Job Summary
The job holder is answerable to the Director (Engineering) in charge of the Directorate of Road Asset & Corridor Management (RACM) and is responsible for managing, directing and coordinating regional road maintenance functions in the relevant department/Regional office.
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:
1. Deputy Director (Engineering) — JG KURA 3 — REF: KURA/RACM/22/2 — 3 POSTS
Job Purpose/Summary
The job holder is answerable to the Director (Engineering) in charge of the Directorate of Road Asset & Corridor Management (RACM) and is responsible for managing, directing and coordinating regional road maintenance functions in the relevant department/Regional office.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) overseeing formulation and implementation of road asset management policies;
b) overseeing the preparation of roadside development and control;
c) coordinating and undertaking annual road inventory and condition surveys;
d) overseeing preparation of engineering design of road maintenance works;
e) coordinating compilation and analysis of annual road maintenance work programmes;
f) liaising with Kenya Roads Board and other stakeholders on management of Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF);
g) overseeing preparation of annual procurement plans;
h) coordinating operations of the Authority's regional offices,
i) coordinating preparation of region's budget;
j) ensuring expenditure controls and measures within the region;
k) overseeing implementation of road works emergency response programmes;
1) overseeing preparation of tender documentation for road works;
m) coordinating the processing of road works tenders;
n) coordinating and monitoring supervision of road maintenance works;
o) ensuring implementation and conformance of road management systems
p) facilitating periodic reviews of the performance standards;
q) overseeing activities of axle load control;
r) reviewing and acting on reports on axle load control programmes;
s) representing the Authority in local and regional axle load stakeholder forums;
0 ensuring road maintenance contracts are prepared and implemented in accordance with set standards and specifications;
u) planning and implementation of roadside developments through institutional consultations and collaboration;
v) managing road reserve boundaries and usage through maintenance of road markers system and managing roads and survey data;
w) training and development of staff; and
x) carrying out any other lawful duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this position, the ideal candidate must:
a) Have a minimum of ten (10) years' work experience and at least five (5) in a supervisory role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
b) Have served as an Assistant Director (Engineering) for at least three years;
c) Have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University
d) Have a Master's Degree in a relevant field from a recognized Institution
e) Have a Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;
f) Be a Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers' Board of Kenya (EBK) with a post registration experience of six (6) years;
g) Have a valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya;
h) Be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
i) Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
j) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Functional Skills
a) Project Management skills
b) Proficiency in Civil Engineering Software
c) Technical writing skills
d) Project management skills
e) Data analysis Skills
f) Problem solving skills
g) Decision Making Skills
h) Proficiency in computer applications
i) Analytical skills
j) Negotiation skills
k) Organizational Skills
I) Managerial skills
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
a) Leadership skills
b) Interpersonal Skills
c) Team building 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.
