Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
KURA is responsible for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of Urban National Trunk Roads. Other functions of KURA include - Constructing, upgrading, rehabilitating and maintaining roads under its control; Controlling urban roads reserves and access to roadside developments; Implementing road policies in relation to urban roads; Ensuring adherence by motorists to the rules and guidelines on axle load control prescribed under the Traffic Act CAP 403 and any regulations under the Act; Ensuring that the quality of road works is in accordance with such standards as may be defined by the Cabinet Secretary ; In collaboration with the Ministry responsible for transport and the Police Department, oversee the management of traffic and road safety on urban roads; Monitoring and evaluating the use of urban roads; Planning the development and maintenance of urban roads; Collecting and collating all such data related to the use of urban roads as may be necessary for efficient forward planning under this Act; Preparing the roads works programmes for all urban roads; Liaising and co-ordinating with other road authorities in planning and on operations in respect of roads; Advising the Cabinet Secretary on all issues relating to urban roads; and Performing such other functions related to the implementation of this Act as may be directed by the Cabinet Secretary Our Mandate The mandate of KURA as defined in the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 is the Management, Development, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Urban National Trunk Roads. Our Vision To be a global leader in the provision and management of Urban roads networkOur Mission To professionally provide quality , safe and adequate Urban roads network that satisfies stakeholders needs.
Grade: JG 4
Ref: KURA/CS/ICT/AD/20/2
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Deputy Director (ICT), the candidate will be responsible for planning, design and development of systems and databases requirements, documentation, deployment, audit and review of existing systems to meet the Authority’s needs. .

Duties and responsibilities
• Implementation and review of ICT policies, regulations and procedures;
• Spearheading implementation of ICT Strategic Plan and Performance Targets;
• Planning and implementation of effective testing processes of systems to ensure that deliverables adhere to standards;
• Ensuring effective administration of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system;
• Coordinating systems analysis, design and implementation;
• Leading project teams during business systems project implementation;
• Liaising with network administrators and systems analysts in putting up security controls in all KURA ICT systems;
• Carrying out research on new technologies in the market that can benefit the Authority;
• Carrying out system audits on the utilization and viability of the Authority’s software;
• Preparation of software requirements for systems;
• Carrying out installation, maintenance, updating and upgrading of the Authority software; • Training of ICT users on new systems within the Authority; and
• Performing any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications and Competencies
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who:
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, Business Information Technology from a recognized Institution;
• Have professional certification such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP), MCSE, MCP, MCSD, Oracle, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must have a minimum three(3)years’ experience in implementation and support of Microsoft Dynamics (ERP)system;
• Have proficient skills in systems analysis and design and implementation;
• Be a member of an ICT professional body;
• Have a certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested and eligible candidates to access the mandatory KURA Job Application Form available on our website www.kura.go.ke/careers fill all required fields, sign and date the form and attach copies of certificates and transcripts, Curriculum Vitae and testimonials. Any application without the KURA Job Application Form will not be considered.
Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (email) applications.
Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position being applied for and vacancy reference number and addressed to the undersigned so as to be received on or before 11th May 2020 at 3.00pm (East African Time).
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
Barabara Plaza, Block D, Mazao Road, Off South Airport Road, JKIA.
P.O. Box 41727-00100, Nairobi
The Manual applications to be delivered to 1st Floor, South Wing.
Soft copy applications may be submitted via email to: recruitment@kura.go.ke
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews;
• National Identity Card;
• Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
• Clearances from the following bodies:
o Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
o Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
o Any of the registered Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB); and
o Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) – Police Clearance Certificate
Clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will be sought by the Authority in line with the Commission’s Circular dated 9th April 2020.
KURA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified Women, Youth, Persons Living with Disabilities and persons from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvasing and giving false information in employment application form will lead to automatic disqualification. Only those cleared by the EACC pursuant to their Public Notice dated 9th April 2020, shall be contacted for interviews.

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