Job Summary: The Director General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and is responsible to the Board of Directors for the broad responsibilities of the implementation of the Authority’s strategic goals and the management of its resources; including giving direction and leadership to the achievement of KeRRA’s mission, the development of its strategy and the attainment of its annual goals and objectives.

Job Specifications – For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-
(i) Served in the grade of General Manager (Roads) or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
(iii) A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or other related field from a recognized institution.
(iv) Current valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) with at least fifteen (15) years’ post registration experience in the field of highway engineering.
(v) Be a Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (MIEK).
(vi) Experience in planning, design, construction and maintenance of roads.
(vii) Experience in public procurement systems and processes as used by the Government of Kenya, multilateral and bilateral development partners.
(viii) Be proficient in MS Office suite and relevant industry computer applications.
(ix) General administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of the Authority’s programmes.

Core Competencies
The candidate must possess the following skills and competencies:-
• Be a visionary, transformative and results-oriented strategic thinker.
• Have ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be Self-driven, a team-player and mentor/coach.
Terms of Service and Remuneration

The successful candidate will serve on a three years’ contract, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.

The salary and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Board guided by the State Corporations and Advisory Committee in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

For the detailed Job Profile, Specification and general information on KeRRA, please visit the Authority’s website www.kerra.go.ke.

Interested candidates are expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application copies of clearance certificates from the following organizations:-
• Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications so as to reach the address shown below by close of business on Tuesday 25th August, 2015 at 5.00pm.

Applications to include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three referees.

Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials, and copy of National ID / Passport.

The Chairman,
Board of Directors,
Kenya Rural Roads Authority,
Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor,
Hospital Hill Road,
P.O. Box 48151 – 00100,
Nairobi

Or emailed to: dgrecruitment@kerra.go.ke or hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment Box placed on the 6th Floor.

KeRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality.

Persons living with disability, women and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents / details as sought for will not be considered.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.