Director, Projects and Programmes Job at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority

Director, Projects and Programmes Job at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority.

Descriptions;

Responsibilities:

• Development, coordination and implementation of policies, strategies, standards, procedures and guidelines on MRTS and NMT Infrastructure;
• Developing and maintaining MRTS and NMT infrastructure and associated facilities
• Reviewing, adapting and development of MRTS standards and specification;
• Ensures MRTS and NMT infrastructure is integrated with all modes of transport in NMA;
• Monitors programmes and project implementation through set timelines, budgets and resource allocation;
• Prepares periodic MRTS and NMT programmes and projects reports;
• Prepares funding proposals for MRTS and NMT projects and programmes;
• Ensures Transport plans are integrated to the land use plans in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area NMA;
• Oversees the effective implementation of approved projects and maintenance activity;
• Develops implementation agreements with other government agencies or private entities for execution;
• Develops feedback mechanisms for service delivery programmes;
• Ensures the formulation and development of a sustainable, evidential based and integrated public transport strategy for the metropolitan area;
• Ensures the formulation and development of Strategic Urban Mobility Transport Plan (SUMP) for the metropolitan area;
• Responsible for the preparation of annual work programmes and budgets for road planning and development;
• Coordinates the introduction of modern management techniques and approaches on MRTS;
• Provides guidance on contract design and management of MRTS projects
• Ensures compliance with the relevant environmental laws and social regulations
• Provides support to development initiatives in the Authority and ensuring environmental and social development issues are addressed.

Requirements for Appointment:

• A minimum period of twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in management role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management/ Construction Management, Economics, Statistics, Transport Planning, Project Management, Environmental Science, Urban Management, Mathematics, or any other relevant qualifications;
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management/ Construction Management, Economics, Statistics, Transport Planning, Project Management, Urban Management, or any other equivalent qualifications;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registered with an accredited and recognized professional body;
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.