Infrastructure Development Officer at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority

JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/16/2023

NaMATA JOB GRADE 6 

Job Specifications
This is the entry level for degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of the Senior Officer. The Infrastructure Development Officer will report to the Senior Infrastructure Development Officer. He / She will be responsible for 
Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) infrastructure development, delivery and coordination within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA).

Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities will entail: 

• Participating in the development and implementation of Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) policies, strategies, standards, procedures and guidelines;
• Monitoring the development and maintenance of MRTS and NMT infrastructure and associated facilities;
• Verifying that commuter rail services are integrated with other modes of public transport;
• Liaising with the implementing entities to ensure development works are delivered as per schedule and to the specified quality;
• Preparing periodic programmes and projects cycle reports;
• Identifying the Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) and Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Infrastructure development priority areas for funding;
• Preparing contracts for Commuter Rail infrastructure development;
• Preparing policies and analytic brief for management;
• Participating in the inter-modal integration of Public Transport System within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA);
• Implementing integration of Public Transport and land use planning in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA);
• Preparing tender specifications and documents for MRTS and NMT infrastructure works; and
• Collecting and collating social economic and environmental data for development of MRTS and NMT infrastructure.

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management/Construction Management, or any other relevant qualifications;
• Registered with an accredited and recognized professional body;
• Proficiency in computer skills; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Behavioural Competencies / Attributes

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills