Job Title: Captain
Organisation: Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Mechanical Engineer, Ministry of Works and
Transport
Transport
Salary: Shs. 4,500,000/= per month
About US:
The
Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) exists to formulate policies, plans, set
standards, build capacity carry out advocacy, regulate, monitor and evaluate
the Works and Transport Sector. The Ministry also provides policy and strategic
guidance to parastatal bodies under its supervision namely, Uganda National
Roads Authority (UNRA), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Uganda Railways
Corporation (URC). In regard to Uganda Road Fund (URF), and MoWT provides
political and operational oversight in collaboration with the Ministry of
Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) exists to formulate policies, plans, set
standards, build capacity carry out advocacy, regulate, monitor and evaluate
the Works and Transport Sector. The Ministry also provides policy and strategic
guidance to parastatal bodies under its supervision namely, Uganda National
Roads Authority (UNRA), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Uganda Railways
Corporation (URC). In regard to Uganda Road Fund (URF), and MoWT provides
political and operational oversight in collaboration with the Ministry of
Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
About MV Kalangala:
The
“MV Kalangala” is a modern multi-purpose marine vessel providing transport
services between Kalangala District and the Mainland. The vessel meets
International Standards and is fully classed and Insured accordingly.
“MV Kalangala” is a modern multi-purpose marine vessel providing transport
services between Kalangala District and the Mainland. The vessel meets
International Standards and is fully classed and Insured accordingly.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring the safety of the ship, passengers
and crew through:- - Overall management and maintenance of the
ship to seaworthiness standards - Regular conduct of safety and emergency
drills. - Supervising safe loading and offloading.
- Responsible for preparing the vessel for
surveys and docking. - Perform any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Captain must possess a minimum of Uganda
Advanced Certificate of Education or equivalent. - Possess at lease Class III Certificate of
Competency of a navigation officer from recognised Marine institution. - Recorded Sea time of not less than 10 years,
five of which MUST have been either as Master or Chief Mate of a vessel
not less than 50GRT. - Previous experience on Inland Water ways and
specifically on Lake Victoria would be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send handwritten
applications with a detailed and certified Curriculum Vitae (CV) including
telephone contacts (office and mobile), e-address; Copies of Certificates and
Testimonials; and two recent coloured passport size photographs to the
undersigned;
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send handwritten
applications with a detailed and certified Curriculum Vitae (CV) including
telephone contacts (office and mobile), e-address; Copies of Certificates and
Testimonials; and two recent coloured passport size photographs to the
undersigned;
The
Permanent Secretary,
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry
of Works and Transport,
of Works and Transport,
P.O.
Box 7174 Kampala. Uganda
Box 7174 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 11th July, 2016
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