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PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, ROAD SAFETY (GRADE NTSA 6) – REF: NTSA/11/2021/10


The office holder will be responsible to the Manager, Safety Audits and Inspection for conducting road safety audits, road safety inspections and recommending appropriate measures in line with the approved guidelines.


Key Duties and Responsibilities



  • Initiate and review Road Safety Audit Guidelines;

  • Undertake road safety inspections, road safety impact assessments as well as road safety audits and prepare reports;

  • Prepare reports on road safety audits compliance by road agencies and county governments;

  • Monitor & evaluate network safety performance and effectiveness of infrastructure interventions;

  • Undertake traffic crash data analysis and compile reports;

  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to improve road safety;

  • Develop black spot programme in liaison with other agencies and monitor implementation;

  • Prepare proposals for funding by development partners;

  • Prepare EOIs/ RFPs and bidding documents;

  • Work with consultants on road safety audit consultancies; 

  • Attend road safety audit coordination meetings with key stakeholders

  • Coordinate the utilization of the staff in the Department and advise on proper transfers/deployments;

  • Analyze staff performance and career progression and make appropriate recommendations;

  • Prepare periodic reports; and

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


Qualifications, Skills and Experience



  • At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public/Private sector;

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a Traffic related Safety/ Engineering field from a recognized institution;

  • Knowledge in format of road safety audits;

  • Experience in undertaking road safety audits will be added advantage;

  • Experience in detailed design of roads;

  • 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 etc

  • Demonstrate experience in crash investigation and or road safety engineering

  • Computer proficiency;

  • Strong problem solving and analytic skills;

  • Ability to work in a team environment;

  • Good communications skills both oral & written;

  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

  •  Should be a registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya; and

  • Should also be Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya


How to Apply


Candidates interested in the above position are expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates must therefore, obtain and submit the following documents together with their applications:



  • Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);

  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

  • Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and

  • Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).


Qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the job reference number on both the application and envelope to the address below on or before 5:00pm on
Tuesday 11th January, 2022 enclosing CVs with full details of educational background and professional qualifications. The application should also have copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and the National ID card. Applications may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, Ground Floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi in the application box or posted to:


The Director General
National Transport and Safety Authority
316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2
nd Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box, 3602 -00506
NAIROBI.


NTSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.


Youth, Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.


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