Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Vacant Positions

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 from suitably qualified Kenyans as follows:

1. General Manager (Planning and Environment)
Ref: KURA/12/09/01 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

• Head of Planning and Environment Division and responsible for all duties under that division including implementing road sector policies for the efficient operation of road infrastructure services under the jurisdiction of the authority;
• Will be responsible for meeting the performance targets under the division;
• Carrying out any other duty assigned by the Director General from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate qualifications in transport economics, transport planning, regional planning, environmental studies or its equivalent is an added advantage;
• Registered Engineer with Kenya Engineers Registration Board.
• Be a member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Ten (10) years post registration experience in road design, construction and maintenance;
• Demonstrable knowledge of, environmental, social planning and road safety;
• Working ICT knowledge for roads management system;
• Experience urban planning and management;
• Visible, approachable and energetic with knowledge of how to get things done as part of a management team;
• Track record of leadership success in a public service environment
• Experience in the Ministry of Local Government, Local Authorities and/or Ministry of Roads will be an added advantage.

2. General Manager (Administration and Finance)
Ref:- KURA/12/09/02 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

The General Manager, Administration and Finance will be responsible to the Director General for the functions of all Management Support functions of the Authority.

These include Human Resource and Administration, Finance, Procurement and ICT.

The incumbent will focus on formulation of policy and development of operating standards to raise performance to international standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Business discipline and CPA(K)/CPS(K) or their equivalent;
• A Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of 10 years post qualification managerial experience in comparable fields of Finance, Human Resource, Administration and Procurement, five of which should be in senior management;
• Experience in negotiations with senior government officials and other stakeholders;
• Proven leadership qualities, integrity, transparency, accountability and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership ;
• Working ICT knowledge in financial systems;
• Good corporate communication skills.

3. Manager, Roads
Ref:- KURA/12/09/03 [5 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for entire roads project life cycle to include design, construction, maintenance and project completion.

Performance of any other duties as assigned by the General Manager, Roads.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registered Engineer with Kenya Engineers Registration Board.
• Be a member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Five (5) years post registration experience, three (3) of which should be in road design, construction, and/or maintenance.
• 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.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership
• 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.

4. Senior Engineer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/04 [19 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for entire roads project life cycle to include design, construction, maintenance and project completion.

Performance of any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Roads.

Qualifications

• 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 of public procurement systems and processes as used by 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.

5. Engineer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/05 [16 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performance of any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• Three (3) years post qualification experience, two (2) of which should be in road design, construction and/or maintenance.
• Registration with Kenya Engineers’ Registration Board will be an added advantage.
• 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.
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership
• 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.

6. Assistant Engineer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/06 [16 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performance of any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Basic ICT knowledge.

7. Senior Inspector, Roads
Ref:- KURA/12/09/07 [1 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide technical support in road construction supervision/inspection as required
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate
• Three (3) years relevant experience

8. Senior Inspector, Electrical
Ref:- KURA/12/09/08 [10 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide technical support in Street lighting/electrical-related activities including inspection/rehabilitation and reporting.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in electrical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate
• Three (3) years relevant experience

9. Senior Inspector, Axle Load Control
Ref- KURA/12/09/09 [10 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide technical support in axle load-related activities including inspection and reporting as required.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in mechanical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate
• Three (3) years relevant experience

10. Senior Superintendent, Roads
Ref:- KURA/12/09/10 [26 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide support in road construction supervision/inspection and oversee road works in sub-regions.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate
• Three (3) years relevant experience

11. Inspector, Structures
Ref:- KURA/12/09/11 [1 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide technical support in road construction supervision/ inspection as required.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate
• 2 years relevant experience

12. Senior Land Surveyor
Ref:- KURA/12/09/12 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of survey annual work plans, provision of survey data during feasibility studies and final design, supervision of survey consultants and civil works during construction and any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Surveying and photogrammetry or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Be conversant with modern survey equipment (GPS, Total station etc.) and be competent in Computer Aided Design (CAD), GIS and Image Processing softwares
• Should Demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision and be able to lead a team of surveyors
• Have at least six (6) years working experience in engineering survey in a busy digital map production office.
• Be a Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)

13. Land Surveyor
Ref:- KURA/12/09/13 [1 Post]

Duties and responsibilities

• Undertake engineering road surveys and prepare digital maps/ plans for design purposes, supervision of survey consultants and civil works during construction and any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Surveying and photogrammetry or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Be conversant with modern survey equipments (GPS, Total station etc)and be competent in computer Aided design (CAD), GIS and Image Processing softwares
• Have at least 3 years working experience in engineering survey in a busy digital map production office.
• Be a Member of the Institution e of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)

14. Senior Survey Assistant
Ref:- KURA/12/09/14 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake engineering surveys for road corridors during feasibility study and final design, data collection for Road inventory and condition survey and Supervision of road construction works and any other duties assigned from time totime.
  

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in Surveying with three (3) years experience or Ordinary Diploma in Surveying with 5 years experience in a busy civil engineering office
• Should be conversant with modern surveying equipment and be competent in computer Aided design (CAD), GIS

15. Senior GIS Assistant
Ref:- KURA/12/09/15 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To compile and develop Geographical Information System (GIS) for road inventory and condition survey and other management uses in urban centres and any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Ordinary Diploma in Surveying or related fields from a recognized institution and a Diploma in GIS or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Three (3) years working experience in GIS

16. Survey Assistant
Ref:- KURA/12/09/16 [6 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in engineering survey works, data collection for road inventory and supervision of road construction works and collection of maps for feasibility studies and any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Ordinary Diploma in Surveying or equivalent and be competent in computer Aided Design (CAD), GIS
• 3 years relevant experience in a busy civil engineering office

17. Draughtsman
Ref:- KURA/12/09/17 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide technical engineering draughting and assist in data manipulation, storage and retrieval

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering draughting (Kenya National Examination Council) or equivalent examining Body and be competent in computer Aided Design (CAD), GIS
• Have a working experience over five (5)years in a busy civil engineering office

18. Chief Human Resources Officer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/18 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university
• Professional qualifications in Human Resource Studies
• Other courses in relationship to Human Resources are an added advantage.
• Seven (7) years relevant working experience
• Membership to relevant professional body essential
• Good leadership skills and very good public relations
• 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

19. Senior Human Resources Officer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/19 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist in effectively managing, coordinating and administering all the HR functions and policies relating to employees, so as to ensure peaceful industrial relations and enhanced productivity and undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university
• Professional qualifications in Human Resource Studies
• Other courses in relationship to Human Resources are an added advantage.
• Membership to relevant professional body essential
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience
• Strong/proven leadership and interpersonal and 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

20. Human Resource Officer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/20 [2 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Authority’s human resources (HR) officer he/she must have a clear understanding of the organization’s corporate objectives and be able to devise and implement policies which select, develop and retain the right staff needed to meet these objectives and agreed performance targets.

Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university
• Professional qualifications in Human Resource Studies
• Other courses in relationship to Human Resources are an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience
• Team player with strong/proven interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to operate HR Information System
• Rounded experience and knowledge of employment laws, procedures and policies
• Be able to run a payroll system
• Ability to interpret, find solutions and to communicate employee concerns

21. Senior Administrative Officer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/21 [1 Post]

Duties and responsibilities

• To assist in effectively managing, coordinating and administering all the Administration and Management Support functions and policies relating to employees, so as to ensure enhanced productivity.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university
• Professional qualifications in Business Management or related Studies
• Membership to relevant professional body essential
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience
• Training in occupational health and safety is an added advantage
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills as well as Public Relations skills are essential
• Computer proficiency
• Rounded experience and knowledge of Kenya legislations, regional matters and administrative procedures and policies
• Ability to interpret, find solutions and to communicate employee concerns
• Ability to maintain professionalism and keep abreast with emerging trends in Business Management and Organization reengineering

22. Chief Procurement Officer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/22 [1 Post]

Duties and responsibilities

• The Chief Procurement Officer will provide support to Head of 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supplies management or in business related field with CIPS Graduate Diploma. A master’s degree in supplies management or in business administration is an added advantage;
• At least seven (7) years experience in procurement and 3 years in similar position;
• Working knowledge in Public Procurement and Disposal procedures as well as development partners’ procurement guidelines is essential.

23. Senior Procurement Officer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/23 [11 Posts]

Duties and responsibilities

• The Senior Procurement Officer will assist the Chief Procurement Officer in providing support to Head of Procurement in procurement related matters to ensure understanding of, and compliance with the applicable law, policies and procedures of the Authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supplies management or in business related field with CIPS Graduate Diploma.
• A master’s degree in supplies management or in business administration is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years experience in the field of procurement and 3 years in similar position
• Working knowledge in Public Procurement and Disposal procedures as well as development partners’ procurement guidelines is essential.

24. Assistant Procurement Officer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/24 [11 Posts]

Duties and responsibilities

The Assistant Procurement Officer will assist the Senior Procurement Officer in providing support to Head of Procurement in procurement and stores related matters to ensure understanding of, and compliance with the applicable law, policies and procedures of the Authority and assist in updating procurement records and any other duties assigned by the Senior Procurement Officer from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supplies management or in business related field
• Diploma in procurement from a recognized institution.
• Working knowledge in Public Procurement and Disposal procedures as well as development partners’ procurement guidelines is essential.
• Two (2) years relevant experience
• Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field from a recognized university
• Diploma in records management, administration or related field or its equivalent
• Computer literate
• Three (3) years relevant experience
• Communication: Excellent communication skills (spoken, written, public speaking and presentational)
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills.
• Technology Awareness and Adaptability: Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.

39. Receptionist
Ref:- KURA/12/09/39 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To receive visitors at the Authority and direct them appropriately including offering public relations services and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field from a recognized university
• Diploma in Office Management or equivalent
• Computer literate
• Two (3) years relevant experience including reception/switchboard operations
• Proven communication skills
• Integrity and honesty
• Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities
• Swift and presentable

40. Records Assistant /Clerical Officer
Ref:- KURA/12/09/40 [1 Post]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide support in maintenance of records in the Registry/Office and performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  

Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education C - (Minus)
• Computer literate
• Two (2) years relevant experience
• Good communication skills
• Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities

41. Driver (Pool)
Ref:- KURA/12/09/41 [19 Posts]

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide reliable and courteous transportation service to customers with safety as a top priority;
• to act as a peer counsellor;
• to provide a communication link between customers and staff;
• to operate and maintain assigned vehicle(s) and
• to maintain vehicle and customer records and also perform such other duties as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

• Valid Driving License (Class B,C & E)
• Training in First Aid and Basic Mechanics an added advantage
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Minimum four (4) years
• Defensive driving skills
• Good communication, time management and customer care skills
• Obedient and honest
• Having worked for reputable organizations will be an added advantage.

42. Messenger
Ref:- KURA/12/09/42 [2 Posts]

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide office assistant services to offices as directed and performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education D (Plain)
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage
• One (1) year relevant experience
• Good communication skills
• Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities
• Obedient and honest

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 above 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 29th December, 2009 at 5.00 pm.

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

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