Kenya Ministry of Roads Project Coordinator

The Government of the Republic of Kenya, through the Ministry of Roads and the Ministry of Transport, has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the Kenya Transport Sector Support Project (KTSSP).

The project will support policy and institutional reforms and enhance the capacity of Institutions providing oversight and regulatory functions for effective service delivery in the Transport Sector and also finance priority infrastructure improvements.

The project implementing agencies include Ministry of Roads, Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Ministry of Transport, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). The project Oversight Committee (POC) will oversee the implementation of the project.

The Government therefore intends to engage a Project Coordinator who will report to the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Roads) and will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Provide overall project coordination and reporting;
2. Ensure timely production of joint overall project implementation progress reports;
3. Report to the POC all projects related matters, any difficulties/bottlenecks and policy matters hat may hinder smooth project preparation and implementation;
4. Convene meetings with Team Leaders of project implementing agencies on a quarterly basis to review implementation progress during the life of the project;
5. Ensure that adequate coordination exists with all other Project implementation Teams (PITs) and Ministry of Finances as required;
6. Secretary to the project Oversight Committee (POC).

The Project Coordinator shall have the following qualification, and competencies:

• A first degree in Civil Engineering — Bsc. (Civil).
• An advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in civil engineering, project management, economics or an equivalent field will be an added advantage.
• A background in project management /coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
• Over fifteen years demonstrated experience in transport sector planning, managing or coordinating complex projects.
• Have strong leadership capacities, interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of successful leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must have strong writing skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Ms Projects.
• Knowledge or World Bank project and procurement guidelines will be an added advantage.

The project Coordinator is expected to be fluent in English and Kiswahili, and will be required for the duration of the project.

The Project Coordinator shall be engaged for an initial period of twenty four (24) months to perform the services on full time basis to attain the objectives cited above.

Subject to satisfactory performance, the contract may be extended for further periods within the project period.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply by submitting applications together with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and day time telephone contacts of three (3) referees including their
addresses.

All applications shall be addressed to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Roads, P.O. Box 30260-00100, Nairobi and should be deposited in the Tender Box situated on Ground Floor, opposite Room 48, Works Building, Ngong Road so as to be received on or before Wednesday 30th August, 2011 at 11.30am.

The Ministry of Roads reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications submitted without giving reasons for its decision thereof.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Lawy N. Aura
For: Permanent Secretary