Chief Officer Maritime Jobs – Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT)

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Job Title:       Chief Officer  
Organisation: Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Captain
Salary: Shs. 3,150,000/= 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.
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.
Job Summary: The Chief Officer is responsible for performing
vessel navigation watch duties and all deck department operations
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Managing the entire cargo operation including
    loading, unloading and cargo gears and cargo carried on board ship.
  • Accountability of the stability of the ship
    and in-charge for maintenance of cargo gears and cargo carried on board
    the ship.
  • Ensure that all the life saving and
    firefighting appliances of the vessel is operational.
  • Scheduling and distributing work to deck crew
    and take part in conflict resolution.
  • Maintenance of ship’s hull, garbage
    management for the deck and accommodation part of the ship.
  • Managing of the ballast and de-ballasting
    operation done on board.
  • Ensure that all the crew members are
    complying with latest relevant rules of MARPOL, SOLAS and STCW.
  • Managing trainings in all the above
    regulations and conventions in accordance to government policy.
  • Managing supply and revenue records, purchase
    order, requisition, and other paper work on behalf of the Ministry.
  • In charge of supervising and monitoring
    overall safety for the deck crew and passengers on board ship.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The Chief Officer must possess a minimum of
    Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or equivalent.
  • Possess at least Class III Certificate of
    Competency of a navigation officer from a recognised Marine Institution.
  • Recorded seat-time of not less than 10 years,
    five of which MUST have been at a senior rank e.g. Master/Chief Officer/
    Chief Engineer of a vessel not less than 50GRT.
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills
  • Physically able to work for long hours in all
    weather conditions
  • Previous experience on Inland Water ways and
    specifically on Lake Victoria would be an added advantage.
  • Age: 30 years and above
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;
The
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry
of Works and Transport,
P.O.
Box 7174 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 11th July, 2016

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