On 7TH January 2011, H.E the President of the
Government of Southern Sudan signed the South Sudan Roads Authority Provisional
Order 2011 for the establishment of the South Sudan Roads Authority (SSRA).
The Provisional Order stipulates that the SSRA
‘shall have responsibility for the management, development, rehabilitation and
Maintenance of all Inter-state and International Roads in South Sudan and Road
development in war – affected areas as may be directed by the Minister’ of
Transport and Roads.
In line with the provisions of the above
mentioned Provisional Order, the Executive Management of the SSRA shall be
headed by an Executive Director to be appointed by a resolution of the Council
of Ministers upon the recommendation of the Minister of Transport and Roads.
Objective of the Position
The Executive Director shall head the
management team and be responsible for the financial, administrative and overall
performance of the SSRA. The overall objective of this position is to ensure
proper and effective management of the SSRA in line with internationally
accepted standards and to ensure maximum resource utilization and delivery of
quality service to the people of South Sudan. A well developed road network is
crucial for the economic development of South Sudan, therefore SSRA has the
responsibility to plan, develop and maintain the road network in accordance with
the Provisional Order. Prudent management of activities and functions of SSRA is
therefore required. The Executive Director shall be assisted by a team of Heads
of Directorates for the effective discharge of this responsibility.
Description of the Position
The Executive Director shall be a person of
high moral character and proven integrity, with the relevant qualifications and
work experience relating to the functions of the Authority. The holder of this
post is the most senior executive of the Authority and is responsible for
providing leadership and managerial direction. The Executive Director will
report directly to the Board, and will also be an ex officio member of
Board. The SSRA has been established to operate in accordance with sound
commercial principles to facilitate effective and efficient predictable road
plans and expenditure on road development and maintenance activities. This
implies that the Executive Director shall manage SSRA in a businesslike manner.
Key Duties and Responsibilities for the
Position of Executive Director
The Executive Director will be under the
general supervision the Board and shall be the Accounting Officer of SSRA. The
job holder will be accountable for the overall performance of SSRA.
The job holder will be responsible for the
overall supervision and guidance of the SSRA. In specific terms, be accountable
for the overall administrative, financial and technical operations with
authority to propel the performance of SSRA, including but not limited to:
(a) Representing the Authority in official
functions and occasions, in South Sudan, nationally, regionally and
internationally;
(b) Initiating policies and framework
documents of the Authority;
(c) Overseeing the use of the funds of the
Authority;
(d) Providing periodic reports to the Board
and to the Minister;
(e) Appointing, within budget limitations, the
officers and support staff of the Authority;
(f) Initiating internal policies and
procedures including job-descriptions of the support staff and the
organizational chart referred to in section18 of the Provisional Order;
(g) Monitoring and evaluating the performance
of the Authority;
(h) The development of an operating plan to
guide the Authority in achieving its objectives;
(i) The development of an economic, efficient
and cost effective internal management structure;
(j) Proposing and implementing the strategic
plan, business plan and annual plan of the Authority;
(k) Providing advice as required on all
matters within the Authority’s responsibility;
(l) performing any other such duties
appropriate and necessary for the implementation of the provision of the
Provisional Order as may be assigned to him by the Board, and,
(m) Performing any other such functions and
duties as may be prescribed by any other law furthering the interests of SSRA.
Person Specifications
The candidate shall be of high moral
reputation and integrity and shall fulfill the eligibility requirements for
Board membership and shall possess the following qualifications and attributes
1. Must possess a Master Degree in Civil
Engineering obtained from a reputable and recognized institution of higher
learning.
2. Must be registered with the statutory body
responsible for registration of engineers in Southern Sudan as a registered
engineer in the field of highways engineering or other acceptable/recognized
body and is a member of the South Sudan Engineering Council or another
acceptable institution or other internationally accredited institutions;
3. Must possess a Post-graduate qualification
in finance or business administration or management or a similar discipline
obtained from a reputable and recognized institution of higher learning.
4. Should have at least fifteen (15) years
working experience in the field of roads and highway engineering.
5. Must have held a senior managerial position
with excellent and proven managerial record of not less than eight (8) years;
managing highly professional Government or private reputable organizations
involved in physical infrastructure development and maintenance.
6. Should have transport sector experience
with emphasis on the road sub-sector and a broad appreciation of road
development, project management, maintenance techniques and technologies.
7. Should have strategic focus attributes,
with the ability to rise above detail, to appreciate overall patterns, assess
values and see trends, patterns as demonstrated in business operations.
8. Have management experience, including
liaison with, communicating to, consulting with and influencing stakeholders in
order to attain set strategic objectives.
9. A good working knowledge of up to date
financial and organizational management processes is desirable.
10. Demonstrated experience in setting up a
credible public or private enterprise including developing and describing the
future vision in a way that encourages and motivates staff to be focused on
strategic objectives will be a significant advantage.
11. Integrity and strong ethical standards. To
lead by example in order to professionally evolve and develop the South Sudan
Roads Authority into a strong and sustainable entity.
12. Ability to develop and lead effective
teams through change and transition including appreciation and good
understanding of the work environment and trends, organizational performance and
the political and regulatory climate.
13. Able to develop and maintain strong
relationships with Government Ministries and agencies and key stakeholders in
the industry while promoting a climate of innovation, change and adaptation.
14. Consults and encourages sharing of
information within a team environment and across functional areas and able to
delegate decision making where appropriate, ensuring that staff have the
capability and knowledge to make sound decisions.
15. Ability to use Ms Office Suite and Road
based computer programs.
Duration of Engagement:
Three (03) years employment contract, renewable based on
performance.
Remuneration
Attractive Remuneration package.
Mode of Applying for the Position of Executive Director
In order to apply for this position, the applicant is required
to submit the following:
1. Application for the position;
2. A statement of motivation, not exceeding three (03) pages,
A4, line spacing 1.5, using Times New Roman, justifying why the applicant thinks
he or she is the best candidates for the position;
3. A detailed curriculum vitae,
4. A capability Statement – indicating the technical
understating of the Terms of Reference for the position, the working
experiencing, attainments and providing evidence of the attributes indicated in
the Person specifications,
5. Provide names, address telephone contacts of three
competent referees, one of them should be the current or most recent employer.
6. Notarized or certified copies of academic certificates and
transcripts,
7. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPDs),
activities in the last five years.
8. Indicate current and past remuneration for the last three
years. Relevant supporting documents will suffice.
The above documents constitute the
application for the position of Executive Director and the applicant is
required to endorse each page of the document(s) to be submitted. Given the
nature of position under consideration, no application submitted by email will
be entertained.
The said documents should be spiral bound.
One original copy and two photocopies, sealed in one envelope,
marked "Application for the Position of Executive Director – Southern Sudan
Roads Authority", addressed and delivered by hand or courier to:
The Undersecretary,
Ministry of Transport and Roads
Ministries Complex
Republic of South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan
Attention: Ms. Joan Alice,
Head of Legal Administration,
Ministry of Transport and Roads
The closing date for receiving applications is Monday, 15th
August 2011 at 5.00 p.m. local time.
Note: Only those candidates who meet
the above specifications will be considered.