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Assistant Manager Property Energy and Marine
Assistant Manager Property Energy and Marine

Job ID #: 75413
Location: Kampala
Functional Area: Underwriting - Commercial Lines
Business Line: Chartis
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree (or equivalent)
Relocation Provided: No
Travel Percentage: 0

Position Description
To handle the accounts allocated to the position and ensure all underwriting work is done professionally and efficiently in accordance with set service standards and underwriting guidelines. The position also seeks to market the company products through agents and brokers to ensure business growth.

The basic premise of the job is that proper risk assessment, sound underwriting skills and efficient service delivery are key to account retention and attraction of new business to enable AIG meets its key objectives.
Position Requirements
Basic University Degree from a recognized Institution, preferably with a bias in Business Management/Administration, Actuarial Science or Statistics. Added qualification in insurance will be recommended for further career development.

3-5 years in a general insurance environment

Inter-personal Skills
Sales and Marketing skills
Negotiation skills
Verbal and written communication
Computer Skills,
Good Analytical skills
Innovative
About Us
Chartis is a world leading property-casualty and general insurance organization serving more than 40 million clients in over 160 countries and jurisdictions. With a 90-year history, one of the industry's most extensive ranges of products and services, deep claims expertise and excellent financial strength, Chartis enables its commercial and personal insurance clients alike to manage virtually any risk with confidence. For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.Chartisinsurance.com.

At Chartis we support and encourage a diverse work environment. EOE.

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Position: Marine Technician /Deckhand
Reporting to; Marine Captain
Age limit 30-45 years
Location: Jinja
Salary scale: UR 6

Core Duties:
a) Understands the work of a Captain and Marine Engineer.
b) Undertake repair and servicing of outboard engine for launches,
c) Make reports of the state of the boat structures.
d) Work with maintenance section to repair wooden structures in the institute.
e)Provide appropriate fishing gears to scientist/stakeholders for their experimental/harvesting work on various water bodies for harvesting various aquatic life.
f) Design and construct appropriate gears for experimental use in lakes, ponds, rivers, and swamps.
g) Carry out repairs on gears that may have been damaged.
h) Work with stakeholders on the use of various fishing gears,
i) Test various gears to sea their effectiveness of the environment,
j) Supervising Coxswains/Deckhands in use of gears.
k) Carry out servicing on marine engines, generators, and water pumps and other mechanical equipment.
I) Undertake watch keeping duties while on vessel during cruises

Qualifications:
a) Diploma in fishing methods and gear technology or equivalent with relevant training in Seamanship/navigation and handling of marine vessels. Additional qualifications will be advantageous.
b) Minimum of three years in the fishing industry.
c) Navigational and mechanical knowledge will be added advantages.

Application procedures:
Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates, referee recommendation letters and testimonials should be addressed to:
Head Human Resource and Administration;
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute
P.O. Box, 343 Jinja. Closing date is 4th November 2010.

Only successful applicants will be invited for interviews at short notice. Applicants not receiving a response within one week of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT VACANCIES SHOULD BE OBTAINED FROM: www.firi.go.ug AND CLICK ON JOB OPPORTUNITIES .NaFIRRi is an equal opportunity employer.

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