Job Description
SENIOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/12/2023
NaMATA JOB GRADE 5 – ONE (1) POSITION
(a) Job Specifications
The Senior Research & Development Officer, will report to the Assistant Director
(Research & Development). He / She will be responsible for providing supporting the
development and maintenance of research relationships with academics and researchers,
co-ordinating the administration of the research and development department,
developing, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
(b) Duties and responsibilities
(i) Conducts studies and research for identification of Mass Rapid Transport
System (MRTS) corridors, transport routes, network and service levels;
(ii) Participates in the development and management of a data centre;
(iii) Generates research proposals for Public Transport Planning purposes;
(iv) Preparation of research reports
(v) Supervises the Preparation and presenting periodic reports as required
(vi) Analyses data required in designing transportation initiatives
(vii) Prepares and presents periodic reports as required
(viii) Analyses economic investment programmes and projects.
(c) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the grade: -
(i) At least four (4) years working experience in public service or private sector;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics,
Transport Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
(iii) Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
(iv) Be registered with an accredited and recognized professional body;
(v) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
(vi) Proficiency in computer skills; and
(vii) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
(d) Key Competencies and Skills
(i) Analytical skills
(ii) Communication skills
(iii) Strategic and innovative thinking
(iv) Interpersonal skills
(v) Ability to mobilize resources
(vi) Negotiation skills