Job Title: Project Manager
Organisation: Uganda
National Roads Authority (UNRA)
National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Funding Source: Islamic
Development Bank (IDB)
Development Bank (IDB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director
Projects, UNRA
Projects, UNRA
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.
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.
About IDB Project:
Government of the Republic of Uganda has received funds from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) towards the upgrading of Tirinyi – Pallisa –
Kumi and Pallisa – Kamonkoli Road Project. A Project Management Unit (PMU) is
to be established to ensure that the Project is implemented according to the
agreed terms and conditions.
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) towards the upgrading of Tirinyi – Pallisa –
Kumi and Pallisa – Kamonkoli Road Project. A Project Management Unit (PMU) is
to be established to ensure that the Project is implemented according to the
agreed terms and conditions.
Job Summary: The Project
Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the project, day to day
management of the PIU, regular external liaison with and negotiation with
Government departments and agencies, funding agencies, consultants and
contractors. The performance of the post holder is thus reflected in the
quality of project documentation, the timely delivery of each project stage and
the quality and fitness or purpose of the finished works. The position is equated
to the position of Project Manager in UNRA.
Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the project, day to day
management of the PIU, regular external liaison with and negotiation with
Government departments and agencies, funding agencies, consultants and
contractors. The performance of the post holder is thus reflected in the
quality of project documentation, the timely delivery of each project stage and
the quality and fitness or purpose of the finished works. The position is equated
to the position of Project Manager in UNRA.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Possess a clear understanding of the
operations of key stakeholders, financing arrangements, land acquisition
requirements as well as the current project status. - Assists the key players involved in the
project’s stage and agrees with them the key performance indicators of the
project; - Agrees with the Authority’s Procurement
Unit the scope, content and timing of the necessary procurement
requirements by the PIU; - Prepares detailed time based
implementation plans, commensurate with the master plan, for each project
stage including land and property acquisition; - Intuitively prepares procurement
documentation for necessary studies, designs, and supervision
consultancies; - Manages the performance of consultants
supervising works contract and reviews all consultancy deliverables,
regular reports and tender documentation as well as ensuring their
scrutiny by relevant internal or external technical specialists; - Regularly reports on emerging project
issues including actual or potential delays to project implementation and
identifies remedial measures and costs; - Monitors physical and financial
performance at every stage of the project, including actual attendance of
monthly site meetings and regular inspection of quality and progress of
works; - Prepares regular and adhoc physical and
financial project reports as and when required; - Performs any other related duties as may
be assigned by the Director Projects from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must be a registered
Engineer with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering plus a Post Graduate
qualification in project Management. - A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ road
sector experience is required, including experience in the preparation,
supervision or implementation of major works contracts. Detailed knowledge
and understanding of road planning and design processes as well as
specifications and procurement is essential. - Extensive knowledge about the Multilateral
Development Banks (MDB) is necessary and prior working on MDB financed
projects an advantage.
Salaries and
Benefits: Appointments
will be made on very attractive, negotiable monthly salary packages plus a
range of benefits.
Benefits: Appointments
will be made on very attractive, negotiable monthly salary packages plus a
range of benefits.
How to Apply:
All candidates should
send their applications accompanied by:
send their applications accompanied by:
- A capability statement detailing the
applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and illustrated
personal experience - Copies of testimonials;
- Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by
the applicant on each and every page and showing previous positions held; - Current salary;
- Names of three referees; and
- Contact addresses and day time telephone
contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Secretary of the
Board of Directors,
Board of Directors,
Uganda National Roads
Authority (UNRA),
Authority (UNRA),
Plot 5, Lourdel Road,
P.O. Box 28487,
Kampala, Uganda.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will
lead to disqualification.
contacted. Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will
lead to disqualification.
Deadline: Friday,
20th June 2014 by 17.00 hours
20th June 2014 by 17.00 hours
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