National Transport and Safety Authority Director General Job in Kenya

National Transport and Safety Authority
 

Vacancy
 

Recruitment of Director General
 

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is a State Corporation established under the National Transport and Safety Authority Act 2012. Its overall mandate is to implement policies relating to road transport and safety. 

The Authority is also mandated to plan, manage and regulate the road transport by ensuring that there is a reliable, efficient and safe road transport services. 

To achieve this mandate, the Authority is responsible, among others, for registration, licensing, inspection of motor vehicles and driver testing. 
 

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is seeking to recruit a Director General with exceptional transformational skills and a broad experience in executive management. 

The Director General will be the Chief Executive of the Authority charged with the control of executive management of the Authority under the statutory supervision by the Board of Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish a strong regulatory, advisory, enforcement and administrative platform for safety on Kenyan roads.
• Propose and implement policies to and programmes to deliver the mandate of the Authority
• Shall be the Accounting and Authorizing officer and secretary to the Board.
• Shall be responsible for the day to day management of the set objectives and goals of the authority.
• Manage funds, property and affairs of the authority and develop strong internal financial, procedures and monitory systems for efficient delivery of service.
• Develop and prepare annual budget, audit accounts and strategic work plans for the approval of the Board.
• Implement policies, programmes and directives of the board in a timely and result oriented manner.
• Harmonize the Authority’s overall objectives and strategic framework with the national vision 2030.
• Establish a strong human resource management system with clear supervisory linkages for optimal utilization of staff

Candidate Profile

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen with high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism and meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Kenya Constitution 2010.
• Must be a holder of a Bachelors degree from a recognized University in management, social sciences, economics, public health, finance, law, engineering or any other related fields. A master’s degree in a specialized field will be an added advantage.
• Possess good communication, negotiations and interpersonal skills and be computer literate
• Outstanding track record of performance and leadership skills.
• Should have broad knowledge of transport and safety related programmes
• Should have the ability to mobilize resources, networking and be able to influence desired results in the work place.

Terms and Conditions of Service
 

All applicants are expected to obtain clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and a certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigations Department. 
 

Successful candidate for the position of Director General will be offered competitive remuneration package, including house allowance, medical benefits, gratuity and other benefits in accordance with Sate Corporation guidelines. 
 

The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable once for a further period of three (3) years subject to satisfactory performance appraisal by the Board. 
 

Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, Curriculum Vitae indicating current remuneration and benefits, copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before 10th September, 2013, to the address below quoting reference on the envelop DG.NTSA/2013.
 

The Chairman
National Transport and Safety Authority
P.O. Box 52692 – 00200
Nairobi
 

Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.