Project Management

The Technical Director will be responsible for the implementation of the Ministry's Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) initiatives inclusive of monitoring the many facets of the construction, refurbishment and modernization of the community centres/facilities executed by various contractors to ensure compliance with the regulatory bodies/agencies.

The incumbent will be responsible for the technical work relating to construction and refurbishment projects as well as assisting in monitoring the timely execution and completion of physical infrastructure projects in the Ministry.

The Sites/Land Manager will be required to ensure the timely regularization of title to all lands being used for the programme, including lands to be acquired, lands already in use for community centres and lands in dispute.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be required to supervise and participate in the preparation of bills of quantity for buildings and related civil engineering projects. Work includes the valuation of work-in-progress awarded by contract and preparation of certificates authorizing interim payments and settlement of final accounts.

The incumbent is required to provide support in the planning, execution, monitoring and control of projects in a Ministry/Department. Duties include tracking project progress; assisting in budget preparation; monitoring work plan execution and in writing project related reports and other documentation and coordinating and scheduling of project meetings.

The incumbent is required to independently manage the activities of small to medium-sized projects or manage, under the supervision of a Programme Manager/Designated Officer, large and complex projects under a Ministry/Department programme or portfolio, ensuring that all the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timelines and budget. Duties include developing project plans, budget and schedules; implementing project plans; managing and leading project team; monitoring and managing project scope, risks and issues; and reporting on project activities to management and other stakeholders. Dependent on assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of duties of the position.

The incumbent is required to manage the activities of large scale and complex project(s) in a Ministry/Department; typically, these projects have a large budget and scope and carry significant risks and financial impact. Duties include ensuring that all the goals and objectives of the project(s) are accomplished within the prescribed timelines and budget, developing project plans, budget and schedules; implementing project plans; managing and leading project teams; monitoring and managing project scope, risks and issues; and responding on project activities to management and other stakeholders. Dependent on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of duties of the position.

The incumbent is required to direct and coordinate the development and implementation of a programme comprising multiple related projects in a Ministry/Department ensuring that the strategic goals, objectives and benefits of the programme are accomplished within prescribed timelines and budget. Duties include directing and coordinating the development of programme plans, budget, resources, schedules; implementing programme plans; leading and managing programme staff; monitoring and managing programme risks and issues; and reporting on programme activities. Dependent on arrangement, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of duties of the position.