Head – Planning, Policy and Research at the Edo State Transport Authority (ESTA)

Edo State Transport Authority is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head – Planning, Policy and Research

Location: Edo

 About Edo State Transport Authority: The Edo State Transport Authority (ESTA) has been establish by the Edo State Government as the sole Transport Authority with the responsibility to plan, implement, regulate and coordinate all transport and traffic activities in Edo State including transport modes (Bus, Rail, Air, Non-Motorized Transport Maritime), Policies and Transport Master Plan (TMP), Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA), Operation & Maintenance among other responsibilities highlighted in ESTA Law.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a specialization involving Transport Planning, Social Science, Psychology or a related field and ten years of research experience.
• Understanding of computer software associated with research, such as spreadsheets, statistical software, data warehousing, databases, inter/intranet, operating systems, and the integration of the above.
• Accreditation standards as it pertains to planning, research, and data to support the process.
• Communicator who can convey information to those he/she leads, and those he/ she supports.
• Research theory and methodology; advanced applied statistics; report writing; survey design.
• Critical thinker who recognizes and can advance the role of his/her division in supporting the Authority success.
• Knowledge and experience in leading comprehensive master planning, annual planning, and program review.
• Lead, plan, organize, and conduct analytical studies in various methodologies.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with other departments;
• Facilitate groups and build consensus; analyze and interpret complex data; effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Problem solver who can work with her/his peers and members of the division to gather relevant data, examine root causes, generate
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with other departments; Facilitate groups and build consensus; analyze and interpret complex data; effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Problem solver who can work with her/his peers and members of the division to gather relevant data, examine root causes, generate recommendations and implement solutions.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

 Application Closing Date
13th December, 2022.