Director-Roads,Public Work & Transport at Laikipia County Government

Job Group CPSB 03

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registration with the Professional Body in the relevant field;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than four (4) years in a related area within the Public Service or Private sector;
• Have demonstrated a thorough understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have a thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County; and,
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will be reporting to the Chief Officer. Specific duties will include:- Developing and implementing policies, programmes, projects and laws on Roads, Public Works, Transport and Mechanical sectors; monitoring, evaluating and preparing status reports on programmes, projects and activities of the Division; providing technical advice on road planning, roads management, transport, and mechanical Unit; managing consultations with development partners, private sector, civil society groups and other stakeholders; ensuring effective integration of activities, timely and effective implementation of all projects; ensure timely and appropriate utilization of the budgeted project resources; preparing, implementing, monitoring and 8 reporting on implementation of strategic plans, budgets, performance management system and coordinating staff management and development.