Deputy Director Licensing at National Transport and Safety Authority

REF: NTSA/02/2017/04

The Deputy Director, Licensing will join the Authority’s senior management team and shall report to he Director, Registration and Licensing. The jobholder will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating licensing and compliance of public service vehicles, drivers licensing among others.

Responsibilities for the Deputy Director Licensing Job

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Propose and advice on policy formulation within the public transport sector;
• Develop work plans and budgets for the Department for approval;
• Oversee the execution of approved departmental work plans and budgets;
• Oversee performance management in the department;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department;
• Prepare draft Board Management Papers for approval;
• Identify training needs for the departmental staff;
• Participate in the recruitment of staff within the 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

• Oversee and coordinate licensing of all drivers in the country;
• Oversee licensing of all public service vehicles operating in the country;
• Oversee licensing of motor vehicle dealers both new and used vehicles;
• Oversee licensing of driving schools;
• Oversee licensing of tour vehicles;
• Oversee licensing of commercial vehicles;
• Oversee licensing and issuance of PSV license and badges to drivers and conductors.
• Coordinate sensitization of stakeholders in the transport industry;
• Coordinate compliance of PSV Regulations to ensure safety on the roads; 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; and
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for the Deputy Director Licensing 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 a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in ICT;
• Ten (10) years relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been at a management position in a large organization;
• Proven experience in developing and reviewing policies and strategies in collaboration with diverse teams;
• Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage;
• Working experience and knowledge of transport sector will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Visionary, transformative and result-oriented strategic thinker;
• Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environments with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Ability to drive change and innovation;
• Negotiation and analytical skills;
• Strong organization and inter personal skills;
• A strategic thinker with an eye for detail; and
• Strong written and oral communication skills including ability to develop proposals, position papers and write reports.