Friday, May 29, 2009

Kenya Rural Roads Authority Job Vacancies

Kenya Rural Roads Authority was set up under the Roads Act 2007 and charged with the mandate to manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain rural roads in Kenya.

In order to carry out this mandate effectively, the Authority hereby invites applications for employment in the following vacant positions located in 45 (forty five) Regional offices throughout the country.

Qualified locals are encouraged to apply.

Accountant
(Forty Seven Posts) - Ref: AD/1

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining proper and up to date books of accounts at the Regional Office.
  • Preparation of periodical financial and management reports
  • Preparation and consolidation of the region's financial forecasts and budgets
  • Regional Assets register maintenance
  • Working Capital/Liquidity Management
  • Preparation of monthly reconciliations and balance sheet schedules
  • Efficient processing and follow up of various transactions including payments, and receipts.
  • Records and safe custody of the authority's accountable documents
  • Any other assignment by the Finance Manager.
Qualifications and Skills
  • A first degree in a business related field from a recognized university
  • Certified Public Accountant Finalist (CPA III) or its recognized equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
Accounts Assistant
(Forty Six Posts) - Ref: AD/2

Key Responsibilities
  • Posting transactions in order to maintain up to date books of accounts
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports
  • Processing of payment vouchers or e-banking information.
  • Assist in bank reconciliations preparation
  • Assist in preparation of monthly reconciliations and schedules.
  • Assist in processing petty cash and travel/business advances
  • Filing of Region's payments and journal vouchers.
  • Any other assignment by the Accountant.
Qualifications and Skills
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPAII) or its recognized equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Long experience in large and efficient organizations will be an added advantage.
  • Good communication as well as interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
Senior Procurement Officer
(One Post) - Ref: PD/1

Key responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible to the Procurement Manager for
  • Assisting the Procurement Manager in procurement and inventory management.
  • Preparing and updating procurement manuals and standard documents
  • Evaluating procurement and personnel performance.
  • Co-ordinating the development of the Authority's consolidated annual procurement plan.
  • Conducting training, job enrichment programs and purchasing research.
  • Managing key purchasing processes related to supplier selection, supplier evaluation negotiations and contracts management.
  • Management of procurement records and staff.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the procurement manager.
Qualifications and skills
  • A first degree in Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply or in a related field in business.
  • A master's degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage.
  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) graduate diploma or its recognized equivalent.
  • Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of e-procurement.
Procurement Officer
(Forty Seven Posts) - Ref: PD/2

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparation of consolidated annual procurement plans.
  • Conducting marketing surveys.
  • Maintaining records, data and basic information.
  • Co-ordinating the preparation of tender documents, advertising, opening, evaluation and negotiations.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Procurement Manager
Qualifications and Skills
  • A first degree in Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply or in a related field in business.
  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply graduate diploma or its recognized equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
Supplies Assistant
(Forty Six Posts) - Ref: PD/3

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparation of tender and award notices
  • Processing of purchase orders
  • Follow up and expediting tenders
  • Participating in evaluation of tenders
Qualification and Skills
  • Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from a recognized institution or CIPS Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.
  • One year relevant experience.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Team player.
  • Computer literate.
Applications or enquiries are to be forwarded to the address below by 12th June 2009 quoting reference number and the job reference title for the position of interest.

Applications should include detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates, testimonials, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees and be hand delivered or-mailed to:-

The Director General
Kenya Rural Roads Authority
Blueshield House, 6th floor.
Hospital Hill Road
P.O. B0x 48151,00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will contacted.

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