Kenya Urban Roads Authority Job Opportunities in Kenya

6. Kenya Urban Roads Authority Senior Environmentalist Jobs - Ref: KURA/P&E/SE/17/3 - JG 6 – (1 Post)

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 and Competencies.

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, Environmental Audits, 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.

How to Apply:

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. Specifically, they must obtain and present during the interview, copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions/organizations;

K.R.A;

H.E.L.B;

E.A.C.C;

C.I.D;

C.R.B.

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. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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 41727-00100,
GPO, Nairobi

For more information and job application details, see; KURA Jobs in Kenya

7. Kenya Urban Roads Authority Senior Sociologist Jobs - Ref: KURA/P&E/SS/17/5 – JG 6 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Sociologist, the incumbent will:-

Undertake social impact studies independently as part of the road design and tender documentation process and preparation of appropriate social management plans;

Design, implement and track progress on social performance systems with a view to ensuring compliance with Authority’s standards;

Conduct social reviews of the Authority’s projects and oversee implementation of agreed upon social aspects within the Authority project portfolio;

Provide technical and advisory support to the Authority and road sector stakeholders towards achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes including mobilization of support from donor funded programs;

Prepare Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and provide technical advice in their implementation;

Facilitate the investigation, verification and timely closure of complaints using the appropriate Grievance Redress Mechanism;

Review relevant Authority contracts to ensure provisions related to social provisions have been incorporated;

Advise and recommend scenarios that will optimize on community benefits on the basis of assessments and surveys;

Prepare terms of reference for the social surveys and facilitate implementation of related recommendations;

Liaise with relevant staff/communication specialists and other stakeholders in the dissemination of public information relating to the Authority’s road projects;

Establish linkages with consultants and other stakeholders on social matters for mutual benefit of the Authority;

Coordinate implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions to ensure appropriate mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS into roads projects;

Undertake road project social impact assessments;

Coordinate gender mainstreaming in road design and implementation; and

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Competencies.

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or equivalent degree from a recognized University; a Master’s Degree in any Social Science would be an added
advantage;

Have experience and solid understanding of best practice/standards in the area of involuntary resettlement and physical displacement – including various donor safeguards;

Have demonstrated experience in preparation and implementation of Resettlement Action Plans RAP;

Have experience in undertaking stakeholder engagement;

Have experience in undertaking Social Impact Studies;

Have minimum six (6) years overall experience, three (3) of which should be in the area of infrastructure projects;

Previous work experience in HIV/AIDS interventions, Donor Funded Projects, environmental & social impact assessment will be an added advantage;

Good interpersonal, communication and computer skills; and

Assertive and team player.

How to Apply:

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. Specifically, they must obtain and present during the interview, copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions/organizations;

K.R.A;

H.E.L.B;

E.A.C.C;

C.I.D;

C.R.B.

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. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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 41727-00100,
GPO, Nairobi

For more information and job application details, see; KURA Jobs in Kenya

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