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
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Provide technical advice in the design of KURA website and
digital newsletters/email advertising;
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Undertake graphic design development for Information Education
and Communication (IEC) materials;
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Design layouts for publications such as newsletters, brochures,
adverts bulletins, Cards, billboards, safety signs and signage;
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Filming (recording) / Photographing of KURA functions &
activities;
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Production of documentaries, video editing and review of
Authority adverts;
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Archiving of film and photographic records and other
documentaries; and
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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:
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Bachelors degree in Communication, Business or Social Science
from a recognized University;
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A diploma in fine art/graphic design;
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Advanced program in 3D/2D design;
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Proficiency in graphical designing through adobe photoshop
Suite, dreamweaver, freehand, illustrator, InDesign and Quark Xpress;
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Advanced Certificate in Photography /Film/television/Communication
design are added advantage; and
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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
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Implementation of communications, public relations and media
strategies within the established procedures;
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Co-ordination of public relations activities of the Authority;
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Ensuring timely and effective communication with the media;
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Production and distribution of in-house journals, newsletters,
and other related public corporate documents;
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Editing of web content and ensuring maintenance and updating of
information on the Authority’s website by the ICT department;
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Implementation of Corporate Affairs Department plans in line
with the corporate objectives;
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Undertaking media monitoring, event management and customer care
management;
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Handling complaints raised by the Authority’s stakeholders;
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Establishing networks with the Media and other stakeholders;
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Development of documentaries and management of corporate
branding.
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Coordination of regional and county communication events;
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Development and organization of press releases, media adverts,
supplements, and tours;
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Organizing and coordinating public relations events and
activities including corporate social responsibility in KURA; and
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Perform any other official duties that may be assigned from time
to time.
Qualifications
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:
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Have a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Business
or any Social Science from a recognized University;
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Have Postgraduate Degree in Public Relations or Mass
Communications;
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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;
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Are members of professional body such as Public Relations Society
of Kenya(PRSK) or a
recognized relevant professional body;
recognized relevant professional body;
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Have good interpersonal, communication and computer skills;
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Have excellent script and speech writing skills; and
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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:
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Prepare electrical designs for various projects as required by
the Authority
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Analyze complex electrical engineering problems and offer
effective resolutions
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Creation and management of the electrical scope of work for the
Authority
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Sizing of overall electrical system
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Specification, selection and purchase of all electrical
equipment to meet the Authority requirements
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Oversee development of detailed design drawings including one
line diagrams, plans, details, wiring diagrams and fabrication drawings
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Develop and maintain labour and material estimates for projects.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
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Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or its
equivalent from a recognized university
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Have been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
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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:
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Ensuring that Road Safety services are delivered in a cost
effective and professional manner and that all statutory requirements are met;
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Analyzing road designs on issues of road safety;
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Undertaking training on road safety measures;
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Undertaking road safety research projects and developing, road
safety initiatives;
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Undertaking analysis of road accident statistics and assisting
in road safety audits when required;
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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:
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Have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with
professional Training in Occupational Health safety or equivalent
qualification;
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Have diploma in road safety;
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Registration with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and
Health Services (DOSHS);
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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;
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Have thorough knowledge of Road safety and sustainable transport
issues;
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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:
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Assist in the development, programming, calibration, validation,
application and documentation of transportation and land use forecasting
methods.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Assists in the application of standard statistical data
processing programs and techniques to tabulate process and analyze census and
travel survey data.
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Performs related technical work, as required.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
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Have a degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification from a
recognized university
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Have diploma in Statistics
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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.
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Thorough knowledge of applicable computer applications, graphics
programs, database design, word processing and spreadsheet software. Experience
with Python, SQL, MS Access.
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Familiarity with geographical information systems (GIS) and
their applications.
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Familiarity with field surveys, data analysis, and system
evaluation.
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Familiarity with advanced practice models, such as activity
based models and dynamic traffic assignment.
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Ability to effectively present results of research and technical
analysis in oral, written and graphic form.
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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:
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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.
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Designing, implementing and tracking progress on environmental
and social performance systems with a view to ensuring compliance with
corporate standards.
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Establishing linkages with consultants and other stakeholders on
environmental matters for mutual benefit of the Authority.
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Conducting environmental & social reviews of the Company’s
projects and supervising new portfolio investments.
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Providing support to project development initiatives in the
Authority and ensuring environmental & social development issues are
addressed.
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Providing technical and advisory support to road sector
stakeholders towards achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes
including mobilization of support from donor funded programmes.
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Interacting with development partners/donor organizations to
facilitate compliance with national environmental laws and regulations and
other agreed performance standards.
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Monitoring emerging regulatory and legislative policy changes
and/or initiatives and facilitating incorporation and implementation of
relevant strategies within the Authority’s activities.
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Reviewing relevant Authority contracts to ensure provisions
related to environmental provisions have been incorporated.
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Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to
time.
Qualifications & Skills
Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental/Environmental
Engineering/Biological Sciences or equivalent degree from a recognized
University.
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Post Graduate Training in Environmental Studies or related
studies.
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Registered with NEMA as a Lead Expert.
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Proven knowledge of Environmental Management and Coordination
Act 1999 and the Regulations there from.
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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.
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Good IT User skills.
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Good interpersonal & communication skills.
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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:
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Undertaking social impact studies independently as part of the
road design and tender documentation process and preparation of appropriate
social management plans.
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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.
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Advising and recommending scenarios that will optimize on
community benefits on the basis of assessments and surveys.
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Preparing terms of reference for the social surveys and
facilitating implementation of related recommendations.
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Liaising with relevant staff/communication specialists and other
stakeholders in the dissemination of public information relating to the
Authority’s road projects.
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Establishing linkages with consultants and other stakeholders on
social matters for mutual benefit of the Authority.
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Coordination of implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions to
ensure appropriate mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS into roads projects.
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Coordination of gender mainstreaming in road design with
emphasis on equal employment opportunities for both men and women.
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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.
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Previous work experience in environmental & social impact
assessment will be an added advantage.
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Good IT User skills.
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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:
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Formulation and implementation of road safety policies and
regulations;
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Overseeing delivery of Road Safety services in a cost effective
and professional manner and that all statutory requirements are met;
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Participating in performance review and development meeting and
undertaking a plan of training where necessary;
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Undertaking road safety research projects;
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Development and implementation of road safety initiatives;
·
Undertaking analysis of road accident statistics and assisting
in road safety audits;
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Liaising with relevant authorities on issues of road safety ;
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Encouraging partnership with other organizations including
providing guidance and assistance to schools and insofar as training on current
Road Safety and travel awareness issues;
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In charge of Children Traffic Parks in various parts of the
Country
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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:
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Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology Education
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Have a Certificate in Engineering Computer Aided Programs eg
AUTO CAD
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Have knowledge in project planning and ability to disseminate
knowledge;
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Have thorough knowledge of Road safety and sustainable transport
issues;
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Understands strategic issues affecting casualty reduction;
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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:
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Undertaking a wide variety of urban planning exercises including
road corridor use planning, socio-economic analysis, infrastructure and
environmental planning;
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Preparing reports regarding the locations of different
infrastructure, as well as population characteristics;
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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;
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Assessing the feasibility of road proposals and identifying
necessary changes;
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Creating, preparing, or requisitioning graphic and narrative
reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic
variables such as population density;
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Researching and obtaining information regarding all applicable
codes, and regulations which would affect the development of a site;
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Analyzing preliminary zoning reports and determining the
requirements and timelines to permit process of road infrastructure
development;
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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
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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:
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Have a degree in Land Use, Urban planning or equivalent
qualification;
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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;
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Are registered and practicing urban planner;
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Have good communication and interpersonal skills; and
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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:
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Assessing infrastructure requirements of new developments to
support planning applications or to inform development plans;
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Undertaking studies for adoption of common technical standards
for roads;
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Initiating and formulating transport programmes covering roads;
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Identifying potential solutions to transportation problems;
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Initiating design ideas for new or improved transport
infrastructure;
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Formulating proposals for financing and implementing transport
programmes;
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Institutionalizing policy reforms for management and financing
of various infrastructure;
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Coordinating development of mathematical and computer simulation
models to forecast the effects of road improvements, policy changes and/or
public transportation schemes;
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Designing and interpreting transportation and travel surveys;
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Evaluating the benefits and costs of different strategies;
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Preparing plans to promote investment in road; and
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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;
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Strategic leadership development course lasting not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
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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:
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Formulation and implementation of policies, regulations and
procedures that will ensure effective and efficient urban transport;
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Coordinating implementation of axle load control policies for
the roads under the Authority;
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Preparing an axle load control programme;
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Coordinating implementation of road safety and traffic control
policies for the roads under the Authority;
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Advising on traffic control policies;
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Designing transit means and analyze effects of transit in urban
areas;
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Overseeing the design of road safety improvements;
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Coordinating preparation and implementation of axle load control
contracts; and
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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:
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Hold a degree in civil engineering or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized university;
·
Training in Transport Management
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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;
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Have good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills;
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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
