Job Specification


Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail and not limited to;
Providing guidance in the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource management and administration strategies, policies, programmes and workplans;
Ensuring implementation of Terms and Conditions of service for Kenya Roads Board, coordinating organizational development... and job reviews;
Establishing and monitoring staff recruitment, promotion, discipline and capacity building; developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of welfare and other incentive schemes for Kenya Roads Board;
Managing the staff establishment and analyzing the staffing levels within Kenya Roads
Board and recommending proposals for succession planning and proper deployment;
Managing Transport Services for Kenya Roads Board;
Coordinating the development and implementation of grievance handling mechanisms;
Initiating best practices in the management of human resource function;
Championing change management programmes in Kenya Roads Board;
Oversee the monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes;
Overseeing the implementation of administration policies, rules, standards and regulations;
Managing and maintaining Kenya Roads Board Assets;
Monitoring adherence and implementation of the departmental work plans;
Oversee the Management of Cross Cutting Issues
Oversee the Administration and Records Management functions of Kenya Roads Board;
Overseeing the provision of security for premises and staff;
Overseeing the design, implementation, and periodic review of security systems;
Overseeing the preparation and submission of quarterly reports on performance, and appraisals for staff within the Department;
Leading Kenya Roads Board in formulating and implementing efficient Performance Appraisals;
Coordinating outsourced services including office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics;
Coordinating Investigation of incidences of security lapse in Kenya Roads Board in liaison with the Police and other security agencies; and
Ensuring the acquisition of legal documents such as motor vehicle and assets insurances and licenses in liaison with the Legal unit and other relevant agencies.


Person Specifications


For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
A minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a management role in comparable and relevant position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management, Public/ Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
Certified Human Resource Professional, CHRP(K);
Leadership Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Demonstrated results in work performance;
Meet the provision of Chapter six of the Constitution more

Duties and Responsibilities entail;


Ensuring design and development of appropriate database structure to help organize the existing data into logical and rational hierarchy that protects spatial data.
Ensuring planning and organizing data collection, compilation and analysis on roads, bridges and other roads structures using GPS tools
Ensuring production of accurate maps and other... representations of data for use by KRB staff and the public.
Maintain and update maps and spatial data using the various GIS software and related devices.
Undertake desk-based data capture (digitizing) to convert paper maps and analogue data sources to GIS datasets.
Ensuring designing and building standardized plans and layout for the maps that support
KRB staff and stakeholders as per KRB standards.
Coordinating maintenance of the GIS devices including the software, hardware, printers, and all the other required GIS devices.
Oversee interpretation and communication of GIS products to end users
Ensuring recording and documentation details of map updates, additions and/or deletions.
Create and document procedures and metadata definitions.


Person specifications


For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
A minimum twelve (12) years in relevant work and at least four (4) years in a management role in comparable position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
Bachelor’s Degree in Geo-information Systems or Surveying and Photogrammetry or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Master’s Degree in Geo-information Systems or Surveying and Photogrammetry or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Registered as a Full Member in Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), (Land Surveyors or GIS Chapter) with a post registration experience of five (5) years.
Have a strong command in Esri’s ArcGIS products e.g., ArcPad, ArcMap, GIS server and portal, collector for GIS, workforce, and Survey 123.
Have strong Geo-ICT skills in web mapping, geodatabases (Postgres/PostGIS, SQL, Oracle and ArcSDE) and GIS programming in Javascript, HTML, CSS, and Silverlight etc.
Leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in Computer applications.
Demonstrated competence in work performance.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. more

Job Specification

Duties and Responsibilities entail;

Ensuring design and development of appropriate database structure to help organize the existing data into logical and rational hierarchy that protects spatial data.
Ensuring planning and organizing data collection, compilation and analysis on roads, bridges and other roads structures using GPS tools
Ensuring production of accurate maps... and other representations of data for use by KRB staff and public. Maintain and update maps and spatial data using the various GIS software and related devices.
Undertake desk-based data capture (digitizing) to convert paper maps and analogue data sources to GIS datasets.
Ensuring designing and building standardized plans and layout for the maps that support KRB staff and stakeholders as per KRB standards.
Coordinating maintenance of the GIS devices including the software, hardware, printers, and all the other required GIS devices.
Oversee interpretation and communication of GIS products to end users
Ensuring recording and documentation details of map updates, additions and/or deletions.
Create and document procedures and metadata definitions.

Person specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

A minimum twelve (12) years in relevant work and at least four (4) years in a management role in comparable position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
Bachelor’s Degree in Geo-information Systems or Surveying and Photogrammetry or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Master’s Degree in Geo-information Systems or Surveying and Photogrammetry or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Registered as a Full Member in Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), (Land Surveyors or GIS Chapter) with a post registration experience of five (5) years.
Have a strong command in Esri’s ArcGIS products e.g., ArcPad, ArcMap, GIS server and portal, collector for GIS, workforce, and Survey 123.
Have strong Geo-ICT skills in web mapping, geodatabases (Postgres/PostGIS, SQL, Oracle and ArcSDE) and GIS programming in Javascript, HTML, CSS, and Silverlight etc.
Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in Computer applications.
Demonstrated competence in work performance.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

Analytical skills
Communication skills
Strategic and innovative thinking
Negotiation skills
Interpersonal skills;
Initiative and problem solving
Team Player more

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail and not limited to;

Review, individually, the annual roads work programmes submitted by the road agencies and consolidate the annual roads works programme into annual public roads programme (APRP),
Develop and implement the prioritization criteria for road maintenance programs;
Monitoring implementation of APRP and... prepare half year and annual APRP implementation reports;
Planning, organizing, and conducting training programs for Road Agencies and Counties to enhance delivery of road maintenance;
Maintaining partnerships and collaborations with Road Agencies, County Government, and other relevant stakeholders to enhance delivery of road maintenance programs;
Monitoring operations of the Board’s regional offices;
Coordinating and managing, in consultation with the Director, the activities of the Directorate to ensure achievement & performance of assigned duties;
Monitoring implementation of Road Sector Investment Program;
Maintaining collaboration and partnerships with development partners supporting road maintenance programs in the road sector;
Conducting Technical audits of Road agencies to ensure prudent utilization of resources; Preparing Audit reports and submit to the Board for approval and submission to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Roads;
Conducting Technical audits of Programmes funded by Development Partners, where requested, as an assurance and prerequisite for Disbursement of funds;
Preparing and reviewing the annual audit programme for technical audit of road work activities funded by the Board;
Preparing audit guidelines, manuals, procedures, and methodology for technical audits;
Carrying out post audit reviews and follow-ups to confirm implementation by road agencies of prior audit recommendations;
Coordinating and actively participating in regional audit dissemination workshops for feedback and participation in audit process by RAs and County Governments for continuous improvement;
Preparing Terms of References for consultancy services to undertake Monitoring and Evaluation for County Governments;
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director from time to time

Person Specifications

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

A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience and at least four (4) years in a managerial 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 Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

Decision making skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Collaboration skills
Mentoring and coaching skills more

Job Specification   
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

Providing legal advice to the taken by the Board.
Drawing up contracts, agreements, and other legal documents;
Undertaking research on different information to ensure that the Board is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;
(Identifying legal and compliance risks and... issues relative to the Board’s intended actions;
Managing the risk exposure of the Board by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Board to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defense, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Board and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Board; and
Representing the Board in litigation matters.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which is in a supervisory role;
Have Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
Have Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law
(Have been Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
Have valid practicing certificate;
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Have proficiency in computer applications;
Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and results
Proficiency in Computer applications
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

Analytical skills
Communication and reporting skills
Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
Interpersonal and negotiation skills
(Team player more

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

Developing Corporate communication policy, strategies, procedures, and systems;
Developing brand strategies and implementing brand communication plans, monitoring their implementation, and evaluating effectiveness
Developing and reviewing corporate social responsibility programmes and monitoring their... implementation in consultation with directorates/departments and evaluating their impact
Reviewing and overseeing the implementation of complaints handling guidelines and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation
Monitoring the implementation of customer service standards and compliance in the organization
Preparing and reviewing budgets, departmental procurement plans and preparing terms of reference/specifications
Undertaking regular brand/customer surveys and ensuring recommendations are implemented
Manage crisis communications
Developing corporate event plans with budgets and timelines and overseeing their implementation
Coordinate the preparation of information, education, and communication materials in consultation with directorates/departments;
Representing KRB in public events
Promoting a positive corporate image of the Board;
Implement quality management systems and procedures in the department
Monitoring departmental performance and preparing evaluation reports
Supervising, developing, and motivating junior staff to improve performance

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

Have at least eight (8) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role;
Bachelor’s Degree in public Relations, Mass Communications, Journalism, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized college;
Master’s degree in public Relations, Mass Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a relevant field from a recognized institution
Be Member of professional body either PRSK or IPRA in good standing;
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.;
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Key Competencies and skills

Interpersonal skills;
Multitasking
Initiative and problem solving
Communication Skills
Team Player
Social media skill more

Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

Coordinate development and monitoring the implementation of the procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the approved budgets
Coordinate design, development and maintenance of sound procurement controls and systems.
Coordinate market research to keep abreast of the market developments.
Maintain and update the... lists of registered/prequalified suppliers
Preparation and circulation of tender documents.
Co-ordinate the opening and evaluation of tenders
Prepare and submit profession opinion to guide the Director General on award decisions for tenders.
Act as Secretary in various procurement committees.
Notify bidders of the outcomes of the tenders submitted to KRB.
Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers.
Supervise the preparation of purchase orders
Monitor the implementation of contracts.
Coordinate process of disposal of obsolete, unserviceable and idle assets.

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

At least eight (8) years relevant work experience in public or private, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level;
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
Be Member of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
Proficiency in computer applications
Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated results in work performance; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

Analytical skills
Communication skills
Strategic and innovative thinking
Negotiation skill more