JOB REF: KeRRA/DCS/03/2024
Job Description.
Duties and responsibilities at this
level will entail: –
- Develop and oversee the
implementation of a dynamic corporate strategy that is able to deliver
exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
- Oversight role to the Authority
on financial affairs, ICT, Human Resources and Public Affairs and
Communication as well as advising on financial planning strategies and
policies;
- Oversee Development of the
Authority’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its
implementation;
- Ensure effective and efficient
management of the Authority’s Resources including Finances and Assets;
- Ensure the provision of
meaningful, accurate and prompt management accounts and reports to the
Director General and the Board;
- Negotiate with banks and donors
for appropriate support;
- Give oversight to the Authority’s
human capital affairs, ensuring that the Authority has the right and
sufficient human resource to meet its objectives;
- Ensure that current and future
space and other facility needs are provided for;
- Provide oversight for effective
records management operations;
- Oversee training and performance
management system in the Authority;
- Participate in the development
and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
- Ensuring compliance with labour
laws, public, Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO
Standards;
- Reviewing the Corporate Services
business plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and
government performance contract;
- Overseeing operations of Human
Resource Management and Administration, ICT, Public Affairs and
Communication, and Finance & Accounting departments.
Person Specifications.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce,
Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Finance,
ICT, Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent from a university
recognized in Kenya;
- Master’s Degree in Commerce,
Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, ICT,
Marketing or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized in
Kenya;
- A professional qualification in
the relevant profession from a recognized institution
- Registered member with a relevant
professional body and in a good standing;
- A valid practicing license from
the Institute of Human Resource Management, where appropriate;
- Valid certifications from the ICT
Authority (ICTA), where appropriate;
- Valid certifications from
the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), where appropriate;
- Post Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), where
applicable;
- A minimum of twelve (12) years
relevant work experience and at least five (5) in a management position;
- Leadership Course lasting not
less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Fulfilled the requirements of
Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
- Proficiency in computer
applications; and
- Demonstrated competence in work
performance and results.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should email their duly signed
application letter, updated curriculum vitae indicating names of at least three
(3) professional referees, copies of academic and professional certificates
certified by the issuing institutions and a copy of the national identification
card or passport in PDF format to email jobs@kerra.go.ke with
Job title and Job reference as the subject of the mail, on or before 27th March 2024.
Please see below the detailed job descriptions and person specifications for
the above listed job positions.
The application letter indicating the specific position
and reference number should be addressed to:
The Director General
Kenya Rural Roads
Authority
P.O Box 48151-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership
and Integrity set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and
shall be required to share the following documents together with their
application letter:-
- Tax Compliance Certificate from
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Certificate of clearance from the
Higher Education Loans Boards (HELB);
- Certificate of Good Conduct from
the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
- Duly filled and stamped
Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC); and
- A clearance Certificate from an
approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Please
note that HARD COPY APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Kenya Rural Roads Authority is an equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Any form of canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.