Kenya Rural Roads Authority Employment Opportunites

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority was set up under the Roads Act 2007 and charged with the mandate to manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain rural roads in Kenya.

In order to carry out this mandate effectively, the Authority hereby invites applications for employment in the following vacant positions:

Legal Affairs Manager
1 Post
Ref: KeRRA/HR/LA/001

The Legal Affairs Manager will be responsible for all documentation relating to the Authority as a statutory body, the legal activities of the Authority, secretarial duties relating to operations of the Board and will be the principal legal representative and advisor to the Authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous reviewed regulations governing operations of the Authority to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Arrangements for Board meetings, coordination of preparation of agenda for Board meetings and coordination for preparation of other documentation required for Board meetings.
• Preparation of minutes of the Board in a timely manner and ensuring their circulation, custody of records of the Board, and the preservation of original documents.
• Ensuring that signed and confirmed minutes are filed.
• Advising the Authority on all contracts and agreements to be entered into between the Authority and any other party.
• Attending Board meetings and communicating resolutions of the Board to officers for appropriate action.
• Management of all legal matters affecting the Authority
• Management of the Board's litigation functions in liaison with the State Law Office, attendance in court as appropriate and ensuring that the Board obtains effective representation as necessary.
• Ensuring the Board operates within the law.
• Carrying out of any other duties assigned by the Director General.

Academic Qualifications

• A basic degree in law from a university recognized by the Kenya School of Law.

Other Additional Requirements

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holder of a valid practicing license
• Certified Public Secretary (CPSK) or its: recognized equivalent.
• Minimum of ten (10) years post qualification hands on experience.
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to manage staff and provide good leadership
• Demonstrable exposure to a computerized working environment and basic ICT literacy
  
• Demonstrable appreciation of strategic management process.

Public Relations Manager
(1 Post)
Ref: KeRRA/HR/PR/001

Reporting to the Director General, the Public Relations Manager wilt be responsible for the implementation of Public Relations programmes to enhance the Authority's public image.

Key Responsibilities

• planning, developing and implementing Communications and PR strategies
• liaising with key spokespeople, and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations.
• researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media
• preparing and supervising the production of the Authority's publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
• maintaining and updating information on the Authority's website
• Monitor publicity and conduct research to find out the concerns and expectations of the Authority's stakeholders; and reporting and explaining the findings to the Authority's management.

Academic Qualifications

• Be a holder of a University Degree in Public Relations, Communication or Journalism from a recognized university.

Other Requirements

• Have at least (10) years' experience in a dynamic Communications/PR function in public and /or private sector with proven people leadership ability.
• A proven track record in developing and administering strategic communication programmes.
• Ability to grasp complex technical and business concepts and express them with clarity.
• Ability to be flexible and open to changing priorities of the Authority and be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within strict deadlines.
• Have proven ability to design, develop, implement both strategic programmes and support tactics, with superior written and verbal communication skills coupled with highly developed interpersonal and presentation skills.

Senior Internal Auditor (SIA)
(1 Post)
Ref: KeRRA/HR/IA/001

Reporting to the Audit Manager, he/she will be responsible for:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing a comprehensive, practical programme of engagement coverage for assigned areas.
• Supervising the activities of staff assigned to the review of various organizational and functional activities.
• Ensuring conformance with acceptable standards, plans, budgets and schedules
• Assisting in the preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programmes
• Performing audit tests on the internal controls in accounting, administrative and operational procedures.
• Ensuring that the audit findings are properly documented in audit working paper files and preparing draft audit reports detailing audit findings.
• Carry out special audits and/or investigations and other special assignments as may be required by management from time to time as well as providing ad-hoc advice on control and risk issues
• Perform the duties of a team leader and any other related duties as required.

Job Specification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Civil Engineering or related field.
• CPA (K) or its acceptable equivalent. Possession of CISA, CIA, CFE will be a significant advantage.
• Must have worked in Auditing, Finance and accounting for at least six (6) years, three(3) of which must be in auditing.
• Computer literate and familiar with accounting packages and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be of high integrity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have effective analytical skills and demonstrate effective leadership;
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of maturity and work with minimum supervision.
• Must be a team player and have excellent supervisory skills.

Internal Auditor (2 Posts)
Ref: KeRRA/HR/IA/002

Reporting to the Senior Internal Auditor, he/she will perform the following tasks:

• Participate in the development of risk based audit plans and schedules;
• Participate in development of strategies to eliminate or minimize avoidable losses to the Authority
• Conduct audits and follow up audits to determine the extent of implementation of audit recommendations;
• Examine and evaluate the Authority's internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare, organize working papers and prepare timely and accurate audit reports and;
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

Job Specifications

• Have a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Civil Engineering Option- or its equivalent from a recognized University;
• Be a qualified Accountant/ Auditor with either CPA (K) or ACCA or CIMA or their recognized equivalents.
• Possession of CIA or CISA or CFE will be a significant advantage.
• Have a minimum of three-(3) years relevant working experience in Auditing, Financial Management and Accounting, two (2) of which must be in Auditing;
• Have working knowledge of computer operations and systems;
• Be of high integrity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have effective analytical skills and demonstrate effective leadership and;
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of maturity and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Assistant Internal Auditor
(2 Posts)
Ref: KeRRA/HR/IA/003

The Assistant Internal Auditor shall work under the Internal Auditor and will perform the following tasks:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures
• Ensuring that the audit-file is complete and well referenced.
• Assist in the preparation of draft audit reports and
• Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time

Job specification

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA II or its acceptable equivalent. Candidates pursuing CIA, CISA or CFE will have a significant advantage.
• Must have at least two (2) years experience in an auditing function
• Computer literate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be a team player.

Candidates who meet the requirements above should submit their applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae stating age, present employer, position, day contact telephone number (s). Current and Expected Remuneration, notice period required to take up the appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees together with copies of their National ID Card, academic certificates and testimonials so as to be received on or before 26th November, 2009 to the address below.

All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked.

The Director General
Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA),
Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor, Hospital Hill Road,
P.O..Box 48151-00100
Nairobi.

KeRRA is an equal opportunity Employer.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to disqualification.

Only short listed candidates shall be contacted