DIRECTOR TRANSPORT (The Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services & Transport)

The Director of Transport provides professional and organizational leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic policy frameworks and responses which enable the achievement of the Ministry’s planned outcome and alignment with broader government objectives. The Director provides expert strategic advice to Deputy Secretary Operations regarding current, evolving or emerging transport policy issues to facilitate executive decision making.   

Key Responsibilities

The position will achieve its purpose through the following key duties:

1. Provide strategic evidence-based advice and support to the Senior Management on the formulation and implementation of transport policies;

2. Lead professionals and Transport development activities within the Ministry to effectively deliver the agreed projects;

3. Participate in and contribute to strategic and business planning process, aligning policy review and development priorities and resources to support organizational objectives and outcomes;

4. Establish and sustain effective working relationships with transport officers and key stakeholders across the public sector, Statutory Authorities more generally to optimize engagement, consultation, negotiation and facilitation of transport alignment, implementation and response;

5. Identify, evaluate and critically analyze highly complex and political sensitive issues and concerns affecting transport outcomes to deliver evidence-based decision making and develop logical, practical and well balanced policy resolutions;

6. Actively contribute to all corporate requirements on the Ministry, including planning, budgeting and selection activities where required;

7. Identify and manage risks associated with transport policies and projects, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place; and

8. Ensure all transport policies and projects comply with national and international regulations and standard

Knowledge & Experience

1. Must have experience at Management Level in the Public or Private organization;
2. Building strong collaborative relationships at the most senior level, working collectively to fulfill goals and objectives in partnership with executive-level colleagues;
3. Achieving positive results by working collegiality across functions and boundaries;
4. Working strategically in a senior policy role, successfully putting into practice high-level plans that you’ve developed;
5. Working successfully with a wide range of people, using sensitivity and diplomacy to influence and build positive relationships at every level

Skills & Abilities

1. Effective decision making skills and attentions to detail and high level of accuracy;
2. Demonstrate ability to build and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally;
3. Excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills;
4. Effective written communication skills;
5. Effective verbal, listening and communication skills;
6. Strong analytical skills to assess complex issues and develop practical solutions;
7. Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the team and wider organization;
8. Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. and

Additional Information

Applicants for employment in the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Works and Transport must be Fijian Citizens, under Age 60, in sound health, with a clear police record. The successful applicant will be required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance as a condition of employment.

The Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are encouraged from all eligible, qualified applicants. Only the specific knowledge, experience, skills and abilities required for the job will be considered in assessing the relative suitability

Contact Information

For more information please contact the HR Team on 3384-111.