Director, Vehicle Inspection and Registration - DVLA

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR, VEHICLE INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION (VIR)

REPORTS TO : CHIEF EXECUTIVE

LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE, ACCRA

JOB PURPOSE

To provide technical, operational and administrative direction for the performance of the DVLA's Vehicle Inspection and Registration functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inputs for the formulation of policies relating to VIR functions of the Authority.
• Oversee the administration and supervision of work in the Division

• Ensure the implementation of programs, plans and activities of the Division
• Establish, monitor and review standards and methods for training of vehicle examiners
• Establish and review standards and guidelines for the establishment and examination of motor vehicle inspection centres Ensure the co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation of operations of Vehicle Inspection Centres (VICs).
• Supervise the collation of annual and other periodic reports forthe Division
• Supervise the collation of inputs of the Division for the preparation of the annual budget of the Authority
• Appraise the performance of subordinate staff of the Division
• Coordinate the conduct of investigation into cases in respect of vehicles inspection and registration functions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of data on registered motorvehicles

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Mechanical/Auto/Agric. Engineering, Transport Planning & Engineering or other related disciplines from an accredited tertiary institution.
• A minimum of ten (10) years post-qualification relevant work experience in the transport industry, five (5) years of which must be in a Senior Management position in a reputable organisation.
• Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrable ethical leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Negotiating, Diplomacy, Lobbying and sourcing of funds.
• Strong knowledge in Public Administration and Public Policy Analysis.
• Good knowledge in contract negotiations.
• Strong project and operations management skills
• Good knowledge in financial, procurement and auditing and labour regulations. Strong problem solving skills.
• Organizational development and change management.
• Computing and financial resource management.
• Must have a valid driver's licence.