Vacancy title:
Transport Assistant- Coxswain/Boat Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 30 2025

Duty Station:
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi P.O. Box 70863 | Kalangala | Kalangala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary:

Operate NFA boat in accordance with transport policy and relevant marine laws and
regulations.

Duties and responsibilities
 Operate and manage NFA boat and boat engine in accordance with the marine guidelines.
 Asses the weather conditions before operating the boat.
 Prepare and timely submit boat defects and repair requests.
 Ensure that the boat is regularly clean, serviced and maintained in a sound mechanical condition
according with the service chart.
 Record and maintain boat travel records in the log book and ensure that they are authorized by the
relevant supervisorkeep boat repair and maintenance records.
 Observe and comply with all relevant safety and marine regulations.
 Ensure that the boat is in sound running condition and safe by ensuring that it has sufficient fuel, oil and
lights are working properly.
 Ensure that the staff and property travelling on the board/water are safe and have protection/life jackets.
 Report and respond to any mechanical threats/problems with the boat and boat engine.
 Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, work experience and interpersonal attributes/competencies
 At least five (5) years’ experience in boat operation around Bugala or Kalangala Management area.
 Minimum of thirty (30) years of age.
 Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
 Training in mechanics will be an added advantage.
 Good decision making.
 Rough water navigation.
 High level of integrity, resilience and reliability.
 Self-respect, team building and organizational skills.
 Analytical and good communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: high school

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