Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Head Road Maintenance
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 Regional Manager will oversee the routine and
periodic maintenance activities of roads and bridges under the designated
regions. This will involve planning for routine and periodic maintenance
activities, participation in defining procurement specifications, supervision
of works, ensuring environmental and social safeguards are mainstreamed, timely
progress reporting and preparation of closure report detailing the works done.
The Regional Manager will also be responsible for liaising with stakeholders
within the regional to ensure that that the roads and bridges as assets are
secured, preserved and sustained as well as accountability of the resources in
the region including human, financial, property, equipment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, budget and set performance benchmarks
for the region in line with the strategic plan and Directorate targets - In charge of the development and management
of systems for the monitoring and implementation of the regional
maintenance activities in line with the approved strategic plan - Develop and implement systems for the effective
Supervision of regional routine and periodic maintenance projects in line
with the UNRA strategic plan - Develop and implement systems for the
effective management of Force Account activities in line with UNRA
guidelines - Develop regional programs for stakeholder
engagement in line with UNRA’s strategic objectives - Develop and implement a system for performance
assessment and rating of contractors, suppliers and consultants for the
region. - In charge of risk management and management
of audit results on regional maintenance activities in line with the
strategic plan - Develop and implement an effective system for
the management of regional road and bridge maintenance activities in line
with UNRA strategic plan and regional targets - Develop and implement quality management
systems of regional maintenance works in line with approved UNRA standards - Responsible of the management of the performance
and development of direct reports in line with the performance management
system of UNRA - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head
Road Maintenance
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the UNRA Regional Manager job
vacancy should hold an Honors Degree in Civil Engineering, Highway
Engineering; - Possession of a Master’s Degree in a related
field and other post graduate qualifications in Civil Engineering, Highway
Engineering or other relevant field will be an added advantage. - Professional registration with the Professional
Engineers Registration Board (ERB) or its equivalent in the Commonwealth
countries is a must. - At least five years’ experience in roads and
bridges construction and maintenance. - Demonstrated experience in Project Management
of major construction works - Demonstrated working experience in managing
diverse professionals. - Computer literacy skills
- High level of integrity.
- Proven track record of outstanding
performance - Ability to work as part of a team and to
develop subordinates. - Excellent interpersonal, particularly
staff/management relations - Excellent oral and written communication
skills. - Ability to manage/supervise multi skilled
teams and deliver accurate results in a timely manner and in an
environment with multiple and challenging tasks.
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should deliver their applications
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
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