Road Safety Specialist

This role involves leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of road safety strategies across the state.

The senior project associate will work closely with government stakeholders, urban and rural authorities, law enforcement agencies, consultants and community groups to reduce traffic fatalities, enhance roadway safety and deliver on state and national policy objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Strategy:
  • Develop, implement and periodically review the State Road Safety Policy and Action Plan.
  • Advise on alignment of state initiatives with national road safety frameworks and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Develop guidelines and standards for safe road infrastructure, signage and traffic management.
• Infrastructure Planning & Design:
  • Evaluate design and safety aspects of new and existing road projects, including highways, urban roads, intersections and vulnerable user zones.
  • Recommend countermeasures for high-risk areas and conduct road safety audits at various stages (design, construction, post-construction).
• Data Analysis & Research:
  • Analyze crash data, road user patterns and conduct causal analysis to identify trends and risk factors.
  • Maintain and update a road safety database; prepare periodic performance reports and targets for safety indicators.
  • Use data-driven approaches in formulating interventions and presenting findings to senior officials.
• Capacity Building & Training:
  • Design and deliver capacity building workshops for engineers, enforcement officers, planners, drivers and community groups.
  • Develop knowledge-sharing resources and toolkits on road safety best practices.
• Community Engagement:
  • Lead the design and execution of road safety awareness campaigns for the public (focus on children, youth, women and vulnerable road users).
  • Collaborate with local NGOs, schools and community leaders for safe mobility initiatives.
• Enforcement & Monitoring:
  • Work with police and traffic enforcement teams to strengthen compliance with road safety laws (speed, helmet/seat belt use, drink-driving etc.).
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of enforcement and engineering interventions.
• Interdepartmental Coordination:
  • Facilitate meetings among diverse government agencies (transport, health, education and urban/rural development) for integrated safety improvements.
  • Represent the state at national road safety forums and stakeholder consultations.
• Technology & Innovation:
  • Advocate for the adoption of intelligent traffic management systems, GIS-based accident mapping and emerging safety technologies.
  • Advise state authorities on procurement and deployment of digital enforcement and monitoring tools.

Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Transportation Planning/Engineering, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in mobility and/or road safety in India.
3. Proven experience in developing and implementing successful urban mobility programs.
4. Strong understanding of Indian policies, laws and regulations.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal and presentation skills.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Auto Cad, GIS, Photoshops and data analysis tools etc.
9. Hindi and English fluency is a must. Odiya is preferable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in improving urban mobility and road safety in India.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.