Kenya Urban Roads Authority MANAGER ROADS

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Roads established by the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 with the core mandate of management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of all public roads in the cities and municipalities in Kenya except where those roads are national roads. As the leading Government Agency with the above mandate, we wish to competitively fill the above positions with suitably qualified Kenyans as follows:

1.  MANAGER ROADS KURA/M/12/001 JG 8 (1 POST)

The successful candidate will report to the General Manager (Maintenance)

Job Summary

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

Performance of any other duties as assigned by the General Manager (Maintenance)

Key responsibilities

· Be responsible for the Road Project cycle which includes planning, design, construction and maintenance.

·            The person may be designated as a Regional Manager in any one of the Authority's Regional offices within the country

·            The person shall be responsible for all the resources within his/ her Department/Region 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 Project Manager in any one of the Authority's special projects.

·            Review development plans for compliance with adopted road engineering standards and good engineering practices.

·            Implementation of the policies of the Authority.

·         Preparation of annual work programs, budgets and procurement plans.

·         Supervision of road works and services.

·         Carrying out of general administration of road activities.

·         Accounting for all funds issued and/or spent.

·            Ensuring road works and services are executed in accordance with standards and specifications.

·         Monitoring the physical and financial aspects of road projects.

·         Coordinating all road development and maintenance activities.

·         Maintaining an up to date inventory of roads.

·            Maintaining an up to date record of road reserves and preventing encroachment of the same.

·         Managing expenditure control.

·         Maintaining technical and financial records.

·         Undertaking studies, designs and preparation of tender documentation.

·            Preparation of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual and ad-hoc reports for all the projects and activities for which you are responsible

·            Provide direction and general leadership for staff working in the Department/Region.

·            Performance of any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

·         Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution

·         Registered engineer with the Kenya Engineers Registration Board

·         Working ICT knowledge for road management systems.

·         Be a member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)

·         Experience in the Ministry of Local Government, Local Authorities and /or Ministry of Roads will be an added advantage.

·         Experience in Labour Based Works.

·         Five (5) years post registration experience, & serving at a senior management level 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 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.

The successful candidates may be required to work either at the Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.

Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their updated CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, 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 18^th October, 2012.

All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director General

Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)

IKM BUILDING, Bishops Road

P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO, NAIROBI

Important notice:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.

KURA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving work force diversity in terms of gender and culture. Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.