Principal Road Safety Engineer at National Transport and Safety Authority

REF NTSA/05/2023/18

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiating and Reviewing Design Standards and Guidelines
• Checking & making reports on Road Safety Audits compliance by road agencies
• Undertake collision analysis studies, road safety inspections, road safety impact assessments and road safety audits and inspections
• Monitor & evaluate network safety performance; effectiveness of infrastructure interventions; compliance by road authorities and county governments; and progress against set road safety targets
• Develop Crash Information Management System
• Develop black spot programme in liaison with other agencies and monitor implementation
• Supervise Consultants on Road Safety consultancies
• Preparing Proposals for funding by development partners
• Conduct Research
• analyzing the utilization of the human resource in the Department and advising on proper transfers
• Analyzing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations
• Ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of policies, rules and regulations, supervising junior officers and managing the duty stations.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s degree in Traffic Engineering or Transportation Engineering or any other relevant disciplines from a recognized institution is added advantage;
• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public/Private sector;
• Attended Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Thorough and knowledgeable in road safety issues, solutions and products. Highways design and collision investigation (including prevention studies) experience is essential. Experience in related Road Safety fields such as Research, Traffic Calming, Local Safety Scheme, etc would be a particular advantage.
• Should be a registered engineer with the Engineering Board;
• Proficiency in ICT; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.