Who We Are An autonomous road agency, responsible for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of international trunk roads linking centres of international importance and crossing international boundaries or terminating at international ports(Class A road), national trunk roads linking internationally important centres (Class B roads), and primarily roads linking provicially important centres to each other or two higher-classroads (Class C roads). Our Vision A leading Highways Authority committed to quality, safe and adequate National Trunk Roads. Our Mission To construct and manage national trunk roads that enhance socio-economic growth and prosperity. Our Mandate To Manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain national roads.
Ref. No. KeNHA/DD-R&I/017/2020)
Place of Work: Headquarters
Directorate: Policy Strategy & Compliance
Reporting to: Director, Policy Strategy & Compliance
Supervises: Assistant Director, Research & Innovation
Job Purpose
The Job holder will be in charge of Research and Innovation reporting directly to the Director, Policy Strategy & Compliance and is responsible for building partnerships towards the achievement of KeNHA’s Mandate and Strategic Plan, promoting Research & and building capacity towards the achievement of KeNHA’s strategic objectives.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Formulating and implementing the Authority’s Research and Innovation policies, objectives and initiatives;
- Undertaking research, planning and implementing new research strategies, programs and protocols within the Authority;
- Developing proposals based on the identified innovation strategy and working with partners to access funding and /or technical support;
- Developing research methodologies and framework to be used in research projects within the Authority;
- Ensuring all the departments within the Authority adopt cost effective and modern methodologies in all areas of operations;
- Advising on new Business Development opportunities and development of corporate marketing strategic plans;
- Conducting and oversighting research projects and programs that address infrastructure needs;
- Consulting with top management on recommendations based on research findings and product performance;
- Creating linkages with Research and Learning Institutions for effective research and industry relations;
- Coordinating the development of knowledge management and sharing initiatives with the Authority;
- Coordinating technical and corporate research;
- Assessing the scope of research projects and ensures they deliver value at cost;
- Spearheading innovation in the Authority and promoting the adaptation of new methods and products relevant to the Authority’s mandate in all departments;
- Initiate and evaluating the implementation of Research and Innovation across the Authority;
- Ensuring proper management of Human, Financial and Material resources assigned to the department;
- Developing and implementing departmental plans, policies, norms and procedures;
- Creating functional strategies, specific objectives, develop budgets, policies and procedures for the department to support the functional infrastructure.
- Managing performance in the Research Department;
- Managing innovation projects and hubs;
- Leading specific projects in material testing and used of innovative technologies in road works;
- Training and developing of staff of the Department.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience either in public or private sector, five (5) of which should in senior management position;
- Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Member to a relevant professional body in good standing;
- Demonstrated Leadership and Management Competency including Project Management skills.
- Proven Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
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