5.
ENGINEER
REF: KURA/M/12/003 – JG 6 – [2 POSTS]
The
successful candidate will report to the Senior Engineer.
Job
Summary
The
job holder will be undertaking work in the fields of planning, road design,
construction, maintenance, and other civil engineering structures. The job
holder will also be providing services in quality assurance and axle load
control.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Prepare
engineering analysis of urban road projects to include: preliminary design,
detailed design, life cycle cost and equipment selection.
·
Prepare and interpret blueprints,
drawings, layouts, and other visual aids.
·
Prepare construction specifications.
·
Perform
engineering duties surrounding the following: roads, public works,
sub-divisions, drainage, traffic, tunnel, bridge, and environmental management
systems.
·
Assist
in the review and critique of proposed changes to urban road engineering
standards, policies or details.
·
Assist
in the review of development plans for compliance with adopted road engineering
standards and good engineering practices.
·
Meet
with the general public and/ or developers, landowners, and interest groups
concerning zoning, subdivision projects, building projects, and engineering
regulations, standards, or policies.
·
Assist
in coordinating the activities of the design and construction teams.
Qualifications
and Competencies
·
Degree in Civil Engineering or its
equivalent from a recognized University.
·
Three
(3) years post qualification experience, Two (2) years of which should be in
road design, construction and/or maintenance.
·
Registration with Kenya Engineers’
Registration Board as a Graduate Engineer.
·
Professional registration with ERB
is an added advantage.
·
Membership with the IEK is an added
advantage.
·
Demonstrable knowledge in
planning, design, construction
and maintenance of
roads.
·
Demonstrable
knowledge of public procurement systems and processes as used by the Government
of Kenya.
·
Ability to manage staff and provide
good leadership.
·
Demonstrate working ICT knowledge
for road management systems.
·
Experience
in the Ministry of Local Government, Local Authorities and/or Ministry of Roads
will be an added advantage.
·
Strong
interpersonal relations and communication skills.
·
Demonstrated
ability to build cohesive teams and adhere to set targets through teamwork.
The
successful candidates may be required to work either at the Headquarter Offices
or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.
Only candidates who meet the set
criteria should submit applications together with their updated CVs including
details of their day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice
period required to take up appointment where successful, 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 18th
October, 2012.
All
envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly
marked. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The
Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM
BUILDING, Bishops Road
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO, NAIROBI
Important notice:
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
KURA is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to achieving work force diversity in terms of gender
and culture. Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Kenya Urban Roads Authority ENGINEER
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