Project Officer : Transport Master Plan – Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC)

1)    Prepares procurement documents for the Transport Master Plan project.2)    Supervises the preparation of Transport Master Plan and related project deliverables to set requirements

3)    Review/check the quality of project deliverables and recommends way forward to the Component Manager

4)    Initiates preparation of requests for project finance warrants.

5)    Prepare project updates and submit to the Component Manager.

6)    Reviews variations orders and contractual claims and recommends to the Component Manager for approval/disapproval.

7)    Prepare project fee notes/interim payments certificates (IPCs).

8)    Prepares budget estimates for Transport Master Plan.

9)    Conduct consultations with community and other stakeholders

10) Provide project related information to stakeholders

11) Monitor the Transport Master Project expenditure to ensure that it is within budget.

12) Carry out other relevant day-to-day project supervision/monitoring activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Transport Planning /Transport Economics or any other relevant qualification in Project Management discipline.  Master’s Degree in Transport Planning /Transport Economics will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE: Engineers with minimum 10 years’ experience and economists with twelve years post experience in Transport Planning, with at least five ((5) years in development of multi modal transport policies or master plans.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust
• Functional and technical skills
• Managing Measuring work
• Managing Diversity
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Action oriented

• Planning
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Presentation Skills
• Technical Learning
• Organising
• Written Communication
• Negotiating
• Innovation management

All applicants for the above positions should quote the position and give the following details:a)     Full names and postal address

b)    Full summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)

c)     Certified copies of relevant certificates

d)    Certified National Identity Card

e)     At least two (2) copies of recent work related references (with full contact details) confirming the relevant experience

The following should be provided:

• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto

IMPORTANT

All applications from serving Public Officers will not be considered.  And only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Applicants who meet the above Requirements should apply to

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Transport and Communications

P/Bag 00414

Gaborone

Physical address:   Westgate Mall

Ministry of Transport and Communications

For any enquiries contact Recruitment & Selection division at 3625564.