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Consultant- Road Design, Construction, and Maintenance at Indepth Research Services (IRES)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
  • Experience 10 – 15 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Consultancy&nbsp , Engineering / Technical&nbsp

Consultant- Road Design, Construction, and Maintenance at Indepth Research Services (IRES)

Consultant- Road Design, Construction, and Maintenance

We are seeking a visionary Consultant to design and deliver a high-impact Training Program in Road Design, Construction, and Maintenance. The Consultant will bring deep technical expertise, industry insights, and proven capacity-building skills to strengthen the knowledge and practical capabilities of infrastructure professionals.

This assignment requires a dynamic individual who can combine cutting-edge engineering knowledge with innovative training methodologies to ensure that participants are equipped to manage complex road infrastructure projects, from concept to maintenance, with efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Training Design & Delivery

  • Develop and facilitate a comprehensive training curriculum covering advanced concepts in road design, modern construction methodologies, and proactive maintenance strategies.
  • Apply interactive and practical learning approaches such as case studies, simulations, group problem-solving, and field-based exercises to ensure applicability.
  • Integrate international best practices with local realities to ensure relevance and adaptability.

Technical Leadership

  • Provide expert guidance on pavement and geometric design, drainage systems, sustainable material use, road safety standards, and construction supervision.
  • Introduce participants to emerging technologies, including digital design tools, road asset management systems, and sustainable construction innovations.
  • Promote standards aligned with AASHTO, Eurocodes, HDM-4, PIARC, and other recognized frameworks.

Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer

  • Empower participants to transition from theory to practice by providing mentorship and actionable insights.
  • Facilitate dialogue and peer-to-peer learning to build a strong professional network among participants.
  • Equip organizations with frameworks for long-term asset management, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle cost optimization.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

  • Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge transfer and skills improvement.
  • Provide strategic recommendations for enhancing institutional and organizational capacity in road infrastructure delivery.
  • Deliver a comprehensive final report capturing training outcomes, participant feedback, and long-term recommendations.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Master’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field.
  • At least 10–15 years of professional experience in road infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance.
  • Demonstrated success in facilitating high-level technical training or consultancy assignments across government agencies, donor-funded projects, or corporate institutions.
  • Extensive knowledge of international engineering standards, road asset management systems, and innovative construction technologies.
  • Proven ability to deliver corporate training programs that balance technical rigor with practical application.
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills with a corporate presentation style.

Method of Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and copies of all required certifications to trainingjobs@indepthresearch.co.ke by 8th Oct 2025. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

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