Deputy Director, Road Safety Compliance - Enforcement- REF: NTSA/11/2026/02

Description

The office holder will be responsible to the Director, Road Safety and Compliance for coordinating and overseeing enforcement and compliance programmes and implementation of road safety standards, policies and guidelines in accordance with the Authority’s mandate and other relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the implementation of the Directorate's Operational Enforcement Plans (OEPs), directives and operational orders to ensure achievement of the set enforcement targets.

Supervising and monitoring the operations of enforcement bases countrywide to ensure operational efficiency, productivity, integrity and compliance with approved Operational Enforcement Plans, policies and procedures.

Coordinating the provision of adequate resources to enforcement teams, including tools, equipment and other operational supplies, in accordance with approved Operational Enforcement Plans and budgetary provisions.

Ensuring timely disbursement of approved operational funds and enforcement allowances, and monitoring accountability for funds allocated to enforcement activities.

Coordinating the collection, analysis and consolidation of daily Road Traffic Crash (RTC) data and preparing and submitting daily, monthly and periodic reports to Management.

Coordinating the collection, analysis and consolidation of daily enforcement returns and preparing and submitting daily, monthly and periodic enforcement performance reports to Management.

Developing, coordinating and overseeing the implementation of speed management and control programmes in urban centres and along major highways countrywide.

Advising Management on appropriate strategies and interventions for effective enforcement of road traffic laws and reduction of speeding and other traffic violations.

Coordinating the preparation of the Department's annual work plan and budget, and monitoring implementation against approved targets and resource allocations.

Developing, coordinating and overseeing the implementation of anti-drunk-driving programmes in urban centres and along major highways countrywide.

Ensuring prudent utilization of financial resources, adherence to approved budgetary allocations and compliance with established financial management and accountability procedures in the execution of enforcement activities.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the National Police Service, particularly the Traffic Police Department, and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and coordination of road traffic enforcement activities countrywide.

Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of enforcement operations and recommending appropriate interventions to enhance operational performance and achievement of the Authority's mandate.

Requirements

At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in a management level or in a comparable position;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Criminology, Security Management, Police Science, Public Administration, Transport Management, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Criminology, Security Management, Police Science, Public Administration, Transport Management, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution;

Membership to a professional body where applicable and in good standing;

Valid practicing license where applicable;

Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Advanced traffic management, road safety management or transportation compliance; and

Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of Authority’s goals, policies and objectives.

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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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