Job Summary
The job holder is answerable to the Deputy Director (Audit Services) and is responsible for leading audit teams, perform audits, draft and review audit reports and share audit issues with auditees.
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:
6. Assistant Director Projects (Audit) — JG KURA 4 — REF: KURA/AS/ 22/1 — (1 POST)
Job Summary
The job holder is answerable to the Deputy Director (Audit Services) and is responsible for leading audit teams, perform audits, draft and review audit reports and share audit issues with auditees.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Develop a comprehensive programme of engagement coverage for assigned areas;
b) Ensure conformity to acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules;
c) Prepare specific audit assignment plans and programmes;
d) Review the execution of the works carried out under the contracts, together with the associated supervision;
e) Review the quality of the works carried out to ensure they are in conformity with the contracts, technical specifications and in accordance with the best practice in the sector;
f) Review the project expenditures to ensure they are justified and were foreseen in the project budget;
g) Review the contractual obligations to ensure there is sufficient documentation for measurement and payments;
h) Review detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications;
i) Review the administration of environmental and safety provision under the contracts;
j) Ensure that audit findings are properly documented;
k) Lead specific audit teams and
1) Perform any other lawfulduties 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 eight (8) years relevant experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in comparable position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
b) Have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
c) Have a certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
d) Be registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer;
e) Have a valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya;
f) Be a member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); and
g) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
a) Ability to design and review civil 3D;
b) Ability to audit Microsoft Dynamics;
c) Report writing skills;
d) Being a transformative and results-oriented strategic thinker;
e) Leadership and analytical skills;
f) Organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
g) Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, and
h) Be self-driven and a team-player.
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.
