Job Description
• Draft Railway policies to be developed by the Government and undertake their review when required;
• Draft laws aimed at governing the railway industry and undertake their review when required;
• Monitor the implementation of national and regional policies and laws related to railway;
• Participate in the technical national, bilateral and/or multilateral negotiations, workshops, meetings about railway development, management, operations and services and; produce briefs and/or reports for the Senior Management attention;
• Keep updated on the new developments and technologies in railway industry and advise the management on the innovative ways to promote the railway industry considering the national and regional context;
• Participate in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for different railway related studies; spearhead the review of associated reports and monitor the implementation of the study findings;
• Work with relevant institutions to review and check adequacy of design of railway infrastructure by design teams or consultants;
• Provide technical advice for track design during railway construction, upgrading and rehabilitation works when required;
• Advise the Government on alternative and cost effective solutions for the design of railway infrastructure;
• Follow up on all projects related to railway development and provide timely reports to the supervisor;
• Participate in the development of railway capacity building plan and its implementation;
• Handle all the office railway related files.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Railway Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Railway Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Railway
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Railway Infrastructure Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Railway System
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Road & Railway Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Railway Infrastructure Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Railway System
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Road & Railway Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Railway Engineering Construction Management
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Transport sector policy analysis and formulation skills;
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Knowledge of urban transportation and urban transport software
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Knowledge on transport economics models/ software
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Understanding of national, regional and international contexts of railway and cable car transportation
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Knowledge of the legal framework relevant to Transport Safety and Licensing
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Knowledge in transport drainage design guidelines and infrastructure
