Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 17 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Reporting to Director and Chief Executive Officer, the Director - Road Maintenance will be responsible for all maintenance works, monitoring and evaluation of works, and supervision of maintenance contracts.

The job holder will also be responsible for playing a strong advocacy and networking role in developing and maintaining effective strategic relations with various Divisional Heads, Senior Managers. Accountants, Internal Audit, the RDA Board, and other Agencies. In addition, the job holder is also expected to forge the relevant international strategic alliances to ensure that RDA keeps abreast with international best practices in maintaining a sustainable road network Some of the key responsibilities include:
• To oversee project implementation in fulfilment of the Annual Work Plan related to maintenance of roads and bridges:
• To interpret and implement the terms and conditions of contracts for the Agency's Contractors and Supervision Consultants;
• Provide advice to the Director & Chief Executive Officer on all contractual matters on works and service consultancies;
• To attend all Progress Meetings on selected projects;
• Maintain a good and functional relationship with the Cooperating Partners;
• To liaise with the Director Manager-Planning and Design on inputs into the Annual Work Plan; g) To liaise with the Chief Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager in order to portray to the general public the good and positive image of the Agency.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Highway Engineering or other related engineering field from a recognized university:
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from a recognized university.
• Membership of appropriate bodies such as the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ). Engineers Registration Board (ERB) etc.; and
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience at senior management level in the road construction and maintenance sector.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Good manager and team builder, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with fellow members of staff and external stakeholders at all levels; • Must be innovative with good planning skills with emphasis on outcomes:
• Prudent, practical, and effective change agent with the ability to drive consensus while leading an efficiently run organization;
• Have a passion for the agency's Vision, Mission, and Values and a strong desire to Impact positively on all RDA stakeholders:
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;
• Be an innovative and creative thinker-never afraid to try something new and also inspire others to do so;
• Thrive in a fulfilling unparalleled work environment; and
• Highly literate in Information Communication Technology (ICT) including project management software.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

ONLY Zambian citizens meeting the above requirements should submit applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope clearly stating the position being applied for, to:
The Director & Chief Executive Officer
Road Development Agency
P.O. Box 50003
Fairley Road, Ridgeway
LUSAKA
Email Applications for:
Director Road Maintenance- DRM@roads.gov.zm 

APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA
Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 8 December, 2023 at 16:30hrs.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.


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