NaMATA Invites Applications for 13 Professional Roles in Nairobi Metropolitan Region

The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA) has launched a recruitment drive for 13 vacancies spanning nine positions. The state corporation, responsible for overseeing mass rapid transit services within Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Murang'a, and Kiambu counties, invites qualified Kenyan professionals to apply.

Available Positions

• Deputy Director, Infrastructure Development (1 position)
• Deputy Director, Network Management (1 position)
• Deputy Director, Corporate Policy, Research and Strategy (1 position)
• Deputy Director, Legal Services (1 position)
• Assistant Director, Infrastructure Development (3 positions)
• Assistant Director, Network Management (3 positions)
• Assistant Director, Legal Services (1 position)
• Assistant Director, Human Resource and Administration (1 position)
• Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management (1 position)

Application Process

Applicants must submit a detailed CV including daytime contacts, current and expected salary, and three referees. Copies of academic certificates, testimonials, and a valid national ID or passport should accompany each application.

Applications should be addressed to the Chairman, Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, P.O. Box 30117-00100, Nairobi. They can also be emailed to recruitment@namata.go.ke or hand-delivered to the Recruitment Box on the 32nd floor of NaMATA's offices. The deadline is noon, September 15, 2026.

Additional Requirements and Advice

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and an approved Credit Reference Bureau, in line with Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Career expert Simon Ingari recommends applicants maintain a tracking system to avoid missing deadlines or interview opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

NaMATA emphasizes its commitment to equal opportunity, encouraging applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from marginalized communities.