Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organization: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Project: Project Implementation Unit (PIU) - The Construction Phase of Upgrading of the Masaka- Bukakata Road
Reports to: Director Projects
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Friday, 11th October 2013 by 17.00 hours
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. The Government of Uganda has received funds from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) towards the construction phase of upgrading of the Masaka- Bukakata Road. A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is to be established to ensure that the project is implemented according to the agreed terms and conditions.
Job Summary:
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for 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 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. This position is equated to the position of Project Manager in UNRA.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Possess a clear understanding of the key stakeholders, financing arrangements, land acquisition requirements and the current project status are done and in place respectively.
Identifies the key players involved in each projects’ stage and agrees with them their key performance indicators.
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 acquisitions.
Prepares procurement documentation for necessary studies, designs, and supervision consultancies.
Oversees 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.
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.
Prepares a comprehensive handover report on relinquishing responsibility of the project.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Director Projects from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must be a registered Engineer with a degree in civil engineering or equivalent plus a Post Graduate qualification in project management.
At least seven years’ road sector experience is required, including experience in the preparation, supervision or implementation of major works contracts.
Knowledge of road planning and design processes as well as specifications and procurement is essential.
Salaries and 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:
A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and illustrated personal experience
Copies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted 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,
Uganda National Roads 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.
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