Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Department shall report to the Coordinating Director and will provide technical advice to the Assembly, promote works and infrastructure related programmes and policies to improve the welfare of people and communities in the MMDA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /JOB SUMMARY

• Participates in the preparation of Composite Budget and Annual Action Plan for the MMDA;
• Advises on procurement of works, goods and services for the MMDA;
• Participates in the administration and management of contracts;
• Participates in the planning, design and implementation of projects in MMDA;
• Leads in the preparation of reports on all infrastructural activities undertaken in the MMDA
• Provides technical advice to the MMDA;
• Facilitates the repairs and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and infrastructural facilities.
• Ensures the development of the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff.

Required Skills or Experience

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Ability to facilitate collaboration across teams to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to initiate, define and address high-level challenges and opportunities that have the potential to advance and improve the work of the Department in particular and the MMDA in general
• Ability to use variety of communication vehicles to promote dialogue and develop shared understanding and consensus.
• Strategically and systematically evaluate  emerging and  longer-term  trends  in infrastructural development to be able to meet clients' needs
• Be able to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options and support sound decision making.
• Must be computer literate

• A Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Building Technology, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant qualification,
• MSc, MBA, MPhil. or its equivalence from a recognized University shall be an added advantage,
• A minimum of six (6) years working experience with two (2) years in a managerial position,
• A Senior Engineer, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Senior Architect or above,
• Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of 10 years working experience,
• Working knowledge of Local Government Laws (LI 1961, Act 656, Act 462),
• A staff of Local Government Service, and
• Must be a member of a recognized professional body.