Deputy Director, Registration at National Transport and Safety Authority

EPUTY DIRECTOR, REGISTRATION (GRADE NTSA 3) – REF: NTSA/03/2022/02

Reporting to the Director, Registration and Licensing, the job holder is responsible for formulation of policies that ensure motor vehicle registration, transfer of motor vehicles and management of motor vehicle records is done in an efficient and effective way in compliance with the NTSA and Traffic Acts. The job holder is also responsible for management and administration of the department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic management and leadership in the department;
• Develop comprehensive annual work plan based on the strategic plan;
• Formulate strategies to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services;
• Coordinate and manage departmental meetings;
• Handle staff disciplinary issues;
• Monitor and report departmental revenue performance;
• Ensure compliance risks management (CRM) initiatives are aligned to the corporate compliance risks management policy and framework;
• Planning of Staff training and re training in line with identified skill gaps;
• Review staff performance appraisal reports;
• Oversee departmental performance management;
• Spearhead registration and transfer of motor vehicles in accordance with NTSA and Traffic Act;
• Oversee amendment of motor vehicle records in line with the NTSA and Traffic Acts;
• Oversee issuance of motor vehicle records and placing of caveats;
• Facilitate availability of accountable documents (logbooks, third plate stickers and number plates) and oversee their efficient utilization;
• Review relevant operational reports;
• Respond to risk management and internal audit queries;
• Facilitate availability of working tools and resources in the department; and
• Prepare training plans for the department in line with identified skill gaps

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Transport Management or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Transport Management or related field from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Urban Transport Management and Planning from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Attendance of a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been at a senior management position in a comparable organization;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of Authority’s goals, policies and objectives;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
• Visionary, transformative and result-oriented strategic thinker;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to drive change and innovation;
• Negotiation and analytical skills;
• Organization and interpersonal skills;
• Leadership skills; and
• Proficient in ICT