Job Opportunities at National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)

The office holder will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Safety Audits and Inspection for planning, organizing, administration and control of activities in Road Safety Audit and Inspection Department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputize the head of Road Safety Audits and Inspection Department;
• Manage the development of policy, guidelines and standards for Road Safety Audit;
• Carry out Road Safety Audits and Inspections, Road Safety Impact Assessment, Accident Investigations and preparing reports as team leader;
• Organize Road Safety Audits and training courses and promotion of Road Safety Audit program;
• Review all stages of Road Safety Audits and liaise with implementing agencies to monitor compliance;
• Monitor implementation of Black spot programme by other agencies;
• Attend and manage all road safety audit coordination meetings with key stakeholders;
• Prepare proposals for funding by development partners;
• Prepare EOIs/ RFPs and Bidding documents;
• Work with consultants on road safety issues and preparing progress reports on consultancies;
• Analyze staff performance and career progression and make appropriate recommendations;
• Analyze utilization of human resources in the Department and advise on proper transfers;
• Provide mentoring and technical support to staff in the Department;
• Prepare periodic reports; and
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a middle management position in a large organization;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a Traffic related Safety/ Engineering field from a recognized institution;
• Experience in Road Safety Engineering or related field and or road safety design work;
• Knowledge of format of Road Safety Audits;
• Experience in undertaking road safety audits in accordance with current guidelines will be added advantage
• Experience and knowledge in Traffic, Road Safety or General Civil Engineering projects;
• Experience and a working knowledge in relevant design standards i.e. Road Design Manuals, Traffic Signs Manuals etc
• Should also be a registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Should be Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya;
• Computer proficiency;
• Ability to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis, report and narrative setting out the findings of road safety audits & traffic crash analysis;
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution. 

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The office holder will be responsible to the Manager, Safety Audits and Inspection for conducting road safety audits, road safety inspections and recommending appropriate measures in line with the approved guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate and review Road Safety Audit Guidelines;
• Undertake road safety inspections, road safety impact assessments as well as road safety audits and prepare reports;
• Prepare reports on road safety audits compliance by road agencies and county governments;
• Monitor & evaluate network safety performance and effectiveness of infrastructure interventions;
• Undertake traffic crash data analysis and compile reports;
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to improve road safety;
• Develop black spot programme in liaison with other agencies and monitor implementation;
• Prepare proposals for funding by development partners;
• Prepare EOIs/ RFPs and bidding documents;
• Work with consultants on road safety audit consultancies; 
• Attend road safety audit coordination meetings with key stakeholders
• Coordinate the utilization of the staff in the Department and advise on proper transfers/deployments;
• Analyze staff performance and career progression and make appropriate recommendations;
• Prepare periodic reports; and
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public/Private sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a Traffic related Safety/ Engineering field from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge in format of road safety audits;
• Experience in undertaking road safety audits will be added advantage;
• Experience in detailed design of roads;
• Experience and knowledge in traffic, road safety or general civil engineering projects;
• Experience and a working knowledge in relevant design standards i.e. road design manuals, traffic signs manuals etc
• Demonstrate experience in crash investigation and or road safety engineering
• Computer proficiency;
• Strong problem solving and analytic skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Good communications skills both oral & written;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
•  Should be a registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya; and
• Should also be Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya.

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Reporting to the Manager ICT Projects, the Principal ICT Officer- Database Administration and Management will be responsible for the daily management of the Authority’s databases for high service availability, integrity, and security. The Database Administrator (DBA) will keep the database up and running smoothly. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the Authority, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role;
• Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views;
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner;
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data;
• Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses;
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users;
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards;
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity;
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required;
• Develop database solutions to store and retrieve company information;
• Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality;
• Analyse structural requirements for new software and applications;
• Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions;
• Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts;
• Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and integrating new elements;
• Optimize new and current database systems;
• Define security and backup procedures;
• Coordinate with the Data Science department to identify future needs and requirements; and
• Provide operational support for Management Information Systems (MIS).

Key Qualifications and Experience:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: 

• At least (8) years general work experience, three (3) of which must be in database administration and management based on Oracle/SQL systems;
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or relevant field;
• Proven work experience as a Database Administrator, Databases Manager, Data Architect, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or similar role;
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles;
• Experience in gathering and analyzing system requirements;
• Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques;
• Expertise in SQL and Oracle;
• 11g Oracle Certified professional or Microsoft SQL Certification is a MUST;
• Experience in Database administration with MySQL, MS-SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle RDBMS 11g/12c is a must;
• Proven analytical skills;
• Problem-solving attitude; and
• Minimum of 3 years specific experience in database administration

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The officer holder will be responsible to the Deputy Director, ICT for planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and delivery of software and web projects in the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful completion of all software projects and also oversee the people performing work on the projects.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, updating and upgrading of the Authority’s software;
• Ensure effective administration of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system;
• Drive innovation and streamline overall testing processes;
• Work with business units in the key service sectors of the organization to optimize the benefit of the approved corporate applications to the workforce;
• Learn and understand how the corporate applications work and suggest functionality and process changes to improve efficiency; 
• Coordinate development of work instructions for the use of corporate applications in consultation with business units;
• Coordinate design and delivery of training packages across the organization in the use of corporate applications, and their practical use as part of the broader job role; Proactively analyze existing operational procedures and recommend/specify/implement approved changes to maintain/improve efficiency;
• Coordinate assessment and implementation of software enhancements to ensure the full functionality and benefits of the application are realized;
• Work closely with systems support staff where software problems or required changes are identified and participate in the testing of software upgrades and modifications;
• Coordinate ongoing support to users requiring assistance with business applications;
• Coordinate Preparation, Management and monitoring of the division budgets;
• Coordinate divisional performance management;
• Coordinate implementation of ICT policies, procedures, and best practices;
• Plan, direct, coordinate and design ICT-related activities, as well as provide administrative direction and support for daily operational activities of the division;
• Coordinate implementation of annual work programmes in line with the ICT Strategic plan; and
• Participate in the development and implementation of ICT policies, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications Skills & Experience

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a middle management position in a large organization;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Certification in Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), (MCITP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle (OCP, OCM, OCE)/ ITIL, Linux/Unix Administration or equivalent qualification;
• Experience in Project Management;
• Strong communication / customer service skills to resolve problems with stakeholders/users/vendors;
• Experience in negotiating large contracts and services;
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of ICT; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution. 

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Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, the Principal Audit Officer - Systems will be responsible for management and coordination of various information systems audit activities and assignments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure annual risk assessment and preparation of annual internal system audit work plan and budget in a timely manner;
2. Manage and coordinate various information systems audit activities and assignments;
3. Review audit assignment proposals, audit plans and engagement programmes for audit of ICT systems;
4. Ensure preparation and/review of information systems audit working papers, audit findings and draft audit reports on information systems are prepared in time;
5. Ensure maintenance of high audit standards, adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules; 
6. Monitor and make follow up on implementation of internal and external system audit recommendations and maintain a database of the implementation rate in consultation with the Manager, Internal Audit;
7. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual internal system audit reports/returns and advise on areas for improvement;
8. Carry out investigation on irregularities identified or reported in system audit reports or by management or any other source;
9. Identify activities and processes subject to information systems audit coverage, evaluating their significance and assessing the degree of risk inherent in terms of the audit costs involved;
10. Reviewing responses on draft audit report, prepare final audit reports and submit for review by the Manager Internal Audit;
11. Identify training needs for ICT auditors and ensure that relevant trainings are provided;
12. Review compliance with regulations, instructions and procedures in implementation of ICT systems; and
13. Head special audit assignment teams that may be appointed from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public Service/Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Computer Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Holder of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent qualifications e.g. CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CEH;
• Attended Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
• Registered as a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or other IT Professional body in good standing; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution; 

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REF: NTSA/11/2021/13

Reporting to the Manager Human Resource, the Principal HR office will be responsible for ensuring the Authority has talented people it requires to improve business value and make it possible to reach strategic goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate recruitment and selection of staff through seeking of approvals, preparation of job adverts, participation in shortlisting of prospective candidates for interviews and conducting interviews as per the recruitment policy;
2. Participate in workforce analysis to minimize duplication of tasks/activities, determine optimum staff numbers and redesign of organization structures;
3. Conduct job analysis and develop job descriptions and specifications;
4. Undertake placement, transfers, re-designation, re-grading and promotion of staff;
5. Facilitate confirmation of staff in appointment and probation management;
6. Draft Board Papers for HR and Administration Department;
7. Facilitate succession planning in the Authority;
8. Carry our human resource planning;
9. Oversee HR records management;
10. Leave administration;
11. Participate in organization culture change management;
12. Administration of employee relations including staff discipline function;
13. Carry out review and implementation of HR Policy Instruments including
14. Career Progression Guidelines, HR Policy Manual, Staff Establishment,
15. Organizational Structure and Grading Structure;
16. Develop terms of reference/specifications for HR and Administration related tenders;
17. Provide advice to management and staff on a broad range of employee issues including general HR issues, policy interpretation, work conditions, employee development and performance management;
18. Receive, analyze and follow up to ensure resolution of employee grievances and complaints as per the HR policy;
19. Prepare activity and periodic reports on implementation of HR Department
20. Performance Contract indicators;
21. Manage staff separation process as per the HR policy;
22. Provide counselling to staff as appropriate;
23. Coordinate employee satisfaction surveys to determine employee attitudes and perceptions; and
24. Enforcement of Labour Laws, and HR policies and procedures relevant to
25. Employee Resourcing and discipline function.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

1. Eight (8) years relevant work experience, 3 of which must have been in a supervisory position in a large organization;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution;
3. Diploma/Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
4. Certified Human Resource Professional (K); and
5. Membership to IHRM (K)

Skills and Competencies

1. Excellent conflict management and problem solving;
2. Excellent Communication and report writing skills;
3. Counselling skills;
4. Good analytical skills;
5. Excellent supervisory skills;
6. Negotiation skills;
7. Good planning and organizational skills; and
8. Budgeting skills