Project Coordinator Job at Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)

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
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
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.
Deadline:
Friday, 11th October 2013 by 17.00 hours
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