Assistant Director, Architectural Services at Judiciary of Kenya

Requirements

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registration with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQ) or any other recognized professional body with Good Standing;
• A Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized Institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiating development and review of building services policies, procedures and programmes;
• Reviewing design and documentation of all infrastructure works;
• Supervising infrastructure projects and renovations of existing structures.
• Coordinating building engineering maintenance and rehabilitation works within the Judiciary.
• Coordinating preparation of annual infrastructure requirements and cost estimates;
• Initiating development and reviewing building services manual, guidelines, procedures and standards related to infrastructure development.
• Liaising with stakeholders on court infrastructure requirements;
• Ensuring adherence to regulations and licenses related to infrastructural development;
• Developing and reviewing operating maintenance manual for infrastructural projects;
• Implementing of projects as per the Judiciary infrastructure master plan; and
• Undertaking research on best practices in construction industry and other emerging issues.

Work Experience:

• Minimum nine (9) years relevant work experience;
• At least three (3) years at Middle Management level;

Job Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
• Professional and Technical competence;
• Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
• Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented