Job Summary
The Director General is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Authority and is responsible to the Board of Directors for the day to day management and coordination of activities in the Authority.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –
Coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Authority;
Developing policies and programmes of the Authority;
Managing funds and property of the Authority;
Managing and developing staff in the Authority;
Developing operations plans and programmes for achieving the Authority’s objectives;
Co-operating with lead agencies and organizations locally and globally in the Road Sub-sector;
Developing economic, efficient and cost effective internal management structure;
Formulating, implementing and reviewing the Strategic Plan, business plan and annual plan of the Authority;
Ensuring implementation and fulfilment of the policies and agreed objectives; performance targets and service standards of the Authority.
Providing advice as required on all matters within the Authority’s mandate; and
Performing any other duty necessary as stipulated in the Act.
Job Specifications-
For appointment to this grade, the ideal candidate must: –
Have at least fifteen years’ (15) post-registration experience in the field of road and highway engineering;
Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, Management, Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Administration, Economics, Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering – Road, Highway or Transportation engineering degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience, ten (10) of which must have been in senior management position.
Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya in the category of registered engineer in the field of highway engineering;
Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
Demonstrated Leadership and Management Competency including project Management skills;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
In addition, the following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of Director General, Kenya National Highways Authority:
Being a visionary, transformative and results-oriented strategic thinker;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, and
Be Self-driven, a team-player and mentor/coach.
Interested Candidates are expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Kenya Constitution, 2010. Specifically, they MUST obtain and present clearance certificates from the following institutions:Candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the Job Specifications should submit their applications so as to reach the specific address shown below by close of business on 23rd August, 2021 at 5.00pm. Applications to include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees. Applicants will attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials and copies of National ID or Passport.
Applications for the position of Director General Grade 1 clearly quoting the reference number should be hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment box placed on the 4th Floor Block A and addressed to: –
The Chairman-Board of Directors,
Kenya National Highways Authority,
Barabara Plaza, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
Off Airport South Road, along Mazao Road
P.O. Box 49712 – 00100 Nairobi.
KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization; we therefore encourage persons living with disability, women and those from marginalized areas to apply.
Terms of Service and Remuneration – The successful candidate will serve on contract for a period of three years, renewable only 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.
Applications without the relevant qualifications and copies of documentation/details as sought will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be
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