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. As the leading Government
Agency with the above mandate, we wish to competitively fill the above
positions with suitably qualified Kenyans as follows:
1.
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.
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.
Kenya Urban Roads Authority MANAGER ROADS
Reviewed by Unknown
on
1:57:00 AM
Rating: