Transport Officer Job at Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Transport Officer

Jobs at:
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

Deadline of this Job:
not later than 5:00 pm, 25 August 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a corporate body responsible for regulation of civil aviation in Uganda. It manages Entebbe International Airport (EIA) and thirteen other upcountry aerodromes. CAA carries out its work in conformity with International Aviation Authority Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended Partices (SARPs). The Authority now plans to recruit suitably qualified Ugandans of impeccable integrity and commitment to fill the following position in its establishment as detailed below:

JOB REF : CAA/ADV/EXT/05/2017Assistant
POST: Assistant Transport Officer
REPORTS TO : Transport Officer
SALARYGRADE: 9
VACANCIES: 01
AGE: Should be between 25to 35 years of Age.

JOB PURPOSE The position exists to provide assistance to the Transport Officer in the provision of adequate and efficient transport service to CAA for conducting of business.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Transport Management Process.

  • Prepares vehicle movement passes as per authorization to ensure that vehicles are used for official authorized business only;
  • Prepares and monitors shift rosters for Drivers to ensure full transport coverage for the company at all times;
  •  Prepares and monitors fuel orders and ensures that correct procedures are followed to avoid any losses to the company.
  • Analyses fuel consumption per vehicle to check for faults on the vehicles and also to guard against misuse of fuel and vehicles by staff;
  • Supervises Drivers during shift work to ensure smooth running of the section at all times.

Record maintenance.

  • Follows correct and efficient billing procedure to allocate costs appropriately to all vehicles and authorizations;
  • Maintains up to date and correct records for fuel usage and vehicle maintenance for costing purposes;
  • Separates fuel and repair costs associated with projects and ensures accuracy in the billing for the project costing;
  • Maintains accurate records on breakdowns and misuse of vehicles by Drivers for accountability purposes;
  •  Prepares input into the weekly, monthly and annual reports in running and maintenance costs for vehicles to assist in transport cost control.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  • An honors degree in Social Science and Administration or Sociology or in Business Administration;
  • Relevant work experience of at least 3 years in a reputable organization;
  • Must have proven ability to supervise others;
  • Must have outstanding understanding of logistics management;
  • Must be computer literate in MSWord, MS Excel, MS Power Point and computerized HR systems.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE.
Should be persons of very high and unquestionable integrity. Any reported cases of questionable integrity both before and after interview as well as post appointment will lead to his/her cancellation from the process or termination of Employment.

Job application procedure
Applications with detailed.CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the job reference number clearly marked at the top left hand corner of the envelope should be sent to the address shown below. Please indicate your (day time) phone contact.

The Director Human Resource &
Administration
Civil Aviation Authority (Head Office)
P.0. BOX 5536
KAMPALA

To be received not later than 5:00 pm, 25 August 2017
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CAA is an equal opportunity employer.

lt is the duty of the applicant to ensure that his/her application is received by the indicated date. Late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Job Info
Job Category: Transportation jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: not later than 5:00 pm, 25 August 2017
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Posted: 12-08-2017
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-08-2017
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 12-08-2061
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