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  • Posted: Mar 17, 2017
    Deadline: Apr 7, 2017
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    KURA is responsible for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of Urban National Trunk Roads. Other functions of KURA include - Constructing, upgrading, rehabilitating and maintaining roads under its control; Controlling urban roads reserves and access to roadside developments; Implementing road policies in relation to urban road...
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    Roads Manager

    REF: KURA/MNT/MR/17/2 JG 8 

    The incumbent will be responsible for entire roads project life cycle to include design, construction, and maintenance and project completion.

    Responsibilities for the Manager Roads Job

    • Be responsible for the Road Project cycle which includes planning, design, construction and maintenance.
    • The person shall be responsible for all the resources within his/her section which includes funds, equipment and human capital.
    • Monitor and coordinate field operations to ensure compliance with the set standards and specifications.
    • The person may be designated as a Regional Manager in any of the Authority’s regional offices.
    • The person may be designated as a Project Manager in any of the Authority’s special projects.
    • Ensuring review of development plans for compliance with adopted road engineering standards and good engineering practices.
    • Responsible for implementation of the policies of the Authority.
    • Preparing annual work programs, budgets and procurement plans.
    • Supervision of road works and services.
    • Carrying out of general administration
    • Performance of any other duties as assigned by the General Manager (Maintenance)

    Qualifications for the Manager Roads Job

    • Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
    • Registered Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
    • Working ICT knowledge for road management systems.
    • Be a member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
    • Experience in Labour Based Works.
    • Seven (7) years post registration experience and three (3) years in a Senior Management position with relevant experience and responsibility.
    • Demonstrable knowledge in planning, design, construction and maintenance of roads.
    • Demonstrable knowledge of public procurement systems and processes as used by the
    • Government of Kenya, multilateral and bilateral development partners.
    • Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills
    • Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and achieve set targets through team work.

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    Procurement Officer

    REF: KURA/PROC/CPO/17/1 JG 7 

    Responsibilities for the Procurement Officer Job

    • To lead, coordinate and help develop consolidated annual procurement plan
    • Responsible for following the policies and procedures as defined in the
    • Authority policy guidelines
    • Supervising, scheduling the work, professionally developing, and evaluating the performance of the procurement officers. Reviewing the performance objectives established by the professionals under his/her supervision.
    • Ensuring the smooth functioning of the department as a synergetic, service oriented team, in meeting the many and varying needs of the Authority’s internal and external customers.
    • Responsible for preparing contracts and purchase orders within the guidelines of the applicable laws, procedures and policies in place.
    • With approval of the Head of Procurement, responsible for consulting with the Authority’s legal officer or other approved legal counsel regarding the
      legality of proposed procurement contracts.
    • Responsible for providing administrative support for all procurements and maintaining the official contract files
    • Responsible for ensuring purchasing orders and/or contracts are authorized in accordance with the approval matrix in place.
    • Participating fully in the opening, evaluation, negotiations and contract management.
    • Reviewing and approving the various procurement reports prepared by procurement officers including quarterly and annual reports. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with both existing and new suppliers and contractors
    • To take an active lead in introduction, development and implementation of procurement best practices
    • Manage staff within Procurement Department.

    Qualifications for the Procurement Officer Job

    • Bachelor’s degree in supplies management or in business related field with post graduate diploma in purchasing & supplies management from a recognized institution.
    • At least seven (7) years’ experience in procurement three (3) years of which must have been in a senior position.
    • Current member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)/CIPS.
    • Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
    • Good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Working knowledge in Public Procurement and Disposal procedures as contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and its regulations as well as development partners guidelines.
    • Should at least possess Professional qualification CIPS Level 6 or equivalent
    • Should have a valid practicing License.

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    Chief Surveyor

    REF: KURA/D&C/CS/17/7 JG 7

    Responsibilities for the Chief Surveyor Job

    • Assist in the preparation of survey annual work plans;
    • Assist in provision of survey data during feasibility studies and preliminary and final design;
    • Identify survey requirements and standards for specific areas;
    • Prepare survey specification and terms of reference for survey works to ben contracted out;
    • Supervise survey consultants engaged by the Authority; and
    • Supervise civil works during construction.

    Qualifications for the Chief Surveyor Job

    Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:

    • Hold a Bachelor Degree in Surveying and photogrammetry or equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
    • Have satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Surveyor in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least 3 years;
    • Are Full members of Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK);
    • Are conversant with modern survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, etc.); and
    • Are competent in Computer Aided Design (CAD), GIS and Image Processing Software;
    • Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills; and
    • Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership

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    Chief Accountant

    REF: KURA/F&A/SA/17/9 JG 6 

    Responsibilities for the Chief Accountant Job

    Reporting to the Manager Finance, the incumbent will;

    • Maintain of uptodate books of accounts;
    • Coordinate responses to audit queries;
    • Support treasury management;
    • Process payments and other disbursements;
    • Undertake project accounting
    • Carry out bank reconciliations;
    • Undertake working capital/liquidity management;
    • Undertake payment of statutory deductions and returns (e.g. NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, Withholding tax, etc.)
    • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports;
    • Ensure safe custody of the Authority’s accountable documents; and
    • Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications for the Accountant Job

    • Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:
    • Hold Bachelor of Commerce degree or Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized university;
    • Have full accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA, CPA or an equivalent qualification);
    • Are members of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a recognized relevant professional;
    • Have working knowledge of computerized accounting system;
    • Have satisfactorily served as Accountant 1 in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    • Have high degree of integrity and dependability; and
    • Have strong interpersonal relations, analytical and communication skills.

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    Senior Surveyor

    REF. KURA/D&C/SS/17/1 – JG 6 

    Responsibilities for the Senior Surveyor

    • Reporting to the Chief Surveyor, the incumbent will;
    • Prepare survey annual work plans;
    • Provide survey data during feasibility studies and final design;
    • Identify road reserves and map roads in the assigned region; Identify survey requirements and standards for specific areas;
    • Prepare survey specification and Terms of Reference for survey works to be contracted out;
    • Supervise survey consultants engage by the Authority;
    • Supervise civil works during construction; and
    • Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications for the Senior Surveyor Job

    • Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:
    • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in surveying and photogrammetry or equivalent from a recognized University;
      Are members of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya
    • Have satisfactorily served in the grade of Surveyor in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least 3 years;
    • Are conversant with modern survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, etc.); and
    • Are competent in Computer Aided Design (CAD), GIS and Image Processing Software.

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    Chief Environmentalist

    REF: KURA/P&E/SE/17/3 JG 6 

    Reporting to the Chief Environmentalist, the Senior Environmentalist shall provide advisory and technical support to ensure that the operations, programs, projects and activities of the Authority adhere with the relevant legal and regulatory framework on environmental management.

    Responsibilities for the Chief Environmentalist Job

    • Implementation of law and policies of the Authority relating to the environment matters;
    • Ensuring adherence to environment laws by all parties involved in road construction;
    • Support in monitoring emerging regulatory and legislative policy changes and/or initiatives and facilitating incorporation and implementation of relevant strategies within the Authority’s activities;
    • Assisting in solving environmental issues affecting the general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups;
    • Assisting in ensuring overall environmental compliance of all of the Authority’s activities;
    • Undertaking environmental and social impact studies independently as part of the road design and preparation of appropriate environmental assessment Reports;
    • Undertaking assessment, monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects;
    • Preparing periodic reports for the section; and
    • Performance of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications for Chief Environmentalist Job

    Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:

    • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, a relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
    • Have been registered, licensed and practiced as an EIA/EA Lead Expert for at least six (6) years;
    • Have experience in undertaking Environmental Impact Assessment, EnvironmentalmAudits, Environmental
    • Monitoring of Road Infrastructure projects for at least three (3) years
    • Have good communication and interpersonal skills; and
    • Have excellent ICT knowledge and skills.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should submit applications together with their updated CVs including details of their day time contacts, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates and testimonials to be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Director General at the address below not later than 7th April, 2017.

    All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked.  The Kenya Urban Roads Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    The Director General Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) IKM BUILDING, Tower B, 5th Ngong Avenue, Opposite Bishops Gate P.O. Box 4172700100, GPO, NAIROBI.

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