Background

The National Transport and safety Authority was established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 on 26th October 2012. The objective of forming the Authority was to harmonize the operations of the key road transport departments and help in effectively managing the road transport sub-sector and minimizing loss of lives through road crashes. Vision: ...

Responsibilities

• Oversee registration of all motor vehicles in Kenya;
• Oversee licensing of all motor vehicle and motorcycle dealers in Kenya;
• Oversee licensing of all drivers;
• Oversee issuance of motor vehicle records and placement of caveats;
• Oversee licensing of all public service, commercial and tour vehicles operating in the country;
• Oversee registration of motor vehicle dealers, garages, towing companies and Container Freight Stations (CFSs);
• Oversee licensing of body builders;
• Oversee licensing of Transport Network Companies (TNCs);
• Oversee licensing of driving schools and driving school instructors;
• Oversee licensing of outsourced inspection centres and inspectors;
• Oversee licensing of speed limiter vendors and installers;
• Oversee licensing of school transport operators;
• Ensure implementation of Board directives with respect to registration and licensing;
• Champion compliance with PSV Regulations to enhance safety on the roads;
• Oversee licensing and issuance of PSV licenses and badges to drivers and conductors;
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and sensitization programmes;
• Address public enquiries relating to registration and licensing services;
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of staff within the Directorate;
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Directorate’s work plans, budgets and procurement plans;
• Oversee execution of approved Directorate work plans and budgets;
• Oversee performance management within the Directorate;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual Directorate reports;
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and placement of staff within the Directorate;
• Participate in the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plans, policies and procedures; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position in a comparable organization;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Transport Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Transport Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Diploma in Urban Transport Management and Planning from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; 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.

• Oversee registration of all motor vehicles in Kenya;
• Oversee licensing of all motor vehicle and motorcycle dealers in Kenya;
• Oversee licensing of all drivers;
• Oversee issuance of motor vehicle records and placement of caveats;
• Oversee licensing of all public service, commercial and tour vehicles operating in the country;
• Oversee registration of motor vehicle dealers, garages, towing companies and Container Freight Stations (CFSs);
• Oversee licensing of body builders;
• Oversee licensing of Transport Network Companies (TNCs);
• Oversee licensing of driving schools and driving school instructors;
• Oversee licensing of outsourced inspection centres and inspectors;
• Oversee licensing of speed limiter vendors and installers;
• Oversee licensing of school transport operators;
• Ensure implementation of Board directives with respect to registration and licensing;
• Champion compliance with PSV Regulations to enhance safety on the roads;
• Oversee licensing and issuance of PSV licenses and badges to drivers and conductors;
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and sensitization programmes;
• Address public enquiries relating to registration and licensing services;
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of staff within the Directorate;
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Directorate’s work plans, budgets and procurement plans;
• Oversee execution of approved Directorate work plans and budgets;
• Oversee performance management within the Directorate;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual Directorate reports;
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and placement of staff within the Directorate;
• Participate in the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plans, policies and procedures; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Transport Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Transport Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Diploma in Urban Transport Management and Planning from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;