Job Description
DIRECTOR URBAN AND PARK ROADS PROGRAMME & ASSURANCE - KRB 2
Reporting to the Director General the incumbent shall among others be responsible for:-
• Coordinate preparation and issuance of annual budget ceilings and maintenance guidelines to Agencies responsible for Urban and Park
Roads
• Oversee the review of Annual Roadworks programs for Agencies responsible for Urban and Park Roads to ensure compliance with set
standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate preparation of the Urban and Park Roads Annual Public Roads Programme for approval by the Board;
• Recommend release of RMLF funds for Urban and Park Roads Programmes subject to their compliance with issued guidelines.
• Spearhead monitoring of implementation of maintenance, rehabilitation and development of Urban and Park Roads road programs
funded by the Fund to ensure consistency with economy and set standards and policies,
• Lead the engagement of Agencies responsible for Urban and Park Roads on progress reporting and APRP Implementation
• Guide the preparation of the Half Year and Annual Urban and Park Roads APRP Progress Report
• Steer training and capacity building programs on roadworks implementation and financial management to enhance delivery of Urban
and Park Roads road maintenance programmes
• Initiate and maintain linkages/ liaison with Road Agencies, Development Partners, Audit Consultants, and other Government entities for
optimal work performance.
• Oversee technical, financial and performance audits of Urban and Park Roads programmed roadworks funded by Kenya Roads Board
Fund and the Development Partners, where applicable, to ascertain compliance with standards and Technical specifications
• Lead the Development and Dissemination of the Urban and Park Roads Maintenance Accountability Index
• Oversee the preparation of technical, financial, performance Audit reports, and submission to the Board for approval and onward
transmission to the PS Infrastructure.
• Coordinate preparation of project status briefs of the Urban and Park Roads programmes and present to Senior Management from time
to time.
• Provide technical advice to the Director General on matters relating to Urban and Park Roads maintenance, rehabilitation, and development.
• Oversee the planning and dissemination of audit findings to auditees.
• Oversee and guide the preparation of the annual audit programme for Financial, Technical, and Performance audits
• Coordinate the implementation of audit guidelines, manuals, procedures and methodology for Financial, Technical, and Performance audits
• Oversee management of projects and consultancies under the Directorate
• Steer post audit reviews and follow-ups to confirm implementation by road agencies of prior audit recommendations
• Ensure relevant Urban and Park Roads policies, standards, systems, and manuals are developed and used in liaison with the directorate
in charge of Policies and Research.
Requirements for the Position: -
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics or other equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Project
Management, or other related disciplines from a recognized institution.
• Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Professional Engineer or Registration with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
Kenya as CPA
• Membership of Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) or Membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
and in good Standing
• Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Experience of 15 years in a relevant field, five (5) of which are at Management level or equivalent
Functional Skills & Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
• Strategic and leadership skills, Decision making skills, Problem solving skills, Communication and Report Writing Skills, Analytical Skills,
Project Management Skills, Mentoring, and Coaching Skills
• Emotional Intelligence, Attention to detail, Strategic & Innovative Thinking, Demonstrated knowledge of the road sector, Ability to meet
deadlines, Proficiency in computer applications, Inter-personal skills