Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing a review of Road and Railway Transport Policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and procedures;
• Coordinating research to inform planni8ng and designing of Road and Railway services and related civil works;
• Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of relevant projects and programs in conjunction with relevant agencies;
• Coordinating review of regulations and guidelines on road and railway transport services;
• Reviewing  of relevant data and reports prepared in the Department;
• Ensuring timely development of guidelines for promotion of safe, reliable and clean road railway systems;
• Liaising with relevant agencies in the modernization of road and railway system in the country including non-motorized facilities in road designs and development of commuterlight railways system in major towns in the country;
• Coordinating preparation of Parliamentary responses on matters related to Road and Railway transport services and safety;
• Ensuring implementation of recommendation on road traffic congestion and pollution in urban areas;
• Developing and implementing  strategic plans and work plans for the Department; and
• Supervising  training and development of staff in the Department

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of ten 10 years and currently serving at the grade of Principal Roads and or Railway Transport Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Sociology, Public Administration, Anthropology, Urban Planning or Transport Economics from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of Road and Railway Transport programs and projects