KeRRA is seeking dynamic and ambitious Kenyan professionals for the role of Planning Officer II, Grade 8, offering stable, permanent employment within a critical national infrastructure mandate. This role, open to entry-level candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree in fields like Economics, Statistics, Finance, or Project Management, involves hands-on contribution to strategic road development planning, rigorous project monitoring, and essential economic data analysis across KeRRA’s operational areas. If you are eager to launch your career supporting the rehabilitation and expansion of Kenya’s essential rural transport network, apply now to make a tangible impact on national connectivity.
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Roads & Transport established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and charged with the mandate to develop, manage, maintain and rehabilitate rural roads.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act the Board of Directors invite applications from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens who wish to be considered for the positions at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). The positions are as listed below are (Grade 4-12) on permanent and pensionable terms of service.
Terms and conditions of service for the advertised positions shall apply as per the approved Human Resource Instruments of the Authority.
PLANNING OFFICER II, KERRA GRADE 8 (3 VACANCIES)
REF No.: KeRRA/PO/43/2025
(a) Job Specifications
This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision of a designated officer. An Officer at this level will be deployed to any of the following functional areas: –
(i) Policy, Strategy and Economic Planning;
(ii) Monitoring and Evaluation;
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
Policy, Strategy and Economic Planning
(i) Collecting and collating statistical data on the planned programmes and projects;
(ii) Assisting in analyzing traffic data required in designing roads for development;
(iii) Participating in preparing annual work programmes and budgets for road planning and development;
(iv) Collecting and preparing economic data and information on road network;
(v) Assisting in preparation and reviewing the Authority’s Strategic Plans;
(vi) Preparing and presenting periodic reports as required; and
(vii) Compiling data for economic analysis of investment programmes and projects.
Monitoring and Evaluation
(i) Assisting in preparing annual work plans, programs and budgets for road planning and development as well as realigning the plans to the budget;
(ii) Assisting in developing and monitoring impact indicators for the project success;
(iii) Monitoring the sustainability of the project’s results;
(iv) Preparing report quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the Board of Directors and Senior Management;
(v) Preparing relevant reports for monthly & annual project reviews and site visits undertaken in liaison with Resident Engineers;
(vi) Collecting data on project economic and financial appraisals to determine risks and the economic viability of road projects; and
(vii) Participating in preparation of programmes and budgets for road planning and development.
(b) Job specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
(i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
(ii) Proficiency in computer applications.
Deadline: Tuesday, January 13, 2026