Deputy Director, Infrastructure Development at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority

Duties and Responsibilities

Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinates the development and implementation of MRTS and NMT policies, strategies, standards, procedures and guidelines;
• Oversees the development and maintenance of MRTS and NMT infrastructure and associated facilities;
• Ensures MRTS and NMT services are integrated with other modes of public transport;
• Liaises with the implementing entities to ensure development works are delivered as per schedule and to the specified quality;
• Oversees priority programmes and project implementation through set timelines, budgets and resource allocation;
• Ensures the preparation of periodic programmes and projects reports;
• Spearheads the Identification of MRTS and NMT Infrastructure development priority areas for funding;
• Coordinates the preparation of funding proposals for projects and programmes;
• Oversees the preparation of contracts for MRTS and NMT infrastructure development;
• Partners with external finance agencies for resource mobilization and developing various project-financing models;
• Coordinates the preparation of tender specifications and documents for MRTS and NMT infrastructure works;
• Reviews the generated reports on projects and programmes;
• Coordinates the identification and preparation of list of lead actors for corporate resource mobilization;
• Reviews policies, analytic briefs and reports;
• Oversees the integration of Public Transport and land use planning in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA); and
• Oversees the design development and maintenance of MRTS stations, depots and associated Infrastructure.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management/ Construction Management or any other relevant qualifications;
• Bachelor’s degree   in  Civil   Engineering,   Architecture,   Project Management/ Construction Management or Equivalent qualifications;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registered with an accredited and recognized professional body
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills

Interested Candidates

•  Application Letter;
• Copies of academic certificates and testimonials;
• A copy of the National Identity Card or Valid Passport;
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing current position, qualifications, working experience, current and expected salary, a working email and Daytime telephone number;
• Indicate the Position applied for on the Envelope.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate); 
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB Clearance Certificate);
• Criminal Investigations Department (Certificate of Good Conduct);
•  An approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB Report);
•  Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (Dully filled and completed first schedule (s.13) and self-declaration form stamped by the EACC.