1.0
Overall
Purpose
Responsible
to the Executive Secretary for initiating the formulation development and
implementation of programs/projects relating to Development and Management of
Infrastructure.
2.0
Core Duties and Responsibilities
2.1
Advise
on mattes relating to transport infrastructure policy and development.
2.2
Carry
out study on the traffic systems within member states of the Northern Corridor.
2.3
Establish
the capacity and level of utilization of the existing infrastructure to
determine the flow of traffic, the routes, modes and transit times.
2.4
Make
recommendations to the Executive Secretary on budgets, expenditure and optimal
strategy and once approved ensure implementation and follow-up
2.5
Collect
and disseminate to member states regularly relevant information on the state of
road, port, rail other infrastructure of the Northern Corridor.
2.6
Undertake
technical, economic and financial appraisal of infrastructure projects for
inclusion in the TTCA regional infrastructure development programme.
2.7
Assist
in the design and implementation of a system for conducting feasibility studies
of infrastructure projects with regional dimension.
2.8
Identify
physical infrastructural constraints and recommends measures for dealing with
them including facilities for financing.
2.9
Follow
up the uniform application of relevant infrastructure related clauses of the
Northern Corridor agreement and advice on obstacles to be removed.
2.10
Prepare
working documents for policy organs, technical or statutory and stakeholders
meeting in the areas of transport in implementing the NCTA and protocols and
provides Secretariat services at such meetings.
2.11
Develop
strategies to reduce road transport, rail, inland waterways etc and maintenance
costs.
2.12
Advise on preservation of assets vested in road
infrastructure and on minimizing detrimental impacts to environment.
2.13
In
collaboration with the infrastructure policy and development officer, collect
all data that are relevant to the NCTA on infrastructure, movement of goods by
road, by rail, pipeline, tariffs, theft at the port and by member states
traffic laws, transit fees and charges.
2.14
Advise
on enhancement of quality of road traffic in the region.
2.15
Study
and recommend a harmonized road traffic policy for the corridor in respect of
the harmonization and implementation of relevant technical standards.
2.16
Undertake
studies and assists partner states to develop, implement, operate and manage a
harmonized road traffic quality management plan for use at the NCTA.
2.17
Recommend
to partner states harmonized strategies for incident management.
2.18
Assist
in harmonization of design and construction standard and maintenance practices.
2.19
Assist
in harmonization of road traffic regulations and licensing procedures for TTCA
member states.
2.20
Designs
and implements a common TTCA driving license.
2.21
Initiate
in collaboration with other experts, policies aimed at development of road,
rail, water, pipeline and telecommunications infrastructure and facilities.
2.22
Design
performance indicators, in collaboration with other experts, to facilitate
monitoring of performance for operations and services along the corridor.
2.23
Monitor
performance of any concessions that may be granted by the member states, from
time to time, for the development and management of transportation
infrastructure and services.
2.24
Disseminate
best practices.
2.25
Study
and suggest cross border development programmes and projects.
2.26
Ensure
that treaties and conventions on technical standards and safety regulations are
uniformly applied in partner states.
2.27
Liaise
with regional and other relevant international organization dealing with
maritime, inland and waterway.
2.28
Undertake
pre-feasibility studies for extending existing network to other partner states
of the corridor lacking such facility.
2.29
Carry
out any other related activity that the Executive Secretary assigns.
3.0
Minimum
Qualifications & Experience
3.1 Masters Degree in Civil Engineering .
3.2 Experience in project management for 10 years highly desirable.
3.3 Proficiency in Computer is must.
4.0
Key
Skills & Competencies
4.1 Strong analytical and management skills.
4.2 Project planning monitoring and evaluation skills as well as report writing skills.
4.3 Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4.4 Language proficiency in French or English, knowledge of the either language is desirable.
4.5 Language proficiency in French and English, knowledge of either language is desirable.
5.0
Eligibility
Criteria
5.1 Minimum age of 30 and maximum Age of 50 years at the time of recruitment.
5.2 A 4-year fixed term contract renewable only twice.
5.3 NCTTCA is an equal opportunity employer.
5.4 Must be a national of one of the member States, namely: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
6.0 Remuneration
and Benefits
An attractive remuneration package shall be offered to the successful candidate, which shall include; a consolidated salary payable in US Dollars. Other benefits include medical care for the incumbent, spouse and a maximum of four (4) dependant children in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations; refund of 80% school fees, within a prescribed maximum of 4 children up to the age of 23 years.