Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Transport
Vacancy Advertisement
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant post:
Assistant Program Officer –
Infrastructure Development & Management: Transit Transport Coordination
Authority of the Northern Corridor (TTCA)Ministry of Transport
Vacancy Advertisement
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant post:
Assistant Program Officer –
The Transit Transport Coordination Authority of the Northern Corridor (TTCA-NC) is a Regional Organization established by an Agreement signed by Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo in 1985.
The Organization’s Secretariat has its Headquarters in Mombassa. It is responsible for smooth movement of transit goods along the Northern Corridor.
Overall Purpose: Assist the Head of Program by providing significant technical program support on matters relating to Infrastructure development and Management.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Head of Infrastructure Development and Management, the Assistant Program Officer shall be responsible for the following duties:
- Assist
in gathering data related to infrastructure development and management
from the TTCA member states.
- Compile
data, which may be computerized, based on research techniques and
statistically compilations, requiring and understanding of programs
objectives and procedures and the understanding and evaluation of data
sources.
- Assist
in preparing guidelines and manuals for the best use of the Northern
Corridor Infrastructure.
- Assist
in the harmonization of infrastructure technical standards and
specifications along the Northern Corridor.
- Assist
in the expeditious implementation of the COMESA transport facilitation
instruments along the Northern Corridor notably axle load limits, gross
weight and vehicles dimensions.
- Initiation
of special projects, which may be short-term or on going and which require
technical knowledge and understanding of program specialty and subject
area.
- Serves
as a resource to individuals and groups on matters relating to program
activities and on matters relating to Infrastructure Development and
Management.
- Compiles
and maintains records of resource materials and program information.
- Confers
with and assists the Head of Programme in the performance of program
administration and activities.
- Assist
the Head of Program, whenever necessary, in the inter-department meetings and
on wide range of administration matters.
- Assist
in the Coordination of the program logistics and administrative support
for program, making adjustments to accommodate changing priority needs.
- Assists
in the preparation of the working documents and report of the
Infrastructure Development and Management Committee meeting and any other
meetings where its technical assistance is needed.
- Drafts
informational and developmental materials for dissemination to
stakeholders.
- Participate
in the preparation of working documents for TTCA meetings and to provide
secretariat services whenever required.
- Carry
out any other related activity or duty that may be assigned by the Head of
Program or the Executive Secretary.
Minimum Qualifications
- Civil
Engineering degree in subject matter related to program speciality.
- Five
year’s related experience, in Infrastructure development and Management
matters.
- Demonstrated
ability to provide significant program support.
- Demonstrated
ability to work under minimum supervision
Key Skills & Competencies
- Good
interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Good
writing and communication skills.
- Advanced
information technology skills, especially Microsoft Office
- Good
Knowledge of English or French and ability to work in both languages.
Remuneration
- Professional
Salary Grade P1-P2.
- Other
fringe benefits include medical cover for self, spouse and children and
education allowance for up to a maximum of 4 children.
Age Limit: Minimum age of 30 years and maximum of 50
years, for applicants.
Language Requirements
Language Requirements
- Must
be fluent in one of the languages of the Secretariat; English or French.
- A
working knowledge of another would be an added advantage.
In order to promote gender balance, female candidates who meet
the above requirements are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, can submit their applications, CVs, copies of their relevant certificates and testimonials with names and addresses of three referees, and a day telephone contact to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692
Nairobi
To reach him not later than March, 23rd 2012
No applications shall be received by TTCA
......Transport for prosperity......
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, can submit their applications, CVs, copies of their relevant certificates and testimonials with names and addresses of three referees, and a day telephone contact to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692
Nairobi
To reach him not later than March, 23rd 2012
No applications shall be received by TTCA
......Transport for prosperity......