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• Regularly review and update the Authority’s
  bridge and structures design manuals, standard drawings and specifications
  in line with UNRA guidelines and standards;
• Plan and undertake site inspection and
  assessment of existing bridges and structures and make appropriate design
  review recommendations in line with UNRA Standards;
• Develop and coordinate the preparation of
  bridges and structures designs in line with the Annual Statutory
  performance agreement;
• Plan and implement a system of managing risks
  in the bridges and structures activities and develop risk mitigation
  measures;
• Keenly review and coordinate the process for
  the provision of value engineering of road infrastructure design in line
  with the UNRA guidelines;
• Offer technical input to the preparation of statements
  of requirements/terms of references for bridges and structures studies and
  prepare proposals for tenders submitted to external clients;
• Develop and implement a system for monitoring
  and supervision of bridges and structures design contracts in line with
  UNRA guidelines and standards;
• Manage the performance and development of
  staff under the section;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head
  Design

• The applicant for the UNRA Bridges and
  Structures Specialist vacancy should hold an Honors Degree in Civil Engineering,
  Highway Engineering or a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering from a
  recognized institution with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field;
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in a related
  field and other post graduate qualifications in Civil 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 is a must.
• At least five years’ experience in designing
  bridges and structures;
• Previous experience in preparing bidding
  documents and bids for bridges and structures;
• Demonstrated working experience in managing
  diverse professionals.
• Computer literacy skills
• High level of integrity;
• Proven track record of outstanding
  performance;
• Excellent interpersonal, particularly
  staff/management relation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
  skills;
• Demonstrated ability to manage/supervise
  multi skilled teams and deliver accurate results in a timely manner and in
  an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.

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