Principal Officer- Project Management & Resource Mobilization at National Transport and Safety Authority

Position Ref. No.​ NTSA/01/2023/04

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing viable concepts, project proposals and related resource mobilization aspects.
• Assist in developing NTSA’s project plans and schedules.
• Assist in coordinating implementation, monitoring and evaluation of NTSA projects, plans and strategies.
• Assist the department in advising on strategic investments opportunities.
• Support the department to establish linkages with strategic financial partners.
• Assist in coordinating regular meetings with strategic financial partners to discuss resource mobilization opportunities.
• Assist in ensuring that the resource mobilization opportunities are aligned with NTSA’s Strategic Objectives.
• Assist in project cycle management of NTSA’s programmes and projects.
• Support in cascading of sectional/unit performance contract targets;
• Prepare sectional performance plan and reports;
• Draft sectional budget, training and procurement plan

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• At least 8 years relevant work experience, 3 of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public/Private Sector
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Statistics, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Economics, Commerce, Statistics, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Diploma or certification in Project Management, Accounting or equivalent/higher but Project related qualification from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Computer proficiency in applications such as MS Project, Excel, SPSS is highly desirable;
• Evidence of effective analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills;