Job Title: Transport Officer
Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager
About US:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under
the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the
elaboration of standards and quality of products and services so as to
facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers.
the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the
elaboration of standards and quality of products and services so as to
facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers.
Job Summary: The Transport Officer will be responsible for
overseeing UNBS fleet, dispatching of Drivers, monitoring vehicle movement,
ensuring timely and proper maintenance and repairs, tracking fuel usage and
consumption rates.
overseeing UNBS fleet, dispatching of Drivers, monitoring vehicle movement,
ensuring timely and proper maintenance and repairs, tracking fuel usage and
consumption rates.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, organise and
coordinate vehicle movements through proper supervision of all Drivers - Develop and implement
guidelines and procedures for fleet management at the Bureau - Maintain proper
inventory of all components of vehicles, and ensure they are maintained
and checked frequently. - Keenly track repairs
and costs as part of monitoring and overseeing the repair processes. - Prepare requisitions
for servicing, repair and maintenance at the appropriate garages. - The incumbent will
assess and analyze the quotations submitted by Garages inclusive service,
repairs, battery, seat cover and tyre replacement among others to
determine value for money. - The Transport Officer
will propose improvements in the existing transport processes, systems and
tools. - Track vehicle and fuel
usage and consumption rates; ensure that potential problems or fuel misuse
is raised to management. - Track vehicle
registration and insurance and liaise with procurement to ensure these are
always renewed in a timely manner. - Check and analyse UNBS
vehicle logs information weekly, make corrections where necessary and sign
off in each log to verify that this has been done. - Periodically collect
vehicle logs from the field and review them for accuracy and follow up on
field transport operations. - Collect daily and
weekly vehicle checklists, verify their accuracy, and work with drivers to
correct any problems.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the
UNBS Transport Officer job opportunity should hold a bachelor’s Degree in
Mechanical Engineering or Automobile engineering from a recognized
University/Institution. Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or
Automobile engineering from a recognized University/Institution - A minimum of three
years’ experience in motor vehicle transport operations and management in
a reputable Institution - Demonstrated ability
to assess potential mechanical problems and advise on preventive
maintenance and repair procedures - Possess a valid
driving license with at least 2 classes. - Ability to provide
leadership to transport and mechanical staff - Excellent verbal and
written communication skills - Excellent independent
judgment and decision-making skills - Age: Between
25 and 35 years.
How to Apply:
All interested and eligible persons with the requirements may submit
their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications
and detailed CV’s with mobile telephone numbers indicated and copies of valid
National IDS can apply online: Click Here or email
their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications
and detailed CV’s with mobile telephone numbers indicated and copies of valid
National IDS can apply online: Click Here or email
to: [email protected] or send their applications to the address;
The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Bweyogerere Industrial Park,
Plot 2-12 Kyaliwajala Road,
P.O. Box 6329, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 16th March 2018 by 5:00pm
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