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The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA) was established by an Executive Order through Legal Notice No.18 of 17TH February 2017 with the main mandate of overseeing the establishment of an integrated, efficient, effective and sustainable public transport system within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA). The NMA is made up of Kajiado, Kiambu...
JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/02/2023
Job Specification
- The Director (Commuter Rail) will report to the Director General. He / She will be responsible for coordinating, managing and supervising the Commuter Rail Infrastructure Department’s functions through the development and review of Commuter Rail policies, plans, designs and programmes for the implementation of Commuter Rail Transport within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA).
Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Development of safe, reliable and clean Commuter Rail transport infrastructure;
- Provision of technical advice on Commuter Rail infrastructure within the NMA;
- Undertaking research on Commuter Rail infrastructure;
- Maintaining safe custody of Commuter Rail Infrastructure data for policy decision making;
- Commissioning the Annual Commuter Rail Infrastructure inventory and condition survey;
- Surveillance and protection of Commuter Rail Infrastructure assets;
- Facilitating the development and implementation of policies, strategies, standards, procedures and guidelines on Commuter Rail programmes;
- Facilitating the design of Commuter Rail projects timetable to ensure harmonization of project deliverables;
- Coordinating the Commuter Rail infrastructure department’s projects and programmes;
- Facilitating of the agreements and contracts with other implementing agencies for Commuter Rail infrastructure development;
- Ensuring infrastructure works are delivered as per schedule and to the specified quality;
- Identifying and providing appropriate learning and development activities for department’s staff;
- Facilitating the development of projects templates, tools and software to manage projects and programmes;
- Coordinating the development of the scope, plans and schedules for the Commuter Rail infrastructure projects;
- Monitoring Commuter Rail infrastructure projects implementation;
- Managing Commuter Rail infrastructure project risks;
- Coordination of the development and preparation of Commuter Rail infrastructure project reports;
- Overseeing the vesting and transfer of Commuter Rail infrastructure assets from stakeholder agencies to the Authority;
- Contracting Commuter Rail infrastructure providers;
- Developing and enforcement of Commuter Rail standards on infrastructure.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- A minimum period of twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in senior management role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning/Design and Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning/Design and Development, Architecture, Project Management, Communication Technology, Computer Science, Digital System Design, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Leadership 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;
- Registration in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA);
- Proficiency in computer skills;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Behavioural Competencies / Attributes
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Strategic and Innovative thinking
- Ability to mobilize resources
- Negotiation skills
Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications by submitting their applications for their positions of interest.
The applicants should attach COPIES of the following documents to their applications:
- Cover Letter for the position of interest clearly indicating the Job Vacancy No.:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae;
- National Identity Card;
- Academic and Professional Certificates;
Candidates who meet the requirements stipulated should submit their applications so as to reach the address shown below on Tuesday, 12th September, 2023 at 12:00 noon. Applications should include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three (3) referees. Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials, and copy of National ID / Passport. All applications MUST have the Job Vacancy No., clearly indicated on the envelope.
The Director General,
Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA),
P. O. Box 30117 - 00100,
NAIROBI
Or emailed to: recruitment@namata.go.ke or hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment Box placed on the 6th Floor.
Successful applicants are expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, and MUST obtain and submit VALID clearance certificates from the following organizations upon offer of appointment:
- Individual Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good); and
- An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
NaMATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Persons living with disability (PWDs), women and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documentation / details as sought for will not be considered.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification
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