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:
Manager, Transportation EngineeringDepartment: Planning and Environment
 Reports to: General Manger, Planning and Environment
 The Manager Transportation Engineering will be responsible for:Formulation and implementation of policies, regulations and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient urban transport;Coordinating implementation of axle load control policies for the roads under the Authority;Preparing an axle load control programme;Coordinating implementation of road safety and traffic control policies for the roads under the Authority;Advising on traffic control policies;Designing transit means and analyze effects of transit in urban areas;Overseeing the design of road safety improvements;Coordinating preparation and implementation of axle load control contracts; andPerformance of any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.Appointment to this position will be made from persons who:Hold a degree in civil engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;Training in Transport ManagementAre registered with Engineers Registration Board (ERB) and a member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);Have satisfactorily served in the grade of a Senior Engineer axle load/traffic/Chief Safety Officer in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least 3 years;Have attended sstrategic leadership development course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;Have attended management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;Have good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills;Have ability to manage staff and provide good leadership; andHave working ICT knowledge for road management system.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, 

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,