Job
Title: Pavement
Specialist
Title: Pavement
Specialist
Organisation: Uganda National
Roads Authority (UNRA)
Roads Authority (UNRA)
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:
Head Design
to:
Head Design
About
UNRA:
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.
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.
Job
Summary:
The Pavement Specialist will be responsible for providing professional advice
and development of pavement design and highway construction. The job holder
will also be responsible for the compilation and analysis of the pavement
condition and other relevant data including construction data and assist in
evaluation of trends and patterns in pavement condition. In addition, the
Pavement Specialist will be responsible for the design and quality assurance of
pavement works and periodically monitoring the performance of the pavement and
ensure life cycle cost effectiveness.
Summary:
The Pavement Specialist will be responsible for providing professional advice
and development of pavement design and highway construction. The job holder
will also be responsible for the compilation and analysis of the pavement
condition and other relevant data including construction data and assist in
evaluation of trends and patterns in pavement condition. In addition, the
Pavement Specialist will be responsible for the design and quality assurance of
pavement works and periodically monitoring the performance of the pavement and
ensure life cycle cost effectiveness.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keenly
review and update the Authority’s pavement manual, standard drawings and
specifications in line with UNRA guidelines; - The
job holder will plan, develop and coordinate the implementation of the
designs for all pavements in line with approved UNRA standards; - Plan,
review and suggest modifications to all pavement performance related
aspects in construction, maintenance and pavement design standards; - Plan
and develop cost effective and innovative solutions for road/ pavement
construction and maintenance projects in line with international standards
and best practice; - Actively
monitor compliance with standards and specifications for pavement design
and workmanship; - Develop
and implement sound leading edge pavement solutions for internal and
external clients in line with international standards and best practice; - Develop
and implement systems for conducting investigations into causes of
pavement deterioration on UNRA roads in line with UNRA guidelines and
standards; - Plan
and implement a system of managing risks in the pavement design activities
and develop risk mitigation measures; - Mentor
and manage the performance and development of staff under the section. - Perform
any other duties as assigned by the Head Design.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant for the UNRA Pavement Specialist job vacancy should hold an
Honors Degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering; - For
those with a Bachelor’s Degree, 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 mandatory; - At
least five years’ experience in Pavement/ materials engineering; - Prior
exposure and experience in highways construction and pavement engineering
and mix - design
is an added advantage; - High
level of integrity; - Computer
literacy skills - Excellent
track record of outstanding performance; - Excellent
interpersonal, particularly staff/management relation skills - Excellent
oral and written communication skills; - Proven
ability to manage/supervise multi skilled teams and deliver accurate
results in a timely manner and in an environment with multiple and
challenging tasks.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications online
at the link below. Please follow the instructions at the link
below.
Click Here (Read Instructions) -> Register
(ClickHere) -> Application
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications online
at the link below. Please follow the instructions at the link
below.
Click Here (Read Instructions) -> Register
(ClickHere) -> Application
Deadline:
14th October 2016
14th October 2016
