1.0
Overall Purpose
Responsible
to the Executive Secretary for initiating the formulation, development and
implementation of programs and projects relating to transit transport within
Corridor.
2.0
Core
duties and Responsibilities
2.1
Serve
as the Chief Advisor on matters relating to transit transport economic trends.
2.2
Assess
the macro-economic trends of the Member States in the Northern Corridor and
their implications for transport infrastructure in terms of rail and road
capacity needed and advises member states on suitable strategies for enhancing
their regional competitiveness in service provisions.
2.3
Research
and study the traffic systems within the TTCA.
2.4
Undertake
project identification, formulation, preparation of proposals for
macro-economic programmes/projects evaluation and follow up tasks.
2.5
Design,
develop and compile a data base on transport system along the Northern
Corridor.
2.6
Identify
and study the non-physical obstacles impeding easy movement of transport and
recommend measures for dealing with them to the Executive Secretary.
2.7
Network
with transport companies and all other stakeholders involved in transit
transport.
2.8
Continuously
study the comparative costs of transit transport along the different corridors
and examines the efficiency of the transit transport system in order to reduce
the transport costs to a minimum.
2.9
Assess
and anticipate bottlenecks in the transport system and proposes solutions for
overcoming the problems.
2.10
Monitor
and appraise the operational co-ordination of transit traffic.
2.11
In
collaboration with Executive Secretary develop a monitoring and reviewing
system for the TTCA’s technical.
2.12
Prepare
reports and other documents as required by the TTCA policy organs and
stakeholders.
2.13
Carry
out other related duties that may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.
3.0
Minimum
Qualifications & Experience
3.1 A Masters Degree in Transport Economics, or equivalent in related discipline from a recognized University.
3.2 A combined national and/or international experience in transport planning and/or management of at least 10 years.
3.3 Must be computer literate with latest packages
4.0
Key
Skills & Competencies
4.1 Analytical, management, monitoring, communication and interpersonal skills, project planning and evaluation skills.
4.2 Language proficiency French or English, proficiency. 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 upto the age of 23 years.