Principal Road Safety Engineer Job in Kenya - NTSA

Principal Road Safety Engineer

REF NTSA/05/2023/18

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Initiating and Reviewing Design Standards and Guidelines

Checking & making reports on Road Safety Audits compliance by road agencies

Undertake collision analysis studies, road safety inspections, road safety impact assessments and road safety audits and inspections

Monitor & evaluate network safety performance; effectiveness of infrastructure interventions; compliance by road authorities and county governments; and progress against set road safety targets

Develop Crash Information Management System

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

Supervise Consultants on Road Safety consultancies

Preparing Proposals for funding by development partners

Conduct Research

analyzing the utilization of the human resource in the Department and advising on proper transfers

Analyzing staff performance and career progression and making appropriate recommendations

Ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of policies, rules and regulations, supervising junior officers and managing the duty stations.

Key Qualifications and Experience


Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in Traffic Engineering or Transportation Engineering or any other relevant disciplines from a recognized institution is added advantage;

At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public/Private sector;

Attended Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

Thorough and knowledgeable in road safety issues, solutions and products. Highways design and collision investigation (including prevention studies) experience is essential. Experience in related Road Safety fields such as Research, Traffic Calming, Local Safety Scheme, etc would be a particular advantage.

Should be a registered engineer with the Engineering Board;

Proficiency in ICT; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope to the address below, enclosing CV with full details of educational background and professional qualifications. The application should also have copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and the National ID.

Applications may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office Reception, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, Ground floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, or posted to;

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

All applications should be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday 29th May 2023