National Transport and Safety AuthorityNairobiPosted 10 November 2026

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Where: Nairobi, Kenya
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Description

The office holder will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of road safety audit programmes, road safety inspections, road safety impact assessments, traffic crash investigations and analysis, and the development of interventions to improve road safety.

Responsibilities

Preparing road safety audit guidelines;

Carrying out Road Safety Audits and Inspections, Road Safety Impact Assessment, Accident Investigations and preparing reports;

Organizing road safety audits and training courses, and promoting the Road Safety Audit Programme;

Reviewing all stages of Road Safety Audits and liaising with implementing agencies to monitor compliance;

Monitor implementation of Black spot programme by other agencies;

Attending and managing all road safety audit coordination meetings with key stakeholders;

Preparing proposals for funding by development partners, as well as expressions of interest, requests for proposals and bidding documents;

Working with consultants on road safety issues and preparing progress reports on consultancy assignments;

Conduct Research;

Analyzing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations;

Analyzing the utilization of human resources in the Department and advising on appropriate transfers;

Providing mentoring and technical support to staff assigned to them;

Prepare periodic reports; and

Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time as instructed.

Requirements

At least twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory or management level in a large organization or in a comparable position.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a Traffic Safety Engineering field from a recognized and accredited institution;

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a Traffic Safety Engineering field from a recognized and accredited institution;

Attended a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;

Qualified and experienced in undertaking Road Safety Audits;

Experience in detailed design of roads;

Experience in Traffic Crash Investigation, Analysis and Prevention;

At least three years of relevant experience in Road Safety Audits & Work Zone traffic Management and Collision Investigation;

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;

Should also be a registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Ability to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis, report and narrative setting out the findings of road safety audits & traffic crash analysis; and

Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Road Safety and a thorough understanding of the Authority’s policies.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

Applications indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office Reception, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, 9th Floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi enclosing complete CV with full details of educational background and professional expertise/qualifications. The application should also have copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the National ID. Applications should be addressed and posted to the address below and be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

The Director General,

National Transport and Safety Authority,

316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue,

P.O. Box 3602-00506,

NAIROBI.

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