Assistant Director, Corporate Strategy & Research

About the role

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is recruiting an Assistant Director, Corporate Strategy and Research for a full-time, on-site position in Nairobi. The office holder provides leadership in corporate strategic planning, performance management, project management, risk management, quality management, research and innovation in support of the Authority's vision and objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and develop the draft corporate long-term strategy and track implementation of the NTSA Strategic Plan and Performance Contract, submitting periodic reports
• Coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate NTSA project plans and strategies, and establish linkages with strategic financial partners
• Design and oversee the organisation-wide risk management strategy and internal controls, and lead development of logical and M&E frameworks
• Develop contingency plans, including annual BCP/DR risk analysis, testing or live execution
• Identify portfolio, operational, systems, resourcing and reputation risks and recommend ways to control them
• Ensure the Quality Management System is reviewed at planned intervals, with quality objectives set and regularly reviewed by top management
• Review research and outcomes, create actionable insight on citizen behaviour on the road and on operational changes, and champion innovation
• Analyse road safety secondary data to inform policy and initiate review of Board internal policies, regulations and guidelines
• Undertake studies and implement study reports, and coordinate corporate performance management across departments and directorates
• Submit quarterly and annual performance reports to management and the Board

Required profile

• At least 12 years of relevant work experience, three of which at a supervisory or management level in a large organisation
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Planning and Management or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body or association
• Certificate in Project Planning and Management (at least 4 weeks) or Monitoring and Evaluation (at least 3 months)
• Leadership course of at least 4 weeks; internship on public policy research at KIPPRA or similar is an added advantage

Required skills

• Computer proficiency
• Analytical, organisational, communication, problem-solving, report-writing and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated results in work performance

To apply, submit a completed CV, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the National ID to the Director General, NTSA, by 5.00 p.m. on 1 December 2026.