Job Summary
The job holder is answerable to the Deputy Director (Survey) and is responsible for coordinating the provision of all Land Survey Services within the Authority including identification, mapping and marking for protection and registration of the road reserves.
Job Description/Requirements
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 to manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain national urban roads. The Authority invites applications from qualified candidates for the following vacant positions:
7. Senior Land Surveyor — JG KURA 5 — REF: KURA/URPD/SURV/ 22/ 2 — (1 POST)
Job Summary
The job holder is answerable to the Deputy Director (Survey) and is responsible for coordinating the provision of all Land Survey Services within the Authority including identification, mapping and marking for protection and registration of the road reserves.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Control the site levels and determine the quantities of road works on a project road;
b) Supervise the survey assistants/survey staff on site;
c) Ensure the standardization and certification of survey equipment used for road projects, monitoring and evaluating the integrity of survey work done for road works;
d) Organize the opening of road reserves and ensure the removal of illegal structures/utilities, and preparation of the necessary reports and documentation;
e) Control the site levels and determine the quantities of road works on a project road;
f) Supervise of the survey assistants/survey staff on site;
g) Prepare and submit of technical and administrative reports of the department;
h) Prepare Land Acquisition requests and plans to the National Land Commission on behalf of the Authority;
i) Identify and undertake mapping, marking and maintenance of road reserve boundaries;
j) Perform the establishment of Primary and Secondary Survey Control Network for use by the Authority;
k) Prepare and implement of the Department's Performance Contract;
I) Plan and implement title Surveys for registration of the Authority's road corridors;
m) Plan and perform the data collection and analysis on the status of the road reserves belonging to the Authority;
n) Participate in the stakeholder's meeting for the land inquiry process of compulsory land acquisition;
o) Participate in the stakeholder's meeting for the public participation before the commencement of road construction;
p) Set out the road alignment in civil works; and
q) Perform any other lawful as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this position, the ideal candidate must:
a) Have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in relevant work in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
b) Have served as a Land Surveyor or an equivalent position for at least three years in a comparable organization;
c) Have a Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geo-matics or Geospatial Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
d) Be a full member in good standing of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), (Land or Engineering Surveyors Chapter);
e) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
a) Sound knowledge on Land related laws
b) Computing skills
c) Communication skills
d) Leadership skills
e) Analytical skills
Mode of Application
1. Interested and eligible candidates should access the mandatory KURA Job Application Form available on our website www.kura.go.ke/careers fill all required fields, sign and date the form and attach copies of certificates and transcripts, current Curriculum Vitae and testimonials. Successful candidates will be required to present clearance certificates from chapter six institutions. Any application without the KURA Job Application Form will not be considered.
2. Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position being applied for and vacancy reference number and addressed to the undersigned so as to be received on or before 11th July 2022 at 5.00pm (East African Time). The applications should be hand delivered or mailed through the post office to the address indicated below. Email applications shall not be considered.
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
Barabara Plaza, Block D, Mazao Road, Off South Airport Road, JKIA.
P.O. Box 41727-00100, NAIROBI
Applications should be dropped in the Applications Box in the Administration Section on 1st Floor, East Wing.
KURA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Qualified persons irrespective of gender, age, race, culture, religion, marital status or disability are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvasing and giving false information in employment application form will lead to automatic disqualification.
KURA does not charge any fees for applications, shortlisting or interviews. Beware of conmen.
