Network Development & Management Officer- 2 Posts at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority

JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/15/2023

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.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participating in developing, implementing and reviewing public transport operation’s policies, strategies, standards, procedures and guidelines for the Authority;
• Coordinating and manages operating contracts;
• Managing Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) ticketing and fare collection systems
• Managing MRTS stations and depots;
• Implementing Public Transport Service and Fleet operations contracts
• Participating in developing MRTS service and operational plans including scheduling and routing within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA);
• Coordinating and monitoring schedules of public transport operations within the NMA;
• Coordinating, controlling and managing MRTS termini within the NMA;
• Overseeing quality of service contract and maintaining operator penalty fund;
• Coordinating financial administration of public transport programmes;
• Participating in Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) Configuration and database management
• Participating in ITS administration (maintenance, backups, patching, database management, upgrades)
• Participating in the management the Traffic Management Centre (TMC) and facilitation of external complimentary operations within the TMC;
• Participating in developing network management strategies;
• Implementing passenger information systems and Communications networkmanagement, maintenance and administration;
• Ensuring ITS systems security management and disaster Recovery Systems Maintenance;

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Standardization, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Information Systems, Project Management, Law, Communication Technology, Computer Science, Digital System Design, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Proficiency in computer skills;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution