Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Director Transport in planning, management and regulation of the public transport sector in accordance with the provisions of County and National Traffic and road safety laws;
• Participate in the planning and development of sustainable urban transport system;
• Ensure efficiency in repair and maintenance of all bus parks, car parks, taxi stands and boda boda sheds;
• Participate in the identification, design and preparation of tender documents forall County Transport Infrastructure;
• Attend meetings and provide reports to the Director Transport on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibilities;
• Participate in the promotion of none motorized transport system through construction of footpaths and public sensitization of walking and cycle riding;
• Participate in Preparation of the Directorate’s budget and recommend needed improvements in Projects
• Take part in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual procurement plan;
• Participate in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s strategic plan;
• Coordinating the activities of agencies and organizations dealing on matters relating to road safety;
• Offer the needed support in ensuring that there is smooth traffic control and safety in urban and County roads;
• Assist in coordination of collection, maintenance and update of traffic data for transport planning;
• Offer support in project administration and contract management.
• Establish systems to manage traffic, such as congestion charging and parking controls.
• Establish mechanism to ensure road safety on county transport infrastructure.
• Liaise with the various key stakeholders in public transportation in coming up with efficient transport systems
• Ensure fares charged by public transport are reasonable.

Requirements of appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Mechanical or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer (Mechanical, Transport Economics, and Automotive) or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least Three years.
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience;
• Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a project and management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution an added advantage.
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and
• implementation of engineering services programmes.