Senior Land Transport Policy Officer (GMG/SEG 3)

Job Purpose

Under the general guidance of the Director, Land Transport Policy, the Senior Land Transport Policy Officer will carry out duties and responsibilities concerning transportation policy: formulating, reviewing and advising on transport infrastructural policies, as well as liaising with the Ministry’s portfolio agencies to ensure that policies and programmes are implemented and monitored. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Reviews and researches sub-sector issues that require policy changes, including outcomes from local and international conventions, legislation, technology changes and other developments; 
• Assists in providing transportation input to the policy development process, including regional and international strategies; 
• Assists with the monitoring of the effectiveness of the transport plan and related policy;
• Drafts policy statements, documents and papers for submission, as required, to support changes in policy, legislation and regulations for the sub-sector; 
• Prepares briefs, reports and meeting notes, as required, for the Minister/Permanent Secretary or other Senior Officers, to provide policy advice and support the policy process;
• Liaises with the Attorney General’s Chambers to obtain advice on legislation, policy changes and interpretation; 
• Participates in the development of the National Transport Plan, including the development of policy and action plans and other documents for implementation, in collaboration with the key stakeholders and other agencies, in keeping with the Ministry’s Corporate and Operational Plans; 
• Facilitates and encourages stakeholder participation in the formation of policy via public meetings; 
• Undertakes socio-economic surveys to inform programmes aimed at transport works;
• Provides information and assists in the preparation and review of the Unit’s Budget;
• Facilitates the tabling of the Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements for various portfolio Agencies in the Houses of Parliament; 
• Liaises with Government Ministries and Agencies to achieve co-ordination, collaboration and integration of government policies; 
• Conducts environmental scanning to inform proposals relating to transportation projects;
• Keeps up to date with current transportation technology research and analysis techniques and participates in research work; 
• Designs and develops systems and processes to monitor the effectiveness and outcome of legislative and regulatory measures; 
• Investigates and responds to the public queries regarding transport issues and problems;
• Monitors the impact of implemented transport policies; 
• Participates in local, regional and international conventions, workshops and meetings on sub-sector transport or infrastructure policy issues; 
• Participates in working teams and committees that include the Ministry and Agency staff, private sector input and consultancy expertise, as required. 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Teamwork and co-operation 
• Good analytical thinking skills 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Ability to use own initiative 
• Good planning and organizing skills 
• Attention to detail 

Technical: 

• Sound background in policy development 
• Excellent knowledge of Government’s policy formulation, monitoring and evaluation processes and parliamentary procedures 
• Knowledge of transport policy objectives, operations and planning processes
• Understanding of the legislative process 
• Knowledge of prevailing social and economic factors impacting transport
• Knowledge of relevant environment standards and regulations 
• Strong research and consultative skills 
• Experience in the use of standard computer applications 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Sector Management, Public Administration, Public Policy or Development or equivalent qualification; 
• Training in policy formulation and management is advantageous; 
• Four (4) years’ experience in Policy Development and Analysis in the Public Sector. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Position requires undertaking local and overseas travel.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.