KURA Senior Transportation Engineer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Roads established by the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 with the core mandate of management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of all public roads in the cities and municipalities in Kenya except where those roads are national roads. As the leading Government Agency with the above mandate, we wish to competitively fill the above positions with suitably qualified Kenyans as follows:
Senior Transportation Engineer Department: Planning and Environment
Reports to: Chief Road Safety Officer
Assist in the development, programming, calibration, validation, application and documentation of transportation and land use forecasting methods.Prepares input data for simulation models, tabulates travel simulation model outputs using GIS tools and tabular forms. Compares model results with current and historical data.Conducts individual highway and public transportation studies, including detailed specification of the problem, application of travel demand models, analysis and review of simulation results, interpretation and reporting of travel forecast results and the development of conclusions and recommendations for project implementation.Prepares reports summarizing findings and recommendations of various studies, including text, tables, maps, charts, photos and other appropriate graphics and presents results to technical committees and the public.Assists in the application of standard statistical data processing programs and techniques to tabulate process and analyze census and travel survey data.Performs related technical work, as required.Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:Have a degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized universityHave diploma in StatisticsThorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of transportation planning and transportation engineering, ability to relate this knowledge to the development and analysis of a regional transportation system and its components.Thorough knowledge of applicable computer applications, graphics programs, database design, word processing and spreadsheet software. Experience with Python, SQL, MS Access.Familiarity with geographical information systems (GIS) and their applications.Familiarity with field surveys, data analysis, and system evaluation.Familiarity with advanced practice models, such as activity based models and dynamic traffic assignment.Ability to effectively present results of research and technical analysis in oral, written and graphic form.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff and other stakeholders.Candidates who meet the set criteria should apply for the position(s) as well as download and fill the Job Application Form, attach their updated CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials and e-mail them to Jobs@kura.go.ke or post or hand deliver them so as to reach the under signed not later than 6th February, 2013.

All applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked on the subject line of the email or envelope. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM Building, 5th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO,