27 January 2016

Several Ferry Operator Vacancies - Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)






Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)


Duty Station:  Kampala,

Uganda


The

Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament;

The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on

1st July 2008.  The mandate of UNRA is to

develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general

roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.


Job Summary: The Ferry Operator will be responsible for

navigating the ferry safely in accordance with safety and marine navigation guidelines.

The Operator will also be responsible for directing the operation of the vessel

in accordance with the Ferry Operations Manual and applicable occupational

health and safety regulations. In addition, the Operator will also be responsible

for signalling to passengers and motor vehicles to embark and disembark.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Signal passengers and motor vehicles to

    embark and disembark;

  • Navigate the ferry safely in accordance with

    safety and marine navigation guidelines;

  • Actively participate in conducting training

    drills;

  • Conduct periodic inspections of the ferry to

    ensure that the ferry is always in good working condition and report any

    deficiencies or irregularities in its operation;

  • Ensure that passengers are recorded and that

    the safety provisions are observed;

  • Operate hydraulic ramps to facilitate the

    safe disembarkation of ferry passengers;

  • Manage all ferry operations.

  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Ferry

    Master


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant for the UNRA Ferry Operator

    vacancy should hold an Ordinary Diploma in Marine/Nautical Science,

    Mechanical Engineering, or any other relevant qualification;

  • Relevant Industrial Training Experience while

    at the Institute/college is mandatory;

  • Working experience will be an added

    advantage;

  • Computer literacy skills

  • High degree of integrity;

  • Excellent track record of outstanding

    performance;

  • Ability to work as part of a team;

  • Excellent oral and written communication

    skills;

  • Excellent interpersonal, particularly

    staff/management relation skills

  • Ability to deliver accurate results in a timely

    manner and in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.


All

suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their

handwritten application letters, filled application form (Download

Here
) , an updated CV with copies of academic documents and two referee

letters (one of whom should be work-related) to the UNRA Kyambogo Training

Centre addressed to the:


Office

of the Director Human Resource,


Uganda

National Roads Authority,


Plot

5 Lourdel Road Nakasero, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala.


Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and

Canvassing or lobbying by applicants will lead to disqualification. Candidates

who present forged documents/testimonials will be arrested and prosecuted.


Deadline: Monday, 1st February 2016 by 17.00 hours




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