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GRADE : E5
REPORTSTO : DIRECTOR, INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT: PROVINCIALDEVELOPMENTCOORDINATOR’SOFFICE MINISTRY : LOCALGOVERNMENTANDPUBLICWORKS
STATION : MASHONALAND EASTPROVINCE,
MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE, MASHONALAND CENTRALPROVINCE, MANICALAND PROVINCE, MATABELELAND NORTH PROVINCE, MATABELELANDSOUTH PROVINCE, MASVINGOPROVINCEAND MIDLANDSPROVINCE

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinate the implementation of appropriate urban infrastructure development policies and programmes in the Province.
2. Recommend appropriate urban infrastructure policies and programmes to the Director.
3. Recommend the review of existing policies, procedures and guidelines concerning the appraisal and approval of applications for urban infrastructure development and assess the progress towards achieving sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in the Province to the Director.
4. Develop urban sector policy and strategies for urban infrastructure development in consultation and coordination with other relevant Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
5. Facilitate dialogue with other stakeholders and development partners on infrastructure development and planning thematic areas, promote efficient use of resources and encourage participatory approaches to development planning, financing and sustainability.
6. Manage the conduct ofresearch programmes designed to increase efficiency and effectiveness of urban infrastructure, access to urban infrastructure and public transport services for urban areas in terms of demand, supply and efficiency and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
7. Coordinate urban community design policies, plans, design guidelines and written reports related to road improvements, landscape improvements, commercial development, residential development and integrated community design in the Province.
8. Incorporate sustainability principles in infrastructure development operations.
9. Provide professional and technical advice to Local Authorities, line Ministries and other stakeholders on matters relating to urban infrastructure development.

More Information

Job Application Details QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCEANDATTRIBUTES • A Degree in Rural and Urban Planning/Town Planning/Regional and Urban Planning/Architecture/Civil Engineering • A relevant Master's Degree would be an added advantage • Should be a member of a recognized professional body • At least 2 (two) years post qualification work experience in the Principal or Chief Officer or equivalent grade • Thorough knowledge of urban planning and development and local government policies and procedures • Thorough knowledge of specialization such as housing, zoning, historic preservation, and economic development • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the physical planning legislation and procedures • Ability to communicate at all levels • A good team leader and motivator • Ability to work under pressure • A strategic thinker Candidates, [especiallywomen], with relevant long-term experience at senior levels in the private sector or in the non-state enterprises domain, within and outside Zimbabwe, are encouraged to apply. Applicants who responded to the earlier advertisement ofthe Director and Deputy Director, Infrastructure Planning and Development posts for Harare and Bulawayo Provinces should not respond to this advertisement astheywill be considered alongside respondentstothis advertisement. Application letters, including detailed CVs and copies of certificates should reach the Public Service Commission by 8 March 2021 and should be addressed to: The Secretary Public Service Commission 9th Floor, Social Security Centre Corner Sam Nujoma Street/Julius Nyerere Way 263-788584848 [email protected]