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The Ministry of Transport and Mining invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacant post:
Senior Research Officer (SOG/ST 6)
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Transport Planner, the incumbent is responsible for providing the Ministry with the capability to conduct detailed demand driven research studies to inform policy recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative
Participates in meetings and workshops on strategic planning and policy issues.
Represents the Ministry on various committees, councils, conferences, workshops etc.
Edits and proofreads documents and prepares research papers.
Prepares draft annual Work Plan of research studies to be conducted for consideration.
Assists in the preparation of various reports as needed.
Technical and Professional
Participates in the development of a National Transport Strategy to guide the development of the transport system on a national level;
Assists with the preparation of a five year infrastructure Development Plan;
Assists with research activities to support the revision of the National Transport Policy, 2007;
Identifies topical/priority areas for research and presents skeletal outlines for considerations;
Plays the lead role in the Draft Research Programme and participates in the implementation of these programmes for the Ministry;
Prepares detailed Terms of Reference for approved research studies;
Conducts approved research studies;
Establishes an in-house Research Repository/Databank to house all research studies undertaken by the Ministry;
Reviews and comments on reports, proposals, policy papers and other documents as assigned.
Assists in the preparation of Executive Summaries and abstract documents;
Assists with the assessment of plans from Departments and Agencies for conformity with established policies, directives and overall strategic objectives;
Compiles and analyses data to strengthen the capacity of statistical databases;
Conducts background checks to ensure credibility and reliability of reports et;.
Conducts and assists with data collection, entry, reduction and analysis for a range of studies and researches;
Assists in the development of macro-economic modeling/research capabilities to facilitate monitoring/recommendations for Sectors such as Transport and Infrastructure under the Ministry’s portfolio;
Conducts research to provide data for inclusion in documents, such as draft bills, cabinet Submissions, Development Plans etc;
Liaise with members of the public and other Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to obtain various types of information;
Keeps abreast of trends and changes in planning and policy development and makes recommendations for their adoption where necessary to enhance the Ministry’ planning and Policy Development functions;
Conducts field investigations on transport matters and prepare reports;
Participates in the development of the Transport Statistics database and Geographic Information System;
Investigates complaints, follows-up on suggestions and submit relevant recommendations for action (respond to citizens’ complaints, to land related matters from Legal Unit, to land related matters from the NLA, etc.)
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Technical
Excellent research skills
Excellent quantitative skills
Ability to design and conduct research
Knowledge and skills in relevant computer software used in research work
Excellent data analysis and presentation skills
Core
Excellent supervisory skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Good problem solving and decision making skills
Good teamwork and co-operation skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise initiative
Adaptability
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics, Management, Public Administration
Three (3) years working experience in research
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