Who We Are An autonomous road agency, responsible for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of international trunk roads linking centres of international importance and crossing international boundaries or terminating at international ports(Class A road), national trunk roads linking internationally important centres (Class B roads), and primarily roads linking provicially important centres to each other or two higher-classroads (Class C roads). Our Vision A leading Highways Authority committed to quality, safe and adequate National Trunk Roads. Our Mission To construct and manage national trunk roads that enhance socio-economic growth and prosperity. Our Mandate To Manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain national roads. Our Core Functions Constructing, upgrading, rehabilitating and maintaining roads Class A, B, C roads. Implementing road policies in relation to national roads. Ensuring adherence to the rules and guidelines on axle load control prescribed under the traffic act and any regulations under this act. Ensuring that the quality of roads works is in accordance with such standards as may be defined by the minister. Collecting and collating all such data related to the use of national roads as may be necessary for efficient forward planning under this act.Job Description Overseeing Finance, HR Management, ICT and Administration activities in the Authority; Formulating and developing policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Finance, HR Management,ICT and Administration services; Developing and maintaining team capability and culture that reflect the values which facilitates performance, professionalism and initiative by staff throughout the Authority; Championing value-for-money and model cost-effective measurement techniques for assessing output quality delivered by Finance. ICT, HRM and Administration services; Ensuring financial prudence and discipline for Financial Accounting, Planning, treasury management and budgetary controls in compliance with PFM Act 2012 and IPSAS; Maintaining financial records and submission of statutory returns and financial statements; Liaising with Development Partners and other external parties on all financial matters; Preparing of annual budgets and provision of technical support to non- finance line managers during the budget making process; Assessing HR requirements for the Authority and preparing human resource plans on how to ensure that the right people are in the right places at the right time; Conducting training and development programmes based on training and competence needs assessments; and Managing the Authority's compensation and reward policy. Job Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: Cumulative period of (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been the grade of Assistant Director and above in a relevant specialization or in a comparable position; Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:-Human Resource Management/Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance,Economics,Business Management/Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management/ Development, Public Administration, Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing; A valid professional certificate/license from a relevant professional body where applicable; Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives, and ability to relate them to management of the corporate services function.