The State of Kuwait and the United Nation Development Program (UNDP) have a rich history of partnership and cooperation that dates back to 1968. The Government of Kuwait has requested continued support in implementing the National and Integrated Traffic and Transport Strategy 2010-2020 (NITTS) for Kuwait, to create a sustainable and safe transport system.
UNDP will provide support for the Strategy by implementing the National Traffic Management Project 2010 – 2014 (NTMP) which includes : - Building an Integrated Traffic Information System, with road accidents, offences, traffic, transport and GIS functions;
- National Accident Blackspot Scheme;
- Establishment of a National Traffic Training Center of Excellence (NTTCE), and provide training for the national cadres.
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Duties and Responsibilities |
- Meetings with the Project Team;
- Meetings with senior officers of the General Directorates of Traffic;
- Meetings with the engineers and traffic police of various organizations;
- Meetings with relevant partners and target beneficiaries especially the Ministry of Public Works, and Municipality of Kuwait;
- Desk review of relevant documents: e.g. NITTS, accident level, data system, traffic offences, police operations, and road design and planning issues;
- Site visit to assess the current road network operations and enforcement;
- Participation at the training workshop which will be attended by the cadres of the Ministry of Interior and relevant Ministries.
Objectives: The objective of the assignment is to promote road engineering and road safety through better design, land use planning, reduction of incidence, frequency and cost to the community of road accidents, advance skills of the national cadres, and management of integrated strategy. Expected Outputs: The consultant will report to the Project Technical Director. Expected outputs include: - Progress report including the field visit, meeting, review, and workshop outcomes, and recommendations to enhance road safety and transport efficiency in Kuwait;
- Training and advice for the traffic police and engineers;
- Presentation of high quality papers at the national training workshop regarding best practice in the areas of traffic enforcement, traffic management, road safety and related matters, for cadres of relevant organisations;
- Provide knowledge that promote leadership in various transport areas, enhance traffic operations;
- Other requirements.
Duration of Assignment: Assignment of the Road Engineering and Accident Prevention Consultant will be for one week as of 20 November 2011.
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Competencies |
The consultant should demonstrate diverse skills in various areas of road engineering and accident prevention including, but not necessarily be limited to, the following. Achieving Results - Leadership role in a road safety and road transport;
- Institutional reform and capacity building in the road sector in coordination with relevant bodies to enhance safety and transport system efficiency;
- Implementation of an efficient and integrated strategy, including, procedures, performance indicators, and meeting objectives;
- Ability to provide high standard guidance to improve the quality of road and transport operations.
Technical Knowledge - Technical knowledge of modern management techniques to minimize the socioeconomic cost of road accidents, and support socioeconomic growth;
- Proven knowledge of strategic requirements of road infrastructure, urban development, traffic management, enforcement and road safety issues;
- Knowledge of road safety risks, travel demand management measures, road user behavior, ITS, and transport-land use planning issues;
- Experience in the integration of various road safety factors including financing mechanisms, education, engineering, vehicle inspection, enforcement, road user, and data system;
- Awareness of methods of road user behavior, blackspot, and road safety audit issues.
Staff Knowledge - Ability to transfer knowledge in various areas of the transport sector such as road design, traffic operations, overloaded vehicle problem, license, accident investigation, accident causes, and other issues;
- Helps staff to expand knowledge, and provide sustainable training and development programme.
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Required Skills and Experience |
- A PhD degree in road / transport engineering, road safety or related areas from an accredited university;
- More than 25 years of professional work experience, at national and international levels, including road safety strategies, road safety audit, and accident prevention measures;
- Experience in the management of transport programmes and meeting targets;
- Knowledge of relevant issues such as institutional reform, human resources development, road use behavior, transport-land use planning, road design, information system, interagency coordination, and community education;
- Strong written and communication, problem solving, and organization skills, and proven record of relevant publications;
- Fluent in English.
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| UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. |
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