Kampala Capital City Authority Jobs in Uganda- Director Roads

Job Title: DEPUTY DIRECTOR ROADS MANAGEMENT (1 VACANCY) REF. DSC 15/70/01 SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 4 AGE: 35 YEARS AND ABOVE TERMS: 3 YEAR CONTRACT PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT NO. 4/2012 21 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE: Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction management plus a Masters Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized university/awarding institution. He/She should be registered with Uganda engineers Registration Board (UERB) Possession of specialized training in Project planning and Management will be an added advantage. Applicants should have a minimum of 9 years relevant working experience in Government three (3) years of which should have been gained at Assistant commissioner or equivalent level of working experience as deputy Head of Department in a reputable construction related organization. He/she should have the following Key competences: Ability to work as part of a team and to develop subordinates; excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills; ability to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks; high level of integrity, a sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety and building regulations. DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to the Director Engineering & Technical Services for performing the following duties:- ? Developing and monitoring the implementation of roads, and bridges construction, and maintenance policies and procedures as per the Authority Mandate. ? Reviewing and approving road engineering designs and studies for operations and capital development works in accordance with engineering best practices and National design standards. ? Coordinating the development and maintenance of feeder roads as per the Authority road construction plan. ? Supervising the implementation of roads, and bridges construction and maintenance contract works in accordance with the terms and conditions of contracts. ? Developing and implementing programs for routine and periodic road maintenance and works throughout the Authority. ? Coordinating and controlling the development and implementation of departmental operational plans in accordance with the corporation strategic plans, policies and procedures. ? Managing performance and development of staff under direct supervision as per the HR performance management policy. ? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time How to ApplY: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), during the third phase of the recruitment exercise. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) and one summary form to the Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 7th May 2012. The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd floor Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Each Application and Summary form should bear the words PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT 4/2012 on the first page of the form Applicants are allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts only. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates, testimonials and up-to-date CV, plus four recent certified passport size photographs attached to the application and summary form. Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will lead to automatic disqualification. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful. Deadline: 7th May 2012