THE UNITS / SECTIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF FEEDER ROADS

The section is responsible for developing proposals, setting standards and providing benchmarks for feeder roads development in the country. It is also responsible for the survey, design and monitoring of improvement and major rehabilitation works on roads. It is also responsible for the development of major box culverts and bridges. The units are :

• SURVEY & DESIGN
• BRIDGE PROJECTS
• PROJECT MONITORING

Survey and Design  :- The sub-Section is to undertake Right of Way survey (ROW) to physically establish the limits of new roads adjacent to private and public property boundaries. It also conducts Road alignment surveys to collect data and undertake geometric designs.

Bridge Projects  :- It is responsible for the development and maintenance of major box culverts and bridges in the country.

Project Monitoring  :- The sub-Section is responsible for the development and application of monitoring and evaluation systems for purposes of assessing the operational effectiveness of the Department’s strategies and interventions. It also ensures the provision of an effective basis for measuring the various stages of project implementations and also provide an objective basis for assessing the quality of such road networks.

The Section provides technical leadership for all maintenance and Procurement activities for the Department. It also ensures a very good maintenance culture is adhered to by all stakeholders; as well as the provision of technical support on procurement and contract management processes for the Department. The units are:

• MAINTENANCE
• ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT
• GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Maintenance  :- The sub-Section provides technical leadership for all maintenance activities in DFR. It ensures the management of roads with focus on Bridge and Project maintenance.

Road Asset Management  :-The sub-Section maintains inventory on all road networks and road infrastructure and serves as a one stop data source for all such projects for the Department. It provides up to date information for decision making at all times and ensures the management of the database.

General Administration  -This sub-Section ensures that services and facilities necessary to support the administrative and human resources functions of the Departmentare available. It also ensures the provision of an effective and efficient system for internal checks. The units include the following   :

1. Human Resource Management :- This section manages the files and records of staff in the Department pertaining to recruitment, leave, promotion, salary issues, transfer, performance appraisal, etc. It is also responsible for the training of staff (internal and external) in all areas relating to the operations of the Department.

2. Records Management :- It ensures that documents and information are properly stored to ensure confidentiality and easy accessibility.

3. Transport :- The sub-Section is responsible for the proper management and provision of an efficient transport system for the efficient running of Department.

4. Estates :- This sub-Section provides advice on estate management issues and ensures that repairs and works on facilities/infrastructure and other built assets are properly carried out in the Department.

5. Security :- This sub-Section is responsible for ensuring the safety of all staff and property of the Department.

6. Logistics and Stores :- It ensures the proper purchase and management of all logistics of the department. It is responsible for the storage of all goods procured and ensures that stocks are replaced on time at the Department.

This Unit ensures proper financial management and administration at the Department. It also safeguards the interest of the Department in all financial transactions relating to revenue and expenditure. It conducts financial operations, compiles and implements budget controls, manages accounts and prepares financial reports for the Department. It is also responsible for the preparation of all financial records on projects and programmes for coordinators, managers and auditing.

This Unit ensures systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve effectiveness of risk management, control and the administrative processes at the Department to add value and improve its operations.

This section manages and maintains DFR's IT systems , equipment and infrastructure.The sub-Section develops IT strategies and framework, manages outsourced services, develops capacity of staff, prepare and updates standards procedures, controls and reporting requirements for the management and utilization of DFR's IT systems.