The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is a State Corporation
under the Ministry of Roadsestablished 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.
Corporate Affairs Officer
Ref: KURA/CA/13/002
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Corporate Affairs
Reports To: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Job Grade: 5
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide
technical advice in the design of KURA website and digital
newsletters/email advertising;
- Undertake
graphic design development for Information Education and Communication (IEC)
materials;
- Design layouts
for publications such as newsletters, brochures, adverts bulletins, Cards,
billboards, safety signs and signage;
- Filming
(recording) / Photographing of KURA functions & activities;
- Production of
documentaries, video editing and review of Authority adverts;
- Archiving of
film and photographic records and other documentaries; and
- Performance of
any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:
- Bachelors degree
in Communication, Business or Social Science from a recognized University;
- A diploma in
fine art/graphic design;
- Advanced program
in 3D/2D design;
- Proficiency in
graphical designing through adobe photoshop Suite, dreamweaver, freehand,
illustrator, InDesign and Quark Xpress;
- Advanced
Certificate in Photography /Film/television/Communication design are added
advantage; and
- Knowledge about
press and electronic media, offset and large format printing is added
advantage.
Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
Ref: KURA/CA/13/001
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Corporate Affairs
Reports To: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Job Grade: 6
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementation
of communications, public relations and media strategies within the
established procedures;
- Co-ordination of
public relations activities of the Authority;
- Ensuring timely
and effective communication with the media;
- Production and
distribution of in-house journals, newsletters, and other related public
corporate documents;
- Editing of web
content and ensuring maintenance and updating of information on the
Authority’s website by the ICT department;
- Implementation
of Corporate Affairs Department plans in line with the corporate
objectives;
- Undertaking
media monitoring, event management and customer care management;
- Handling
complaints raised by the Authority’s stakeholders;
- Establishing networks
with the Media and other stakeholders;
- Development of
documentaries and management of corporate branding.
- Coordination of
regional and county communication events;
- Development and
organization of press releases, media adverts, supplements, and tours;
- Organizing and
coordinating public relations events and activities including corporate
social responsibility in KURA; and
- Perform any
other official duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:
- Have a
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Business or any Social
Science from a recognized University;
- Have
Postgraduate Degree in Public Relations or Mass Communications;
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of Corporate Affairs Officer in the
Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like
organizations for a minimum period of three years;
- Are members of
professional body such as Public Relations Society of Kenya(PRSK) or a
recognized relevant professional body; - Have good
interpersonal, communication and computer skills;
- Have excellent
script and speech writing skills; and
- Are assertive
and team players.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/009
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Design
Job grade: JG 6
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare
electrical designs for various projects as required by the Authority
- Analyze complex
electrical engineering problems and offer effective resolutions
- Creation and
management of the electrical scope of work for the Authority
- Sizing of
overall electrical system
- Specification,
selection and purchase of all electrical equipment to meet the Authority
requirements
- Oversee
development of detailed design drawings including one line diagrams,
plans, details, wiring diagrams and fabrication drawings
- Develop and
maintain labour and material estimates for projects.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Hold a
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a
recognized university
- Have been
registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
- Able to work
effectively with a wide spectrum of people and Have good communication and
interpersonal skills and
- Are proficient
in ICT use.
Senior Roads Safety Officer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/008
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Chief Road Safety Officer
Job grade: JG 6
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that
Road Safety services are delivered in a cost effective and professional
manner and that all statutory requirements are met;
- Analyzing road
designs on issues of road safety;
- Undertaking
training on road safety measures;
- Undertaking road
safety research projects and developing, road safety initiatives;
- Undertaking
analysis of road accident statistics and assisting in road safety audits
when required;
- Liaising with
other organizations on issues of road safety; and
- Performance any
other lawful as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Have a
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with professional Training
in Occupational Health safety or equivalent qualification;
- Have diploma in
road safety;
- Registration
with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS);
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of Road Safety Officer in the Authority
or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like
organizations for at least 3 years;
- Have thorough
knowledge of Road safety and sustainable transport issues;
- Are Able to work
effectively with a wide spectrum of people; and
- Are proficient
in ICT use.
Senior Transportation Engineer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/007
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Chief Road Safety Officer
Job grade: JG 6
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the
development, programming, calibration, validation, application and
documentation of transportation and land use forecasting methods.
- Prepares input
data for simulation models, tabulates travel simulation model outputs
using GIS tools and tabular forms. Compares model results with current and
historical data.
- Conducts
individual highway and public transportation studies, including detailed
specification of the problem, application of travel demand models,
analysis and review of simulation results, interpretation and reporting of
travel forecast results and the development of conclusions and
recommendations for project implementation.
- Prepares reports
summarizing findings and recommendations of various studies, including
text, tables, maps, charts, photos and other appropriate graphics and
presents results to technical committees and the public.
- Assists in the
application of standard statistical data processing programs and
techniques to tabulate process and analyze census and travel survey data.
- Performs related
technical work, as required.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Have a degree in
Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
- Have diploma in
Statistics
- Thorough
knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of transportation
planning and transportation engineering, ability to relate this knowledge
to the development and analysis of a regional transportation system and
its components.
- Thorough
knowledge of applicable computer applications, graphics programs, database
design, word processing and spreadsheet software. Experience with Python,
SQL, MS Access.
- Familiarity with
geographical information systems (GIS) and their applications.
- Familiarity with
field surveys, data analysis, and system evaluation.
- Familiarity with
advanced practice models, such as activity based models and dynamic
traffic assignment.
- Ability to
effectively present results of research and technical analysis in oral,
written and graphic form.
- Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff and other
stakeholders.
Chief Environmentalist
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/006
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Environment
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviewing
environmental priorities for the Authority in collaboration with other
stakeholders with a view to managing associated risks.
- Undertaking
environmental & social impact studies independently as part of the
road design and tender documentation process and preparation of
appropriate environmental management plans.
- Designing,
implementing and tracking progress on environmental and social performance
systems with a view to ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
- Establishing
linkages with consultants and other stakeholders on environmental matters
for mutual benefit of the Authority.
- Conducting
environmental & social reviews of the Company’s projects and
supervising new portfolio investments.
- Providing
support to project development initiatives in the Authority and ensuring
environmental & social development issues are addressed.
- Providing
technical and advisory support to road sector stakeholders towards
achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes including
mobilization of support from donor funded programmes.
- Interacting with
development partners/donor organizations to facilitate compliance with
national environmental laws and regulations and other agreed performance
standards.
- Monitoring
emerging regulatory and legislative policy changes and/or initiatives and
facilitating incorporation and implementation of relevant strategies
within the Authority’s activities.
- Reviewing
relevant Authority contracts to ensure provisions related to environmental
provisions have been incorporated.
- Performing any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Bachelor of
Science Degree in Environmental/Environmental Engineering/Biological
Sciences or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
- Post Graduate
Training in Environmental Studies or related studies.
- Registered with
NEMA as a Lead Expert.
- Proven knowledge
of Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999 and the Regulations
there from.
- Minimum of Seven
(7) years overall experience, two of which should be in the area of
environmental assessment and monitoring of roads, and experience in work
related to Donor Funded Projects will be an added advantage.
- Good IT User
skills.
- Good
interpersonal & communication skills.
- Assertive and
team player.
Chief Sociologist
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/005
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Environment
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertaking
social impact studies independently as part of the road design and tender
documentation process and preparation of appropriate social management
plans.
- Designing,
implementing and tracking progress on social performance systems with a
view to ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
- Conducting
social reviews of the Authority’s projects and supervising new portfolio
investments.
- Providing
technical and advisory support to road sector stakeholders towards
achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes including
mobilization of support from donor funded programmes.
- Reviewing
relevant Authority contracts to ensure provisions related to social
provisions have been incorporated.
- Advising and
recommending scenarios that will optimize on community benefits on the
basis of assessments and surveys.
- Preparing terms
of reference for the social surveys and facilitating implementation of
related recommendations.
- Liaising with
relevant staff/communication specialists and other stakeholders in the dissemination
of public information relating to the Authority’s road projects.
- Establishing
linkages with consultants and other stakeholders on social matters for
mutual benefit of the Authority.
- Coordination of
implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions to ensure appropriate
mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS into roads projects.
- Coordination of
gender mainstreaming in road design with emphasis on equal employment
opportunities for both men and women.
- Performing any
other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Bachelor degree
in Social Sciences or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
- Post Graduate
Training in Social Work/Development Studies/Anthropology or related studies.
- Minimum of Seven
(7) years overall experience, two of which should be in the area of
HIV/AIDS interventions, and experience in work related to Donor Funded
Projects will be an added advantage.
- Previous work
experience in environmental & social impact assessment will be an
added advantage.
- Good IT User
skills.
- Good
interpersonal & communication skills.
- Assertive and
team player.
Chief Road Safety Officer
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/004
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Transport Economics
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulation and
implementation of road safety policies and regulations;
- Overseeing
delivery of Road Safety services in a cost effective and professional
manner and that all statutory requirements are met;
- Participating in
performance review and development meeting and undertaking a plan of
training where necessary;
- Undertaking road
safety research projects;
- Development and
implementation of road safety initiatives;
- Undertaking
analysis of road accident statistics and assisting in road safety audits;
- Liaising with
relevant authorities on issues of road safety ;
- Encouraging
partnership with other organizations including providing guidance and
assistance to schools and insofar as training on current Road Safety and
travel awareness issues;
- In charge of
Children Traffic Parks in various parts of the Country
- Performance of
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Have a
Bachelor’s Degree in Technology Education
- Have a
Certificate in Engineering Computer Aided Programs eg AUTO CAD
- Have knowledge
in project planning and ability to disseminate knowledge;
- Have thorough
knowledge of Road safety and sustainable transport issues;
- Understands
strategic issues affecting casualty reduction;
- Are Able to work
effectively with a wide spectrum of people; and
- Are proficient
in ICT use.
Chief Urban Planner
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/003
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Manager Transport Economics
Job grade: JG 7
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertaking a
wide variety of urban planning exercises including road corridor use
planning, socio-economic analysis, infrastructure and environmental
planning;
- Preparing
reports regarding the locations of different infrastructure, as well as
population characteristics;
- Evaluation of
proposals and recommend denial, approval or conditional approval, as well
as make changes as necessary;
- Designing,
promoting and administering KURA plans and policies affecting land use,
zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and
transportation;
- Assessing the
feasibility of road proposals and identifying necessary changes;
- Creating,
preparing, or requisitioning graphic and narrative reports on land use
data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as
population density;
- Researching and
obtaining information regarding all applicable codes, and regulations
which would affect the development of a site;
- Analyzing
preliminary zoning reports and determining the requirements and timelines
to permit process of road infrastructure development;
- Facilitating
consultation with the government officials, land developers, lawyers,
special interest groups, and the general public to develop or address
issues regarding land use and road infrastructure development; and
- Performance of
any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Have a degree in
Land Use, Urban planning or equivalent qualification;
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Urban Planner in the
Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like
organizations for at least 3 years;
- Are registered
and practicing urban planner;
- Have good
communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Have working ICT
knowledge for urban planning.
Manager, Transport Economics
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/002
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: General Manger, Planning and Environment
Job grade: JG 8
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assessing
infrastructure requirements of new developments to support planning
applications or to inform development plans;
- Undertaking
studies for adoption of common technical standards for roads;
- Initiating and
formulating transport programmes covering roads;
- Identifying
potential solutions to transportation problems;
- Initiating
design ideas for new or improved transport infrastructure;
- Formulating
proposals for financing and implementing transport programmes;
- Institutionalizing
policy reforms for management and financing of various infrastructure;
- Coordinating
development of mathematical and computer simulation models to forecast the
effects of road improvements, policy changes and/or public transportation
schemes;
- Designing and
interpreting transportation and travel surveys;
- Evaluating the
benefits and costs of different strategies;
- Preparing plans
to promote investment in road; and
- Performance of
any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Hold a
Bachelor’s degree in Transport Economics or Civil engineering or its
equivalent;
- Have registered
by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of Chief Transport Economist in the
Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like
organizations for at least 3 years;
- Have attended a
project development and management course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks from a recognized institution;
- Strategic
leadership development course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
- Have good
communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Have working ICT
knowledge for transport economics.
Manager, Transportation Engineering
Ref: KURA/P&E/13/001
1 Post
1 Post
Location: Headquarters
Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: General Manger, Planning and Environment
Job Grade: JG 8
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Manager Transportation Engineering will be responsible for:
- Formulation and
implementation of policies, regulations and procedures that will ensure
effective and efficient urban transport;
- Coordinating
implementation of axle load control policies for the roads under the
Authority;
- Preparing an
axle load control programme;
- Coordinating
implementation of road safety and traffic control policies for the roads
under the Authority;
- Advising on
traffic control policies;
- Designing
transit means and analyze effects of transit in urban areas;
- Overseeing the
design of road safety improvements;
- Coordinating
preparation and implementation of axle load control contracts; and
- Performance of
any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
- Hold a degree in
civil engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
university;
- Training in
Transport Management
- Are registered
with Engineers Registration Board (ERB) and a member of Institution of
Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
- Have
satisfactorily served in the grade of a Senior Engineer axle
load/traffic/Chief Safety Officer in the Authority or a comparable
position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least
3 years;
- Have attended
sstrategic leadership development course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks from a recognized institution;
- Have attended
management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
- Have good
communication skills as well as interpersonal skills;
- Have ability to
manage staff and provide good leadership; and
- Have working ICT
knowledge for road management system.
Candidates who meet the set criteria should apply for the
position(s) as well as download and fill the Job Application Form,
attach their updated CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials and e-mail
them to Jobs@kura.go.ke or post or hand deliver them so as to reach the under
signed not later than 6th February, 2013.
All applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked on the subject line of the email or envelope. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM Building, 5th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO,
All applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked on the subject line of the email or envelope. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM Building, 5th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO,
Nairobi
