Job Description
DIRECTOR, ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT SERVICES -ONE (1) POST– V/NO.
219/2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.143,640 p.m- Kshs.262,420 p.m (CSG 5)
House Allowance: Kshs.49, 206 p.m. – Ksh.60,000 p.m
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.20, 000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent /Local Agreement
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have
be in the grade of Assistant Director, Road and Railway Transport Services, CSG
7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service
or in the Private Sector;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines; Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration,
Economics/Statistics, Sociology, Public Administration, Anthropology, Urban
Planning, Transport Economics or equivalent qualifications from a university
recognized in Kenya;
(iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Transport Policy and
Planning, Urban Transport, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Architecture, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, Public
Administration, Anthropology, Urban Development, Transport Economics, or
equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and
implementation of Road and Railway Transport programs and projects;
(v) demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies objectives
and ability to relate them to road and Railway Transport function.
Duties and responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
(i) formulating, implementing, interpreting and reviewing Road and Railway
transport policy, regulations, standards, guidelines and procedures;
(ii) liaising with relevant agencies in the modernization of road and railway system
in the country including non-motorized facilities in road designs;
(iii) promoting mass transit system through development of Bus Rapid Transit and
light rail urban areas;
(iv) ensuring efficient and streamlined public transport system in the country;
(v) maintaining and keeping safe custody of Road and Railway transport services
data base including Road Accident Statistics for policy decisions;
(vi) providing technical advice on Road and Railway Transport services in the
country;
(vii) promoting the development of Road side stations along major highways in the
country;
(viii) promoting safe, reliable and clean Road and Railway transport system;
(ix) liaising with National Transport and Safety Authority, Nairobi Metropolitan
Transport Authority, Northern Corridor Transit Transport Coordination
Authority and other stakeholders to address road transport and safety matters,
including traffic congestion, pollution and pedestrian safety in urban areas;
(x) ensuring adherence to professional standards and quality control in major road
and railway services in conjunction with the relevant agencies;
(xi) overseeing research on Road and Railway Transport matters; and
(xii) promoting innovation and modern technology in the provision of roads and
Railway Transport services;
(xiii) developing, implementing and realizing the strategic plans and objectives;
(xiv) overseeing the implementation of the Division’s performance contracts and
appraisal systems;
(xv) overseeing planning and management of the finances and assets of the division;
(xvi) ensuring good governance in the division; and
(xvii) overall supervision and capacity building of the division.