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Who We Are
An autonomous road agency, responsible for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of international trunk roads linking centres of international importance and crossing international boundaries or terminating at international ports(Class A road), national trunk roads linking internationally important centres (Class B roads), a...
Job Purpose
To advance research and innovations on KeNHA’s road engineering technologies and business processes for continuous enhancement of value for public resources and delivery on the Authority’s mandate.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Lead in formulating, developing and delivery of research, and innovation strategies for the Authority.
- Advising and spearheading priority innovative projects in the Authority and promoting the adaptation of new methods and products relevant to the Authority’s mandate.
- Coordinating both technical and corporate research for the authority.
- Coordinating the identification and growth of partnership for funding and implementation research and innovation.
- Managing the authority’s innovation programmes and hubs.
- Developing research methodologies and framework for strategic and action research, and innovations programmes.
- Leading in the knowledge management and dissemination of the same for the Authority
- Managing outsourced research and business services.
- Developing, monitoring, and controlling departmental budgets.
- Promoting, supporting and empowering Research and Innovation initiatives.
- Monitoring research trials for new methods and products.
- Overseeing specific programmes in material testing and use of innovative technologies in road works.
- Leading in identification of business development opportunities and new sources of funding.
- Developing market research plans and strategies for the Authority.
- Providing regular updates on research activities across the Authority.
- Develop and maintain a relevant influential linkages with innovators, academia and research institutions with the goal of identifying the strongest opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness of the Authority’s mandate
- Identification and championing of opportunities for open innovation
- Managing and developing staff in the department.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- At least ten (10) years relevant work experience either in public or private sector, four (4) of which should be in a supervisory role.
- Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Public Policy, Research Methods, Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Membership to a relevant professional body with a current practicing Licence and post registration minimum experience of (8) years.
- A Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated Applied Research competence.
- Demonstrated Leadership and Management competency including Project Management skills.
- Proven proficiency in computer applications.
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; (for the successful Candidates)
Key Competencies and Skills
- Organizational and managerial skills;
- Be proficient in computer applications;
- Analytical and decision-making skills
- Project management skills;
- Dispute Resolution Skills;
- Performance management skills;
- Risk management skills
- Communication skills
- High Integrity
- Assertiveness
- Self - driven
- Change management skills;
- Ability to delegate; and
- Emotional intelligence
The terms of appointment for the above positions shall be on a five (5) year Contract Terms of Service.
KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization and therefore encourages persons with disability, women and those from marginalized areas to apply. Applicants with disability are requested to indicate their status on the application cover letter for ease of identification.
Candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents before offer of employment to successful candidates.
- Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission Clearance Certificate
- Kenya revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificate
- Higher Education Loans Board Clearance Certificate or proof of ongoing repayments
- Certificate of Good Conduct issued by National Police Service
- Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
The above documents will not be required at the point of application and will only be required for the successful candidates
Candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the Job Specifications should submit their applications, copies of all Certificates/Testimonials and copies National ID or Passport so as to reach the specific address shown below by close of business on Wednesday, 2nd August 2023 at 5:00 pm.
Applications for the positions should be addressed to:
The Director General,
Kenya National Highways Authority,
Barabara Plaza, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
Off Airport South Road, along Mazao Road
P.O. Box 49712 00100 Nairobi.
Applications clearly quoting the reference number should be hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment box placed at 4th Floor (Outside the Director General’s Office).
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documentation/details will not be considered.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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