Job Description
DIRECTOR RURAL AND COUNTY 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 Rural and County Roads
• Oversee the review of Annual Roadworks programs for Agencies responsible for Rural and County Roads to ensure compliance with set standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate preparation of the Rural and County Roads Annual Public Roads Programme for approval by the Board;
• Recommend release of RMLF funds for Rural and County Roads Programmes subject to their compliance with issued guidelines.
• Spearhead monitoring of implementation of maintenance, rehabilitation and development of Rural and County Roads road programs
funded by the Fund to ensure consistency with economy and set standards and policies,
• Oversee review of quarterly financial and non-financial progress reports on implementation of Rural and County Roads programmes funded by the Fund
• Lead the engagement of Agencies responsible for Rural and County Roads on progress reporting and APRP Implementation
• Guide the preparation of the Half Year and Annual Rural and County Roads APRP Progress Report
• Steer training and capacity building programs on roadworks implementation and financial management to enhance delivery of Rural and
County 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 Rural and County Roads programmed roadworks funded by Kenya Roads Board
Fund and the Development Partners, where applicable, to ascertain compliance with standards and Technical specifications
• Oversee monitoring of Rural and County Roads axle load control programmes by the Rural and County Roads Authority to protect the Road Asset from overloading
• Lead the Development and Dissemination of the Rural and County Roads Maintenance Accountability Index
• Oversee the preparation of technical, financial, and 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 Rural and County Roads programmes and present to Senior Management from time to time.
• Coordinate preparation of Board papers on matters related to Rural and County Roads roadworks programmes and where required present to the Board’s relevant Committees
• Provide technical advice to the Director General on matters relating to Rural and County 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
• Guide road inspection tours with the Board of Directors and senior management to monitor implementation of highway programmes.
• Oversee the identification of capacity gaps and needs for road works implementation and make appropriate recommendations to the Director General.
• 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
• Oversee the preparation of work plans, budgets, and procurement plans for the directorate
• Ensure relevant Rural and County Roads policies, standards, systems and manuals are developed and used in liaison with the directorate in charge of Policies and Research.
• Ensure Rural and County Roads safety is mainstreamed in the Rural and County Roads Roadworks programmes
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
• Valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya
• 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