Director, Registration and Licensing at National Transport and Safety Authority

REF: NTSA/05/2023/10

Key Duties and Responsibilities include: 
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Propose and advise on policy formulation within the public transport sector; 
• Develop work plans and budgets for the directorate; 
• Oversee the execution of approved directorate work plans and budgets; 
• Oversee performance management in the directorate; 
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the directorate; 
• Prepare Board and Management Papers for approval; 
• Identify training needs for the personnel in the directorate; 
• Participate in the recruitment of staff within the directorate; 
• Participate in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan; 
• Identify procurement needs for the directorate; 
• Mentor and coach directorate staff; and 
• Participate in various committees in the Authority upon appointment. 

Technical Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Oversee registration of all motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kenya;
• Oversee transfer of motor vehicles in Kenya;
• Oversee issuance of motor vehicle records and placing of caveats;
• Oversee coordination of activities of all motorcycle dealers in Kenya;
• Oversee and coordinate licensing of all drivers;
• Oversee licensing of all public service vehicles operating in the country;
• Oversee licensing of motor vehicle dealers both new and used; 
• Licensing of driving schools; 
• Oversee licensing of tour vehicles; 
• Oversee licensing of commercial vehicles;
• Coordinate compliance of PSV Regulations to ensure safety on the roads;
• Oversee licensing and issuance of PSV license and badges to drivers and conductors; 
• Coordinate sensitization of stakeholders in the industry; 
• Propose and advice on policy formulation within the public transport sector; and 
• Address public enquiries and complaints related to motor vehicle registration and licensing. 

Policy Development 

• Develop, review and implement regulations, internal policies and procedures. 

Administrative Duties 

• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of the directorate staff by ensuring an effective and motivated team; 
• Ensure the fulfilment of the directorate’s performance contract targets; 
• Develop mechanisms for corporate consultation, increase public participation and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs; and
• Generate and streamline revenue collection for the Authority. 

Key Qualifications and Experience: 
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;
• Attended Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage; 
• Been trained or have a demonstrable understanding in corporate governance; 
• Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage; 
• Fifteen (15) 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; and
• Working experience and knowledge of transport sector will be an added advantage.