Nyeri County Director of Public Works Job Vacancy in Kenya March 2015
Republic of Kenya
County Government of Nyeri
Nyeri County Public Service Board
The County Government of Nyeri wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following position:
Department of Lands & Infrastructure Development.
Director Public Works
1 Post
Job Group “R”
Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Director will be responsible for all matters related to public building work projects.
Other duties and responsibilities will include the following;
- Preparation and implementation of the strategic and annual work plans for the directorate.
- Preparation of budget and procurement plans.
- Preparation of periodic reports.
- Management of staff working in the Directorate
- Identification and prioritization of public works projects for rehabilitation and new construction.
- Design and construction of County offices, markets, health centers, stadiums, social halls etc.
- Preparation of designs, BoQs, cost estimates and tender documents for proposed building projects.
- Training needs assessment and planning
- Approval and monitoring of all building plans to ensure compliance to the Building Standards.
- Overseeing construction, supervision of works, project management and contract administration.
- M&E of annual budget/targets and strategic plan targets.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.
Requirements for Appointment.
- A Bachelors degree in Architecture or Quantity Survey from a University recognized in Kenya
- Must have served for a minimum of seven (7) years in a relevant field at Job Group “N” and above in the Public sector or at management level in the Private sector.
- Must be registered with the relevant professional body.
- Demonstrate experience in Public Finance, Budgeting, and Procurement.
- Computer skills in MS Project and Engineering design software.
- Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary – Kshs. 109,089-144,928 p.m
- House allowance – Kshs 40,000 p.m
- Transport allowance – Kshs 16,000 p.m
- Terms of Service – Pensionable or Contract (Renewable based on Performance)
- Service Gratuity – 31% of basic salary on completion of the contract
- Medical Cover – Provided for self, spouse and dependent children up to 21 years of age
- Leave – 30 days annual leave with leave allowance
Note
(i) Applicants MUST attach their C.V together with certified copies of the following documents:
- Academic and Professional Certificates and other testimonials.
- National Identity Card
- Certificate of Good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D).
- A certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (C.R.B).
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (H.E.L.B).
- Clearance certificate from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (E.A.CC).
- Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (K.R.A).
(ii) The Nyeri County Government is an equal opportunity employer.
(iii) Qualified persons from any part of the country are encouraged to apply.
(vi) Civil servants working in the respective departments and meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.
(v) Women who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.
(vi) Persons living with Disability who meet the requirements are also encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
All applications should be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the top left side indicating the position applied for and submitted to:
The Secretary,
Nyeri County Public Service Board,
Karson’s Photo House Kimathi Street
P.O Box 90-10100,
Nyeri
Nyeri County Public Service Board,
Karson’s Photo House Kimathi Street
P.O Box 90-10100,
Nyeri
All applications should reach the Secretary on or before 10th April 2015
Via postal service, courier service or hand delivered.