Architect III  

The National Program Management Office is responsible for managing and directing the Bus Rapid Transit and road-based public transport reform initiatives of DOTC nationwide. This office will: deal with matters relating to policies and strategies, assist Project Implementation Units, prepare new project proposals, and monitor the programs.

Responsibilities and Duties:*

1. Create and review infrastructure designs such as bus stops, depots, etc. for various public transport projects;
2. Advise on infrastructure requirements of various public transport projects and recommend solutions to issues that may arise during project design and implementation;
3. Identify common bottlenecks and constraints to physical progress, bring these to the attention of key decision-makers, including the National Steering Committee, and assist in addressing such problems;
4. Prepare quarterly reports on progress of various projects under NPMO; organize meetings with project teams to diagnose any project issues and assist in addressing the key issues;
5. Serve as project manager/officer during the project planning stage, overseeing the conceptualization, preparation and processing of selected BRT and road-based public transport reform projects, including obtaining all required governmental approvals;
6. Prepare a user-friendly project cycle manual that can help to orient new staff and consultants and be used also as a quick reference for project managers/officers in NPMO; and
7. Prepare the projects for turn-over to the Project Implementation Units.

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*Please note that the vacancy post is Job Order, renewable every 6 months.