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Job Title:   Cargo Manager

Organisation: Uganda
Airlines

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Uganda Airlines is
the flag carrier of Uganda. The company is a revival of the older Uganda
Airlines which operated from 1977 until 2001. It began flying in August 2019.

Job Summary:    The Cargo Manager is responsible for all
aspects of the day-to-day cargo business operations to ensure viability,
safety, efficiency and performance in accordance with the corporate objectives,
strategy, and plans.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Manage
every aspect of the business and company performance including full
responsibility for revenue, commercial relationships, operational activities
and financial control.

·       
Responsible
for the revenue activities of the air cargo business in the local markets,
implementation of a global commercial sales plan and leading customer and sales
activities.

·       
Responsible
for the development and sustaining of strong customer relationships (freight
forwarders, contract service providers, retail, and other revenue sources) and
direct solicitation to said customers.

·       
Meet
revenue targets through the execution of pre-planned sales and measure results
against plans.

·       
Oversee,
monitor, and evaluate the operation’s performance to ensure increased
profitability, productivity, and market share.

·       
Devise
and implement operational standards and constantly evaluate the quality of
service through quantitative and objective measures. Establish clear
accountabilities, processes & standards and ensure compliance across the
company

·       
Play a
pro-active role in anticipating and solving problems before they occur and in
implementing innovative solutions to achieve competitive advantage.

·       
Identify
staff requirements and training needs, establishing programs to develop and
motivate the team to achieve operational excellence.

·       
Perform
any other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by the relevant
authority. 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the Uganda Airlines Cargo Manager job must hold a University
degree or equivalent, A professional certification will be an added advantage.

·       
Strong
knowledge of airline technologies, processes, regulations, and standards as
applicable to cargo operations. (Such as IATA, ISAGO).

·       
Proficiency
in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other appropriate IT tools.

·       
Proven
experience in Cargo at Senior Management level for at least ten (10) years.

Competencies:

·       
A reputation
for honesty, integrity, and the associated ability to build strong checks and
balances into the organization.

·       
Strong
management, leadership skills that will drive profitability and high
performance in all areas of the business.

·       
Strong
problem-solving skills that will devise and maintain high-level operational
solutions in challenging situations.

·       
Proven
commercial ability and strong business acumen, to identify opportunities
through constant awareness of the market and competitor activities.

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their application letters, complete with Curriculum Vitae giving
two (2) referees, and copies of academic and professional certificates with one
passport size photograph (one full size photograph for Cabin Crew applicants)
should be submitted online, Click
Here or by post quoting the Job Reference number accordingly.

Applications should
be addressed to:

The Manager Human
Resources.

Uganda National
Airlines Company Ltd.

P.O. Box 431,
Entebbe, Uganda.

Only successful
applicants will be contacted.

Deadline:  10^th July 2020

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