector stakeholders towards
achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes including
mobilization of support from donor funded programmes.
- Reviewing
relevant Authority contracts to ensure provisions related to social
provisions have been incorporated.
- Advising
and recommending scenarios that will optimize on community benefits on the
basis of assessments and surveys.
- Preparing
terms of reference for the social surveys and facilitating implementation
of related recommendations.
- Liaising
with relevant staff/communication specialists and other stakeholders in
the dissemination of public information relating to the Authority’s road
projects.
- Establishing
linkages with consultants and other stakeholders on social matters for
mutual benefit of the Authority.
- Coordination
of implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions to ensure appropriate
mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS into roads projects.
- Coordination
of gender mainstreaming in road design with emphasis on equal employment
opportunities for both men and women.
- Performing
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Bachelor
degree in Social Sciences or equivalent degree from a recognized
University.
- Post
Graduate Training in Social Work/Development Studies/Anthropology or
related studies.
- Minimum
of Seven (7) years overall experience, two of which should be in the area
of HIV/AIDS interventions, and experience in work related to Donor Funded
Projects will be an added advantage.
- Previous
work experience in environmental & social impact assessment will be an
added advantage.
- Good
IT User skills.
- Good
interpersonal & communication skills.
- Assertive
and team player.
Chief Road Safety Officer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/004
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Transport Economics
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulation
and implementation of road safety policies and regulations;
- Overseeing
delivery of Road Safety services in a cost effective and professional
manner and that all statutory requirements are met;
- Participating
in performance review and development meeting and undertaking a plan of
training where necessary;
- Undertaking
road safety research projects;
- Development
and implementation of road safety initiatives;
- Undertaking
analysis of road accident statistics and assisting in road safety audits;
- Liaising
with relevant authorities on issues of road safety ;
- Encouraging
partnership with other organizations including providing guidance and
assistance to schools and insofar as training on current Road Safety and
travel awareness issues;
- In
charge of Children Traffic Parks in various parts of the Country
- Performance
of any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Have
a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology Education
- Have
a Certificate in Engineering Computer Aided Programs eg AUTO CAD
- Have
knowledge in project planning and ability to disseminate knowledge;
- Have
thorough knowledge of Road safety and sustainable transport issues;
- Understands
strategic issues affecting casualty reduction;
- Are
Able to work effectively with a wide spectrum of people; and
- Are
proficient in ICT use.
Chief Urban Planner
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/003
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Transport Economics
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertaking
a wide variety of urban planning exercises including road corridor use
planning, socio-economic analysis, infrastructure and environmental
planning;
- Preparing
reports regarding the locations of different infrastructure, as well as
population characteristics;
- Evaluation
of proposals and recommend denial, approval or conditional approval, as
well as make changes as necessary;
- Designing,
promoting and administering KURA plans and policies affecting land use,
zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and
transportation;
- Assessing
the feasibility of road proposals and identifying necessary changes;
- Creating,
preparing, or requisitioning graphic and narrative reports on land use
data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as
population density;
- Researching
and obtaining information regarding all applicable codes, and regulations
which would affect the development of a site;
- Analyzing
preliminary zoning reports and determining the requirements and timelines
to permit process of road infrastructure development;
- Facilitating
consultation with the government officials, land developers, lawyers,
special interest groups, and the general public to develop or address
issues regarding land use and road infrastructure development; and
- Performance
of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Have
a degree in Land Use, Urban planning or equivalent qualification;
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Urban Planner in the
Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like
organizations for at least 3 years;
- Are
registered and practicing urban planner;
- Have
good communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Have
working ICT knowledge for urban planning.
Manager, Transport Economics
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/002
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: General Manger, Planning and Environment
Job grade: JG 8
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assessing
infrastructure requirements of new developments to support planning
applications or to inform development plans;
- Undertaking
studies for adoption of common technical standards for roads;
- Initiating
and formulating transport programmes covering roads;
- Identifying
potential solutions to transportation problems;
- Initiating
design ideas for new or improved transport infrastructure;
- Formulating
proposals for financing and implementing transport programmes;
- Institutionalizing
policy reforms for management and financing of various infrastructure;
- Coordinating
development of mathematical and computer simulation models to forecast the
effects of road improvements, policy changes and/or public transportation
schemes;
- Designing
and interpreting transportation and travel surveys;
- Evaluating
the benefits and costs of different strategies;
- Preparing
plans to promote investment in road; and
- Performance
of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Hold
a Bachelor’s degree in Transport Economics or Civil engineering or its
equivalent;
- Have
registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of Chief Transport Economist in the
Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like
organizations for at least 3 years;
- Have
attended a project development and management course lasting not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Strategic
leadership development course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
- Have
good communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Have
working ICT knowledge for transport economics.
Manager, Transportation Engineering
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/001
1 Post
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: General Manger, Planning and Environment
Job Grade: JG 8
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager Transportation Engineering will be responsible for:
- Formulation
and implementation of policies, regulations and procedures that will
ensure effective and efficient urban transport;
- Coordinating
implementation of axle load control policies for the roads under the
Authority;
- Preparing
an axle load control programme;
- Coordinating
implementation of road safety and traffic control policies for the roads
under the Authority;
- Advising
on traffic control policies;
- Designing
transit means and analyze effects of transit in urban areas;
- Overseeing
the design of road safety improvements;
- Coordinating
preparation and implementation of axle load control contracts; and
- Performance
of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Hold
a degree in civil engineering or its equivalent qualification from a
recognized university;
- Training
in Transport Management
- Are
registered with Engineers Registration Board (ERB) and a member of
Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of a Senior Engineer axle
load/traffic/Chief Safety Officer in the Authority or a comparable
position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least
3 years;
- Have
attended sstrategic leadership development course lasting not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Have
attended management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
- Have
good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills;
- Have
ability to manage staff and provide good leadership; and
- Have
working ICT knowledge for road management system.
Candidates who meet the set criteria should apply for the
position(s) as well as download and fill the Job Application Form,
attach their updated CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials and e-mail
them to Jobs@kura.go.ke or post or hand deliver them so as to reach the under
signed not later than 6th February, 2013.
All applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked on the subject line of the email or envelope. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM Building, 5th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO,
All applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked on the subject line of the email or envelope. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM Building, 5th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO,
Nairobi