Head Traffic & Road Safety – Kampala – Uganda National Roads Authority

About UNRA:
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament; The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on 1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.

Job Summary: The Head Traffic & Road Safety will mainly be responsible for conducting road safety audits on the national roads network. The job holder will also be responsible for carrying out road user education; manage accountability of the resources under the department including human, financial, property and equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, budget and account for Traffic & Road Safety operations and resources in line with UNRA financial management guidelines;
Formulate and implement systems and standards for Road Safety in line with the applicable laws and standards
Manage the carrying out of audits and identification of black spots on national roads.
Work closely with the Directorate of Maintenance to improve the identified black spots on national roads
Supervise the management of out sourced services relating to Traffic and Road Safety
Formulate and implement systems and standards for road user education in line with the applicable laws, UNRA Standards and International Best Practices
Plan and implement a system of managing risks in the Traffic & Road Safety operations and develop risk mitigation measures;
Manage performance and prepare reports in line with the performance management system of UNRA.
Regularly respond to audit issues and implement the agreed recommendations
Supervise the towing services to remove broken down vehicles from the national roads at owners cost.
Sensitize road users on the Highway Code and other relevant laws
Manage the traffic information centre that will provide travel advisory services by relaying real time traffic information to motorists via Variable Message Services (VMS), UNRA website, Radio, etc
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director Road Infrastructure Protection

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the UNRA Head Traffic & Road Safety job vacancy should hold an Honors Degree in Civil Engineering or any other relevant degree
Possession of post graduate qualifications in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
At least five years’ experience in roads safety management.
Demonstrated working experience in managing an organization/business unit with diverse professions.
Computer literacy skills
Impeccable level of integrity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to develop subordinates.
Excellent interpersonal, particularly staff/management relations
Ability to manage/supervise multi skilled teams and deliver accurate results in a timely manner and in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their handwritten application letters, filled form (Download Here) , an updated CV with copies of academic documents and two referee letters (one of whom should be work-related) to the UNRA Kyambogo Training Centre addressed to the:

Office of the Director Human Resource,
Uganda National Roads Authority,
Plot 5 Lourdel Road Nakasero, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and Canvassing or lobbying by applicants will lead to disqualification. Candidates who present forged documents/testimonials will be arrested and prosecuted.

Deadline: Monday, 1st February 2016 by 17.00 hours