Assistant Director, Infrastructure Development
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NaMATA is hiring an Assistant Director, Infrastructure Development to lead design, development and maintenance of public transport infrastructure within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. The role involves coordinating MRTS and NMT policies, project implementation, funding proposals and tender preparation. Candidates need a relevant Master's or Bachelor's degree, at least eight years' experience including three years in a supervisory role, a short management course, professional body membership where applicable, and computer proficiency.
- Senior public-sector infrastructure role within Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority
- Requires Master's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent
- Minimum eight years' relevant experience with at least three years in a supervisory position
- Deadline: applications must reach NaMATA on 15th September 2026 at 12:00 noon
- Apply by post, hand delivery to Prism Towers 32nd Floor, or email to recruitment@namata.go.ke
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- Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority is an agency mandated to oversee the establishment of an integrated, efficient, effective and sustainable public transport system within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
- Assistant Director, Infrastructure Development
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- MBA/MSc/MA
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- Professional Certificate
Experience
- 8 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Construction and Site Engineering
- Job Specifications
- Officers will be responsible to their Deputy Director, for design and development and maintenance of public transport infrastructure within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA).
- Duties and
- and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management/Construction Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management/Construction Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership/Registration of a professional body in good standing where applicable; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
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- Method of Application
- Candidates who meet the above
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the development and implementation of MRTS and NMT policies, strategies, standards, procedures and guidelines;
- Overseeing the development and maintenance of MRTS and NMT infrastructure and associated facilities;
- Ensuring MRTS and NMT services are integrated with other modes of public transport;
- Liaising with the implementing entities to ensure development works are delivered as per schedule and to the specified quality;
- Monitoring priority programmes and project implementation through set timelines, budgets and resource allocation;
- Ensuring the preparation of periodic programmes and projects reports;
- Coordinating the Identification of MRTS and NMT Infrastructure development priority areas for funding;
- Coordinating the preparation of funding proposals for projects and programmes;
- Preparing tender specifications and documents for MRTS and NMT infrastructure works;
- Coordinating the identification and preparation of list of lead actors for corporate resource mobilization;
- Ensuring the preparation of policies and analytic brief for top management;
- Organizing the integration of Public Transport and land use planning in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA);
- Identifying and Liaising with external finance agencies for resource mobilization and developing various project financing models; and.
- Coordinating the Collection and collating of social economic and environmental data for development of MRTS and NMT infrastructure.
- Person Specifications
- For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
- A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work
Requirements
should submit their applications so as to reach the address shown below on 15th September, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Applications should include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three (3) referees. Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials, and copy of National ID / Passport.
The Chairman,
Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA),
Prism Towers, Upper Hill
3rd Ngong Avenue, 32nd Floor
P. O. Box 30117 - 00100,
NAIROBI
Or emailed to:
recruitment@namata.go.ke
or hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment Box placed on the 32nd Floor.
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