Job Summary –
The Director General is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Authority and is responsible to the Board of Directors for the broad responsibilities of the implementation of the Authority’s strategic goals and the management of its resources; including giving direction and leadership to the achievement of NaMATA’s mission, the development of its strategy and the attainment of its annual goals and objectives.
Job Specifications – For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: –
A minimum period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be at Director level in Senior Management;
Bachelor’s Degree in a Civil Engineering, Transport Management, Transport Economics,
Social Sciences, Urban Planning, or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized University;
Master Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University;
Has knowledge and experience in any of the following fields:
Transport Economics;
Civil Engineering;
Traffic Engineering;
Urban Planning and Management; or any other relevant field.
Professional qualification and membership to a professional body and in good standing where applicable;
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer skills
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and Skills – required are: –
Strong Analytical skills
Communication skills
Strategic and innovative thinking
Strong Interpersonal skills
Ability to mobilize resources
Negotiation skills
Terms of Service and Remuneration –
The successful candidate will serve on a three (3) years’ contract, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes. The salary and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Board guided by the State Corporations and Advisory Committee (SCAC) in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
Successful applicants are expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, and MUST obtain and submit VALID clearance certificates from the following organizations upon offer of appointment: a. Individual Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) b. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) c. Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good); and d. An Approved Credit Reference Bureau
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications so as to reach the address shown below on Tuesday, 12th September, 2023 at 12:00 noon. Applications should include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three (3) referees. Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials, and copy of National ID / Passport. The Chairman, Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA), P. O. Box 30117 – 00100, NAIROBI Or emailed to: recruitment@namata.go.ke or hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment Box placed on the 6 th Floor
Apply via :
recruitment@namata.go.ke
