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Organization: Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation

Department: Department of Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine

Title: Chief Policy Analyst

Responsible to: Minister Principal Secretaries

Supervises directly: Director-Policy x 1, Senior Policy Analyst x 1, Policy Analyst x 1

Working Hours: Normal: 8am to 4pm + after working hours and weekends (whenever required)

Job Description

Overall Responsibilities

The Chief Policy Analyst shall be responsible to the Minister of the Transport Ministry and shall assist the Department of Land Transport and the Department of Civil Aviation. Ports & Marine to formulate and review Strategic Plans and policies relating to Transportation, which include Air, Maritime and Land Transport and attends to all International responsibilities and Organisations needs.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the Division responsible for Policy and Strategy
2. Coordinate the development and prioritization of work of activities for the Division
3. Ensure the implementation of the Division’s work plans, programmes and projects
4. Coordinate the formulation of the Strategic Plan of the Department
5. Design and conceptualize national studies, surveys and programmes in the transport sector
6. Coordinate research and analysis on transport issues (land, air and maritime transportation)
7. Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national plans and programmes
8. Review and carry out strategic policy planning and development in relation to national transport policies
9. Propose recommendations to Government to update and adjust national and sectoral policies, strategies and programme, as may be necessary
10. Ensure the development and collection of statistical information on land transportation
11. Co-ordinate efforts to examine transport trends and their implications for the country’s future development
12. Co-ordinate the monitoring and evaluation of policies, plans and programmes
13. Participate in meetings of the Management Committee of the Ministry
14. Preparing relevant paper for the Principal Secretary and Minister of the Ministry
15. Speech and report writing and editorial duties linked to the Ministry
16. Represent the Department on various national committees or Boards
17. Liaise with relevant national development partners to ensure the development of an integrated approach to make development more equitable and accountable
18. Establish close working relationship with international partners
19. Identify the needs of the Division to ensure its smooth overall functioning.
20. Prepare and Manage the Budget of the Division

Benefits

Salary Band: B6 – B8

Job Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Social Science, Economics, Resource Management, Law or related field, plus three years as a Principal Policy Analyst/Principal Planning Officer or five years relevant work experience or two years post qualifying work experience
• Degree in Transport/Planning/Economics or related field plus 5 – 7 years relevant working experience.

Training/ Skills

• Management skills, Decision Making skills, Negotiating skills, Good Communications skills

Personal Characteristics

• Hard working, Responsible & Reliable, Ability to work under pressure, Flexible & Understanding

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or should forward their applications (CV, certificate and references, copy of ID or passport photo) or contact the Human Resources & Administration – Ministry of Transport – 1^st Floor Quadrant Building, Victoria, Tel No. 467 4200, Email: hrtransport@gov.sc

Closing Date: Friday 28th February 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.