NAMATA Recruitment 2025/2026: The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NAMATA) has officially launched its 2025/2026 recruitment, inviting qualified Kenyan professionals to apply for a range of strategic roles. This critical recruitment supports NAMATA’s mission to build an integrated, efficient, and sustainable public transport system across Nairobi and surrounding counties.
If you’re passionate about urban mobility, ready to support national development, and meet the eligibility criteria, here’s your detailed step‑by‑step guide to applying.
Overview
Established in 2017, NAMATA oversees the planning, regulation, and management of public transport across the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA) — which includes Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and Murang’a. Its mandate covers implementing bus rapid transit (BRT), commuter rail systems, and non-motorized transport corridors, ensuring safer roads and enhanced commuting experience.
At this stage, NAMATA is expanding its workforce to manage pilot projects like the Ngong Road BRT, commuter rail planning, environmental safety, finance, ICT, and legal compliance—driven by increasing demand for reliable urban transport.
Status
Applications for the NAMATA Recruitment 2025/2026 are open immediately and will close on August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Only fully submitted applications via the official portal or delivered physically/email will be considered.
Official Portal for NAMATA Recruitment 2025/2026
- Primary Application Channel: the NAMATA online recruitment portal.
- No application fee the process is completely free.
- Multiple submission options:
- Online via portal
- Email submissions (where specified)
- Physical delivery in a sealed envelope to NAMATA’s headquarters in Upper Hill, Nairobi
Applicants must ensure completeness: profile, CV, cover letter, certificates, ID, and clearance documents must all be submitted according to instructions.
Eligible Counties
NAMATA recruitment cuts across all the counties in Kenya, but all roles are in Nairobi Metropolitan Area with deployment across the five counties (Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Murang’a). All qualified Kenyan professionals are encouraged to apply, regardless of county, as successful candidates may be assigned to work regionally.
Available Vacancies for NAMATA Recruitment 2025/2026
NAMATA is offering a mix of senior and mid-level roles in key functional areas. Some of the highlighted vacancies include:
- Director, Public Transport Operations & Management (Oversees licensing, quality assurance, network performance)
- Deputy Director, Environment & Safety (Ensures safety standards across transport projects)
- Senior Officer, Risk & Compliance
- Senior Research & Development Officer
- Principal Officer, Finance & Accounts
- Principal Officer, Supply Chain Management
- ICT Officer (Supports digital transport solutions)
- Accountant & Finance Officer
- Legal Officer
- Environment Officer
- Office Assistant
This diverse range ensures opportunities for both high-level professionals and entry‑mid level staff across strategic functions.
Requirements for NAMATA Recruitment 2025/2026
Common Requirements for All Roles:
- Kenyan citizenship with valid ID or passport
- Minimum KCSE grade D+ (or equivalent)
- Relevant academic qualifications (Degree or Diploma depending on role)
- Professional certification or registration where applicable (e.g., ICPAK, Engineers Board)
- Digital literacy: able to use common software
- Valid Chapter Six clearance documents:
- KRA tax compliance
- HELB clearance
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- CRB report
- EACC clearance (when requested)
Experience & Role-Specific Criteria:
- Director posts: Minimum 12 years total work experience, with at least 4 years in leadership roles; advanced degrees (Master’s preferred); strong public transport or urban planning background.
- Deputy Director & Senior Officers: 7–10 years’ experience in relevant technical areas; supervisory experience preferred.
- Principal Officers & Mid-level Roles: 4–7 years’ experience; appropriate professional qualifications (e.g., Accounting, ICT, Law).
- Junior roles (Environment Officer, Office Assistant): 2–4 years’ work experience; strong interpersonal or technical competence as required.
All roles require good communication skills, demonstrated teamwork, and a commitment to NAMATA’s values of integrity, innovation, and inclusivity.
How to Apply for NAMATA Recruitment 2025/2026
Step 1: Prepare Your Documents
Collect scanned copies of:
- Updated CV and signed cover letter addressed to the Executive Director
- Relevant Certificates (academic, professional)
- Valid ID or passport
- All clearance documents listed above
Step 2: Register and Apply Online
- Click on this link to Create an account on the NAMATA recruitment portal
- Complete your profile with accurate personal, educational, and employment details
- Select the position by reference code and attach documents
- Review for errors, then submit and print/save confirmation
Step 3: Email or Physical Submission (if specified)
- Some roles may accept email submissions — check the vacancy notice
- Physical applications: Send your seal curriculum vitae and necessary documents in an envelope clearly labelled with the position and reference code, it should be delivered to:
The Executive Director,
Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority,
31st Floor, Prism Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi
- Keep proof of submission (e.g., email receipt or delivery note)
Deadline for NAMATA Recruitment 2025/2026
- Online and email applications close on August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
- Physical submissions must be received by the same date and time.
- After this deadline, the portal will be closed, and completion will not be allowed.
Key Tips
- Check role requirements carefully meet both academic and professional criteria
- Use quality document scans, free of blurs or missing pages
- Submit early to avoid last‑minute technical issues
- Ensure your Chapter Six clearances are current
- Your CV and cover letter should explicitly showcase your relevant experience
- Do not pay any fee NAMATA does not charge applicants
- Monitor your email and phone for shortlisted candidates.
Final Note
By joining NAMATA, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming Nairobi’s public transport—managing BRT projects, commuter rail systems, safety, environmental standards, finance, and more. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of urban mobility in Kenya.
If you’re ready, gather your documents and apply now before August 15, 2025. Good luck!