RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

                                        VACANCIES

The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified candidates working within KeNHA to fill the following internal vacant positions within its establishment. Please note that this is a re-advertisement and those who responded to the earlier advertisement need not apply. The position of Regional Manager has been subsumed under Manager Roads creating 2 vacancies.

                        POSITION                                         GRADE                NO. OF POSITIONS

                              Manager (Roads)                             8                             2

                        Senior Engineer (Roads)                    7                             9

                        Senior Surveyor                              7                             1

                        Engineer (Roads)                             6                             9

                        Surveyor                                       6                             1

                        Assistant Internal Auditor                 5                             1

ADDITIONAL POSTS      

                              Typist / Receptionist                         3                                    1

                              (Switch Board Operator)

(Applications for Switch Board Operator are invited from KeNHA staff as well as those attached to KeNHA Projects – Proof of this required and the same should be forwarded through the relevant department/section)              

Candidates who meet the criteria outlined below should submit their applications (addressed or hand delivered) together with their up-to-date CVs, attaching copies of all Certificates/ Testimonials and copies of National IDs so as to reach the Director General’s Office at the Address below not later than close of business on 1^st February, 2013 apart from the position of Typist/Receptionist which is to close on 6/02/2013.

Applications without the relevant copies of documentation/details as sought for will not be considered and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Note: Details of these vacancies can also be obtained from KeNHA website – www.kenha.co.ke

KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

The Director General

Kenya National Highways Authority

Blue Shield Towers, 9^th floor, Hospital Hill Road

P.O. Box 49712-00100, NAIROBI

Purpose of the Job

To plan, design, and supervise road works under the jurisdiction of KeNHA.

Key Responsibilities

1. a)Assists in the implementation of road works strategies and budgets.
2. b)Coordinates preparation of annual road works programs.
3. c)Oversees road works.
4. d)The preparation of tender documentation of road works projects.
5. e)Assists in research and prepares reports for Parliamentary questions on road works.
6. f)Liaises with the regional managers and coordinates road works activities.
7. g)Attends site meetings and handle contractual project matters.
8. h)Inspects and certifies payment certificates for payment.
9. i)Participates in inspection and acceptance of road works projects.
10. j)Performs any other duties as assigned by the General Manager – Roads.

Job specification

1. a)A degree in Civil Engineering.
2. b)Registered with the Engineers Registration Board.
3. c)8 years minimum experience.
4. d)Communication and interpersonal skills.
5. e)IT knowledge in roads planning and management systems.
6. f)Training/knowledge in project management.

Purpose of the Job

To plan, design, and supervise road works projects under the jurisdiction of KeNHA.

Key Responsibilities

1. a)Undertakes planning, designing, and construction/maintenance of road projects.
2. b)Organizes and prepares tender documents of road projects.
3. c)Prepares procurement plans for road development projects.
4. d)Assists in the preparation of Annual Works Programmes.
5. e)Participates in the design, construction and maintenance activities.
6. f)Supervises road construction and maintenance activities.
7. g)Ensures road construction projects are executed in accordance with standards and specifications.
8. h)Attends site meetings and handles project matters as per contract.
9. i)Performs any other duties as assigned by the GM – Roads

Job specification

1. a)A degree in Civil Engineering.
2. b)Registered with Engineering Registration Board.
3. c)7 years minimum experience.
4. d)ICT knowledge for roads planning and management systems.
5. e)Communication and interpersonal skills.

Purpose of the Job

Supervision, survey and mapping works in accordance with standards and specification for the Authority’s roads.

Key Responsibilities

1. a)Assists in the preparation of annual survey work plans.
2. b)Performs survey, mapping and GIS functions e.g. engineering, cadastral, and road reserve surveys.
3. c)Prepares and provides accurate survey data in digital form for feasibility studies and final road designs.
4. d)Participates in the preparation of specifications and Terms of Reference for survey work to be undertaken by Consultants.
5. e)Supervises survey consultants engaged by the Authority.
6. f)Supervises civil works during construction.
7. g)Liaises with other departments, ministries and other agencies on survey matters.
8. h)Prepares periodic and ad-hoc survey report.
9. i)Plans, coordinates and facilitates preparation of survey documents for the acquisition of title deeds for the Authorities’ properties and road reserves.
10. j)Formulates administrative and operational procedures concerning surveying and mapping
11. k)Prepares specifications and terms of reference for survey works to be contracted out.
12. l)Evaluates and certifies work submitted by works and consultants.
13. m)Oversees accurate mapping of roads, road reserves and road related features in digital form and maintenance of road records arising there from.
14. n)Performs any other duties as assigned by the Manager (P& E).

Job specification

1. a)A degree in Surveying and Photogrammetry or equivalent.
2. b)Member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya.
3. c)7 years minimum experience in engineering surveys.
4. d)Computer knowledge for roads planning and management systems.
5. e)Public relations and interpersonal skills.

Purpose of the Job

To assist in the planning, design and maintenance of road network under the jurisdiction of KeNHA.

Key Responsibilities

1. a)Assists in the preparation of tender documents for road maintenance projects.
2. b)Participates in the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of road projects.
3. c)Undertakes site visits and monitors/reports progress of works.
4. d)Carries out supervision of road maintenance activities as per the annual Road Works programme.
5. e)Monitors road maintenance projects to ensure they are executed in accordance with standards and specifications.
6. f)Prepares periodic progress reports on maintenance activities.
7. g)Performs any other duties as assigned by the Senior Engineer.

Job specification

1. a)A degree in Civil Engineering.
2. b)Registered with Engineers Registration Board.
3. c)6 years minimum experience.
4. d)ICT knowledge for roads planning and management systems.

Purpose of the Job

Responsible for the management of the survey function in the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. a)Prepares annual survey work plans.
2. b)Performs engineering surveys, mapping and GIS functions.
3. c)Prepares survey specifications and Terms of Reference for survey works to be contracted.
4. d)Carries out supervision of civil works during construction on road reserves.
5. e)Liaises with other departments and other agencies on survey matters.
6. f)Prepares periodic survey reports for the region.
7. g)Supervises technical staff working on projects within the region.
8. h)Protects road reserves and ensures acquisition of road reserves in the region.
9. i)Evaluates and certifies work submitted by consultants on road designs and road reserve acquisition.

Job specification

1. a)A degree in surveying and photogrammetry.
2. b)Member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya.
3. c)6 years minimum experience.
4. d)Communication and interpersonal skills.
5. e)Computer knowledge for survey information systems including GIS.

Purpose of the Job

Assist in ensuring that the Authority’s Internal Controls are in place and working effectively.

Key Responsibilities

a)      Assists in preparation of Audit test procedures, drafts notifications and Request for Information Memos

b)      Carries out audit tests on Internal Controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures

c)      Prepares and files minutes of the Entrance and Exit meetings

d)      Assists in the preparation of draft audit reports

e)      Ensures the Audit Working Paper File is complete and well referenced

f)       Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job specifications

a)      A degree in a Business related field

b)      CPA II

c)      2 years working experience

d)      Computer literacy, especially in Accounting and MS Office Suite

e)      Communication and interpersonal skills

f)       Ability to maintain high standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.

Purpose of the Job

Attend to customers and visitors with enquiries on the phone and face to supply relevant and accurate information regarding the Authority.

Job Description

1. Handles switchboard by answering, screening, directing calls to appropriate staff and ensuring  that all calls are answered
2. Taking messages and making sure that they get to the appropriate employees
3. Supporting departments in making external calls

d) Taking and relaying messages including to relevant departments/sections

1. Creating and maintaining contact lists by regularly updating the customer database
2. In liaison with technical departments, ensuring that telecommunication lines are working and reporting faults if any
3. Exercise courtesy when dealing with customers
4. Ensuring knowledge of staff movements in and out of the office
5. Keeping a log of all incoming and outgoing calls
6. Performing simple clerical tasks
7. Attending to any other duties that maybe assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

a)Certification in Public Relations/Front Office, Secretarial studies or any other related course

b)Good telephone etiquette

Minimum two to three years experience in switchboard operations or secretarial practice

c)Should be computer literate

d)Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision

e)Should have good communication skills and fluent in both Kiswahili and English

f)A pleasant personality

g)Must be a person of high integrity