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Job Title: Technician (2 Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) is a Statutory Body established by UNMA Act, 2012. The Act empowers UNMA to provide for the control and development of technically sound and scientific meteorological services in Uganda.

Job Summary:  To support the daily maintenance of UNIVIA physical assets and properties under direction of Senior Technician;

Carry out the installation, maintenance and calibration of meteorological equipment and facilities required for measuring and recording weather parameters are done in accordance with National and International requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake repairs on UNMA assets and properties as directed by supervisor;
• Compile inventory controls for cost effective operations and submit to supervisor fortion;
• Monitor contractual works and report to supervisor;
• Alert property manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur;
• Installation of all Meteorological equipment and facilities required for measuring and recording weather parameters in accordance with National and International requirements;
• Maintenance and repair of meteorological equipment and facilities at aerodromes by ensuring that routine checks are conducted as scheduled;
• Conduct scheduled calibration of meteorological equipment at meteorological stations and offices;
• Maintain log book for all equipment and activities undertaken during the operations with regard to repairs and maintenance;
• Carry out an inventory of all equipment, tools and facilities;
• Train users of meteorological equipment and facilities on proper operational use;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a Diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or ICT;
• Radio, Television and Electronics Technician (RTET) part I and II;
• BSc degree in any of the fields above is an added advantage;
• Other Meteorological training related to Meteorology Instruments and Instrument maintenance as prescribed by WMO is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All applications must be accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience, present position, certified copies of professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include a copy of their National Identity Card and three (3) referees (including their names, workplace and contact details).

Females are encouraged to apply and applications should be physically delivered to the address below;

The Ag: Executive Director,

Uganda National Meteorological Authority

Plot 22/28 Port Bell Road, Luzira

P.O Box 7025

Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 15^th June 2022

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