Deputy Director, Network Development and Management at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority

(a) Duties and Responsibilities

Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinates the preparation of the operational work plans and budget for the department;
• Coordinates the preparation of periodic reports by the department
• Oversees the development and implementation of guidelines and standards for public transport drivers and operators;
• Manages customer satisfaction, employee and work environment and corruption assessment surveys.
• Coordinates the development, implementation and reviews of public transport operation’s policies, strategies, standards, procedures and guidelines for the Authority;
• Coordinates the management of operating contracts;
• Coordinates the Management of MRTS ticketing and fare collection systems
• Ensures management of MRTS stations and depots;
• Manages the development and implementation of public transport service and fleet operations contracts
• Coordinates the development of detailed MRTS service and operational plans including scheduling and routing within the NMA;
• Coordinates and monitors schedules of public transport operations within the NMA;
• Coordinates the controls and management of MRTS termini within the NMA;
• Oversees quality of service contract and maintaining operator penalty fund;
• Coordinates financial administration of public transport programmes;
• Oversees the management of Traffic Management Centre;
• Manages ITS System Configuration and Systems administration

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 Transport   Economics,   Transport   Engineering, Transport   Planning,   Urban   Planning/Design   and   Development, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Standardization, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Information Systems, Project Management, Communication Technology, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in project management from a recognized institution
• Registered with an accredited and recognized professional body
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Good Communication 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
• Strategic and Innovative thinking
• 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.