Deputy Director Infrastructure & Projects at National Transport and Safety Authority

REF: NTSA/02/2017/03

The Deputy Director, Infrastructure and Projects will join the Authority’s Senior Management team and shall report to the Director, Technical Services. The jobholder will undertake road safety audits and advise the Authority on quality of road engineering design and, renovation and construction of roads so that they adhere to road safety standards.

Responsibilities for the Deputy Director Infrastructure & Projects Job

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Propose and advice on policy formulation within the public transport sector;
• Develop work plans and budgets for the department;
• Oversee the execution of the approved department work plans and budgets;
• Oversee performance management in the department;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the directorate;
• Prepare Board and Management Papers for approval;
• Identify training needs for the departmental staff;
• Participate in the recruitment of staff within department;
• Participate in the development and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan;
• Identify procurement needs for the department;
• Mentor and coach departmental staff; and
• Participate in various committees in the Authority upon appointment.

Technical Responsibilities / Tasks

• Undertake road safety audits;
• In collaboration with other Road Authorities, provide advisory on road safety compliance, road design and drafting services to roads design team in relevant Authorities;
• Promote and improve professional standards for road engineering design;
• Lead in development and implementation of road safety audit manuals and procedures;
• Audit checking of on-site construction against intent of the road design in conformity to road safety standards;
• Review road designs while ensuring that they meet road safety standards;
• Coordinate with other Agencies/Actors in the Road Transport Sector; and

Policy Development

• Participate in development, review of Regulation, internal policies and procedures.

Administrative Matters

• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of department staff ensuring an effective and motivated team;
• Ensure the fulfilment of the departmental performance contract targets;
• Develop mechanisms for corporate consultation and increase public participation and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs; and
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for the Deputy Director Infrastructure & Projects Job

To be appointed to this role, the successful candidate must be a Kenyan citizen and possess the following key requirements;

• A Bachelor’s degree in in Civil Engineering;
• A Master’s degree in a business or Engineering related field;
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in civil or road engineering five (5) of which should be at a senior management level;
• Good knowledge of computer based design packages;
• A registered engineer with the Engineering Board of Kenya;

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent strategic leadership skills particularly in strategy execution, monitoring and evaluation;
• Highly accountable in decision making and of integrity;
• Demonstrable commercial experience;
• Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities; and
• Excellent organizational, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environments with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Negotiation and analytical skills;
• Strong written and oral communication skills including ability to develop proposals, position papers and write reports.