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