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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), a parastatal currently in category PC 3A was set up under the Roads Act, 2007 and charged with the mandate to manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain national roads and is an equal opportunity employer.
In order to carry out this mandate effectively, the Authority is seeking for dedicated, passionate and highly- driven individuals, who are able to demonstrate strong analytical skills, are result oriented, excellent time managers and team players to fill the vacancies below and join our team and help transform the Kenyan economy through provision of good roads.
Head of Internal Audit Grade 8 1 Position Ref: HR/IA/001
Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board functionally and administratively to the Director General, the holder’s key responsibilities will include the following:
* Establishing and operating an efficient Internal Audit Section.
* Ensuring that the Internal Audit systems, procedures and guidelines are prepared for approval by the Director
* General and the Audit Committee of the Board.
* Preparing working programmes for the function to ensure that audits are planned and well managed.
* Ensuring that internal controls are reviewed and documented on their effectiveness and adequacy and where there are weaknesses, recommendations made for improvement.
* Ensuring that the accounting, administration and other operations comply with KeNHA’s management policies.
* Preparing and submitting audit reports to the Director General and the Audit Committee of the Board.
* Liaising with the Controller & Auditor General and ensuring follow up on the process of implementation of Internal and external audit recommendations.
* Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Director General and the Audit Committee of the Board.
Job Specification
* University degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
* A Post graduate degree in a business related discipline will be an added advantage
* Be a CPA (K) or its acceptable equivalent and either CISA or CFE or CIA
* Must have a minimum of 1 0 years relevant experience, 5 of which must be at senior management in auditing and finance
* Must have an analytical mind with proven managerial and leadership skills
* Working ICT knowledge in accounting systems with proficiency in CAATs
* Must be a team player
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Senior Legal Officer Grade 7 1 Position Ref: HR/LCA/001
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs, the holder will be responsible for:
* Provision of legal advice to the Authority.
* Assisting in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
* Reviewing, advising and making recommendations on new legislation, subsidiary legislation, rules and regulations.
* Provision of legal opinions on various matters arising from the Departments/Sections of the Authority.
* Carrying out research and review of existing laws that impact on the Authority’s core functions.
* Drafting and review of contracts, leases and other conveyance documents.
* Monitoring of legal and regulatory compliance
* Providing necessary support in preparation for Board Matters.
Job Specification
* Be a holder of Bachelor Degree in Law (Upper Second Class Honours) from a recognized University
* A Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
* Have a minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience three (3) of which must have been obtained from a Corporate Legal Department.
* Certified Public Secretary (CPS) (K).
* Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
* Working knowledge in ICT.
* Must be a team player, able to work under minimum supervision, handle complex projects, prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise judgment and make decisions to promote smooth workflow.
Systems Administrator Grade 7 1 Position Ref: HR/ICT/001
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of ICT, the holder will be responsible for
* Assisting in identification, implementation, and execution of information technology requirements in the Authority.
* Coordinating ICT based functions and opportunities towards improving the quality and effectiveness of the ICT requirements.
* Assisting in align ICT functions to meet supply and value chain objectives of the activities within the Intranet and Extranet technologies covering Financials, Engineering (Planning, Design, Archives, GIS, Road Maps Inventory), warehousing, HR, Audit, Legal and Logistics.
* Management and administration of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and data throughput at HQ and Regions countrywide.
* Executing assigned ICT training needs and proposing necessary training for users and technical staff to effectively and efficiently meet emerging challenges within the Authority.
* Maintaining an up-to-date Hardware, Software and allied Accessories inventory
* Administration of the Information Resource Centre Unit within ICT
* Troubleshooting and fixing malfunctions, faults and errors within the LAN and WAN and monitoring inbound/outbound portals of the Authority
* Troubleshooting and Repair of Computer Hardware, Telephony System, Allied Accessories (Printers, Scanners, UPSs, Phones)
* Installation and deployment of relevant application and program Software for the Authority
* Maintaining and ensuring secure ICT environment within the Authority
* Ensuring Internet and LAN Security to protect data and ICT resources
* Managing an on-line electronic library
* Maintaining regular Data and Information backups
* Performing Systems Analysis and Ad-Hoc Programming to meet periodical needs within the Authority.
* Any other duties as may be delegated by Head of ICT
Job Specification
* First Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or recognized equivalent
* Professional Certification in I CCNA and RHCE
* At least 7 years overall experience in an ICT busy environment with extensive LAN,WiFi and WAN coverage.
* Knowledge of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VoIP and 3G Mobile integration
* Experience in troubleshooting and configuration of LAN, Routers, WiFi, Access Terminals
* In-depth knowledge of installation and configuration of Windows 2003/2008 Enterprise, Active Directory and . Windows 2007 Exchange Server.
* Knowledge of Geographical information Systems (GIS) will be an added advantage
* Extensive hands-on and understanding of Microsoft SQL or Oracle DBA architecture and administration
* Extensive (in-dept) knowledge of popular ERPs
* A team Player with ability to work anywhere in the Country and flexibility to travel to sites across the Authority’s ICT sites
Senior Engineer (Roads) Grade 7 5 Positions Ref: HR/TECH/001
