Kenya Roads Board Principal Engineers - Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Roads Board Principal Engineers - Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Roads Board (KRB) is a statutory body established by the Kenya Roads Board Act No. 7 of 1999. The object and purpose for which KRB was established is to
oversee the road network in Kenya and coordinate the maintenance, rehabilitation and development funded by the Kenya Roads Board Fund as established under the Act and to advise the Cabinet Secretary responsible for roads on all matters related thereto

a) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: -

A. Road Policy and Research

Initiating and coordinating the formulation of Roads Sub-Sector policies and strategies for road

Review of maintenance, development and maintenance programs funded by the Fund;

Participating in development of road maintenance standards and manuals for road maintenance funded by the Fund;

Monitoring implementation of road research and development programmes;

Planning of Road Transport and related research conferences, workshops etc;

Development and Monitoring implementation of local resource-based approaches in roads works (R2000 strategy);

Collecting data for impact studies on road maintenance and development programs in the country;

B. Highways, Rural & County, Urban & Park Roads

Drafting fund ceiling letters to the road agencies as per set budget timelines;

Reviewing the annual roads works programmes submitted to it by the road agencies to check compliance with set guidelines;

Consolidating annual road works programmes into the annual roads works programme into annual public roads programme (APRP);

Monitoring the implementation of APRP through field visits and preparation of reports;

Preparing training programs for Road Agencies and Counties to enhance delivery of road maintenance

Carrying out data collection and collation for development of Road Sector Investment Programme (RSIP);

Monitoring implementation of Road Sector Investment Program;

Participating in development of common data standards for Inventory information of the road assets and their condition measures;

Collecting of road inventory and condition data, traffic data and axle load data and keeping up to date the Kenya Roads Board Geo-Database;

Monitoring of axle load programmes undertaken by Road Agencies;

Preparing and conducting training programmes for Road Agencies and County Governments on road management systems;

Collecting data for periodic studies to monitor road network performance;

Participating in formulation and implementation of KRB road safety programs; Participating in Technical audits of Road agencies to ensure prudent utilization of resources

Reviewing Road Agencies Audit reports submitted by Audit consultants.

Analyzing data for preparation of the Road Maintenance Accountability Index for Road Agencies and submit to the board for approval.

Assist in preparing of Terms of References for consultancy services to undertake audits for Road Agencies.

Assist in preparing the annual audit programme for technical audit of road work activities funded by the Board.

Participating in supervision of technical audits consultants while carrying out the audits for Road agencies’ programmed roadworks funded by Kenya Roads Board Fund.

Participate in Preparation of audit guidelines, manuals, procedures, and methodology for technical audits.

Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director from time to time.

Participating Monitoring and Evaluation of County Governments to ensure prudent utilization of resources

Reviewing County Governments’ Monitoring and Evaluation reports submitted by Audit consultants.

Analyzing data for preparation of the Road Maintenance Accountability Index for County Governments and submit to the board for approval.

Assist in preparing of Terms of References for consultancy services to

undertake audits for County Governments’ Monitoring and Evaluation.

Participating in supervision of consultants while carrying out the Monitoring and Evaluation County Governments

Participate in Preparation of audit guidelines, manuals, procedures, and methodology for technical, financial and performance audits.

Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director from time to time.

b) Person Specifications

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

A minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in comparable position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;

Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, Environmental Planning, Economics, GIS, Physical Planning, Procurement or any related field from a recognized institution;

Registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Professional Engineer;

Valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya;

Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Corporate Membership of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);

Proficiency in computer applications;

Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

c) Key competencies and skills

Analytical skills

Communication and report writing skills

Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Mentoring and coaching leadership skills

Terms of Service:

All the positions are permanent and pensionable. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance, medical benefits, gratuity and other benefits in accordance with State Corporations Advisory Committee and Salaries Remuneration Commission guidelines.

How to Apply:

Applications shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, or other supporting documents. The application should also indicate the names and contact of three referees. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany online applications.

All applications should be clearly marked “Application for the Position of Director/Principal Officer/Officer” and submitted in any of the following ways:

a) Hand delivered application in sealed envelope addressed to the Director General, Kenya Roads Board to be dropped at the reception of Kenya Roads Offices, 3rd
Floor, Kenya Re Towers, off Ragati Road in Upper Hill, Nairobi.

b) Online applications should be through the Recruitment Portal in the website;

c) Posted applications should be addressed to:

The Director General
Kenya Roads Board
3rd Floor, Kenya Re-Towers, Off Ragati Road,
Upper Hill P. O. Box 73718-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Note: Interested applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following bodies:

Kenya Revenue Authority

Higher Education Loans Board

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and

Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)

Credit Reference Bureau.

Applicants must submit copies of these clearance certificates with the application.

All Applications must reach the Chairperson not later than 5 p.m. on 22nd September, 2022.



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