Job Opportunity At Uganda Airlines- Security Manager

About US:

Uganda Airlines is the National Carrier of the Republic of Uganda based at Entebbe International Airport. It is headquartered in Entebbe, Wakiso District, Uganda, and operates from its hub in Entebbe International Airport. 

Job Summary:   The Manager Security will be responsible for managing the airline’s operational security functions and ensure that all staff and passengers comply with aviation security regulations. He/she will is also responsible for ensuring the safety of the public and his security staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitor the security status of the airport and recognize any possible threats or concerns.
• Analyze all the reports on security and inspections to ensure they are in accordance with security procedures.
• Deal with any issue that does not comply with the standard security procedures.
• Take lead on selection, recruitment and deployment of security employees.
• Participate in performing background checks on the employees that are hired.
• Ensure the orientation and training of new security staff.
• Conduct inspections of security on a daily basis around airline operational premises.
• Plan out an evacuation strategy and implement it incase such a situation arises.
• Routinely review security footages to identify suspicious activity.
• Coordinate with other security agencies.
• Update the airline security database regarding wanted individuals.
• Coordinate with the flight operations and maintenance personnel on security issues.
• Ensure the protection of the airline assets including aircraft, operational, maintenance and security equipment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Airlines Manager Security job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Aviation Science or any other related field from a recognized University  or institution.
• Knowledge of and experience in airport security operations will be of added advantage.
• Experienced professional in security management with a supervisory or managerial position.
• Detailed knowledge of public security and safety in an airport setting.
• Knowledge of security equipment and procedures that guarantee the safety of an airport.
• Adequate knowledge of all local, national and international airport security requirements.
• Able to handle security gadgets, software programs and other technologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis situations and or emergencies
• Flexibility to work at night and during weekends and to be available in emergencies at short notice.

How to Apply:

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 Interim Manager - Human Resources.

Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd.

P.O. Box 431, Entebbe, Uganda.

Deadline: 17^th September, 2018

Job Opportunity At Ministry of Works and Transport (Uganda)-Communications Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Participating in advocacy efforts aimed at all sectors of civil society in order to act as Spokesperson of the Ministry in consultation with the Minister and the Permanent Secretary and interfacing with the Public Relations Officer of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA);
• Developing and implementing public relations concepts for creating a positive image of the Ministry, i.e. building a good rapport with the media houses;
• Creating and managing information flow with the media houses and the general public;
• Ensuring positive customer care attitudes between the Ministry leadership, Ministry staff at all levels and the public;
• Gathering and evaluating information and public opinions and working out strategies for countering adverse ones;
• Providing information to Senior Information Scientist for the Ministry Website and Publications;
• Developing and managing the editing and publication of the Ministry Bulletin in liaison with Senior Assistant Secretary and the Ministry’s Editorial Board;
• Regularly coming up with proposals, issues/press releases, write ups, articles, open letters and other media releases that correct wrong impressions and promote the Ministry’s image;
• Coordinating the placement of Ministry Adverts in the Media;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism or Public Relations from a recognized University/Institution.
• Competencies: Ethics and Integrity; Interpersonal; Communication and Computer Skills; ability to adapt to multi-cultural settings; effective organisational and planning skills; time management skills; technical skills; report writing skills; negotiation skills; capacity for teamwork; innovation and concern for results, quality and standards.
• Age: Above 21 years

How to Apply:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant posts currently available in Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies. 

Applicants are advised to: -

• Apply ONLINE;
• Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree Transcript and Certificate only);
• Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents  format (PDF) is allowed;

Application Process:

• Visit the website, Click Here
• Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).
• If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.
• Click on Jobs then Advertised Jobs in the menu.  Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.
• Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.
• View the job details and click apply.
• Review your application and submit.
• You can only apply for a maximum of two (2) posts.

Deadline: 10th October, 2018 by Midnight

Job Opportunity At Uganda Airlines- Director Maintenance and Engineering

About US:

Uganda Airlines is the National Carrier of the Republic of Uganda based at Entebbe International Airport. It is headquartered in Entebbe, Wakiso District, Uganda, and operates from its hub in Entebbe International Airport. 

Job Summary:  The Director Maintenance and Engineering is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of high quality, cost effective, safe, efficient and reliable engineering and maintenance functions, which meet regulatory and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) requirements. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensure safe and efficient management of all aspects of the Airline's maintenance and engineering functions.
• Ensure that the Maintenance and Engineering Department is adequately resourced and managed.
• Ensure that all maintenance is carried out in a timely and efficient manner inline with approved standards.
• Prepare the annual budget and monitor the costs of maintenance and engineering operations within the approved budget.
• Manage and monitor all contracted maintenance organizations to ensure that the maintenance operations are in accordance with the agreed contractual terms.
• Ensure preparation, update, amendment and publication of the Company’s Approved Maintenance Procedures Manual (AMP) and Maintenance Control Manual (MCM), of both the Air Operator and the maintenance organisation.
• Liaise with the Quality Department to ensure that the company’s internal and external audits are carried out in accordance with the approved Audit Plan.
• Establish standards for employment of maintenance and engineering staff of the Company.
• Provide constant technical and reliability improvements for the aircraft fleet.
• Work in close cooperation with the Head of Procurement in determining terms of reference for proposals and service level agreements for technical handling, maintenance organisations, major maintenance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards, as applicable.
• Work in close cooperation with the commercial department to ensure that all aircraft are available during busy periods with minimum down time.
• Maintain effective communication with all parties involved in maintenance operations, continuing airworthiness and quality assurance.
• Negotiate for, monitor and implement third party agreements on behalf of Uganda Airlines.
• Oversee the delivery/re-delivery of aircraft on the behalf of Uganda Airlines from/to aircraft manufacturers and lessors.
• Participate in accidents and incidents investigation.
• Ensure effective management review and feedback to the Accountable Manager based on established measures, assessment of maintenance and operational experience with respect to continuing airworthiness and quality audits.
• Review safety recommendations resulting from technical and safety investigations/audits of operational and maintenance events and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
• On request of the Accountable Manager, report to the Board regularly on departmental performance and fleet status.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Airlines Director Maintenance and Engineering job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's License with appropriate airframe and power-plant or Avionics ratings.
• Aircraft maintenance and engineering management background and relevant experience in continuous airworthiness management.
• At least ten years of experience in aircraft maintenance, with five of those in a senior managerial role.
• Familiarity with aircraft types operated by the Uganda Airlines.
• Acceptable to the Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority, as part of AOC conditions.
• Membership of an aviation professional body is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

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 Interim Manager - Human Resources.

Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd.

P.O. Box 431, Entebbe, Uganda.

Deadline: 17^th September, 2018

Job Opportunity At Osiea- Program Officer: Democratic Governance and Rule of Law Program

                                                           

About US:

The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa OSIEA

's particular focus will be on pastoralism, land tenure governance, food systems and market access, governance and anti-corruption climate change and a fair investment framework. The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups. The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) is implementing the health and rights program which advances health rights in the region and current areas of focus include maternal health, harm reduction, palliative care, access to medicines, and health rights of marginalized populations.

Job Summary:  The Program Officer’s core duties will entail provision of technical support in identification and fostering of effective grant making relations in a dynamic, creative and committed manner with a focus on OSIEA’s democratic governance and rule of law programming in the Eastern Africa region. The program officer will particularly focus on right to information and freedom of expression programming in the region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide a bold vision for innovative work that will add value to the existing efforts in the region by identifying grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies to advance democratic governance and the rule of in Eastern Africa, particularly in relation to right to information and freedom of expression.
• Support the program in conducting relevant legal and policy analysis in the region for internal and external audiences.
• Support identification of capacity and institutional development opportunities in partner organizations (grantees).
• Support network/coalition/alliance building for joint advocacy with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.
• Oversee administrative duties within the program and supervision of consultants.
• Develop partnerships with the rest of the program staff in the identification and evaluation of emerging and key development trends and priorities in a particular region.
• Scan the external environment to ensure program relevance
• Engage with civil society actors, attend meetings, solicit and evaluate grant proposals, follow-up with grantees and potential grantees. Conduct site visits as necessary.
• Coordinate meetings, conferences, partnerships.
• Participate in writing, editing or commissioning reports and advocacy documents on the Democratic Governance and Rule of Law program.
• Conduct advocacy in collaboration with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.
• Represent OSIEA at key functions and meetings related to the Democratic Governance and Rule of Law program.
• Reporting and budget management (portfolio reviews, monitoring programme budget and expenditure etc.)
• Participate in program learning, knowledge generation and management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate must hold a  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Eight years of relevant work experience on human rights and social justice.
• Substantive knowledge and experience working on human rights, democratic governance, and rule of law in the Eastern Africa context particularly in relation to the right to information and freedom of expression.
• Experience in grant making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Extraordinary initiative, creativity, and capacity to think strategically.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people.
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Integrity, team work, diplomacy and professionalism will be essential.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated resumes and cover letters to jobs@osiea.org

Deadline: 28^th September 2018

Job Opportunities At Uganda Airlines-Captain Jobs

About US:

Uganda Airlines is the National Carrier of the Republic of Uganda based at Entebbe International Airport. It is headquartered in Entebbe, Wakiso District, Uganda, and operates from its hub in Entebbe International Airport. 

Job Summary:  The Captain will be designated for each flight under the Uganda Airlines Operations. The Captain will be in-charge of the safety, security and conduct of flight while on duty and supervise all actions and activities of other crew members who work on that flight.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Have authority for overall management of the entire flight, ensuring safety and security of the Aircraft and persons on board.
• Have authority to give all operationally required commands as he deems necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of aircraft and of persons or property carried therein.
• Have authority to disembark any person, baggage or any part of the cargo, which in his opinion, may represent a potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants.
• Not permit any person to be carried on-board the aircraft who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to the extent that the safety of the aircraft or its occupants is likely to be endangered.
• Have the right to refuse transportation of inadmissible passengers, deportees or persons in custody if their carriage poses any risk to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants.
• Ensure that all passengers are briefed on the location of emergency exits and the location and use of relevant safety and emergency equipment.
• Ensure that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with in accordance with the Operations Manual.
• In an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, he may take any measures deemed necessary under those circumstances. In such cases he may deviate from rules, operational procedures and methods in the interest of safety.
• Not permit any crew member to perform any activity during take-off, initial climb, final approach and landing except those duties required for the safe operation of the aircraft.
• Ensure that, during a particular flight, the entire crew adheres to duty and rest time limitations.
• Not permit a Flight Data Recorder to be disabled, switched off or erased during flight nor permit recorded data to be erased after flight in the event of an accident or an incident subject to mandatory reporting.
• Not permit a Cockpit Voice Recorder to be disabled or switched off during flight.
• Ensure that the pre-flight inspection has been carried-out and decide whether or not to accept the aircraft with unserviceability allowed by the CDL or MEL.
• Ensure that sufficient fuel is uplifted for the trip and aeroplane refueling is supervised.
• Check fuel caps/cover for security and correct installation after refuelling.
• Ensure that during taxi, take-off and landing or in turbulence, all passengers are safely secured in their seats with the seat belt sign on and all cabin baggage properly stowed.
• Ensure that cockpit crew wear shoulder harnesses up to Flight Level 150 and Cabin crew are properly secured in their seats during take-off and landing.
• Ensure that private /personal letters or parcels are not transported on Company aircraft.
• Be familiar with duties to be performed on the respective aircraft systems regarding handling of normal/abnormal and emergency procedures.
• Other than his overall responsibility, he is authorised to delegate tasks to his crew and to other suitable personnel. It is his duty to co-ordinate, supervise and check the tasks of his crew.
• He maintains good CRM, encourages teamwork and ensures that his crew members receive all information essential for the performance of their tasks.
• He co-ordinates the performance of flight deck related tasks and duties and decides on who acts as Pilot Flying (PF)
• In order to promote the aeronautical experience and knowledge of his Co-pilot, the Commander shall give him the opportunity to plan and conduct the flight, or portions thereof, under his supervision

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Airlines Director Captain job placement must hold a valid ATPL and IR.
• 4000 hours flying experience of which 500 hours as pilot-in-command on CRJ900 aircraft.
• A valid type rating on CRJ900 aircraft.
• Hold a Class 1 Medical.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Uganda's aviation regulations and the company's operations manuals.
• No Accident or Incident record.
• No criminal record.
• Minimum of level 4 of proficiency in English.
• Individual assessments for satisfactory command ability will be carried out as part of the interview process.
• Being a member of an aviation professional body is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

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 Interim Manager - Human Resources.

Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd.

P.O. Box 431, Entebbe, Uganda.

Deadline: 17^th September, 2018

Job Opportunities at Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA)

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) is a self-accounting institution of the East African Community. The Agency is inviting applications from qualified citizens of the Republics of Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania for the following positions in the Agency:

a) PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL LICENSING OFFICER (P3) (REF: CAS/HR/001/2018-2019)

b) PRINCIPAL AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES OFFICER (P3) (REF: CAS/HR/002/2018- 2019)

c) PRINCIPAL AERODROMES AND GROUND AIDS OFFICER (P3) (REF: CAS/HR/003/2018-2019)
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are advised to send their applications, duly filled and signed EAC-CASSOA Personal History Forms, photocopies of academic certificates and copies of national identity cards, birth certificates or bio data copies of passports showing the date of birth.

Applicants should quote the job advert reference number of the position applied for by either registered mail, courier, or email (all soft copies should be in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) and submit their applications not later than 28th September 2018 to:

Executive Director EAC CASSOA,
P.O. Box 873,
ENTEBBE- UGANDA,

Email: recruitment@cassoa.org

Note: Interested candidates are advised to read the detailed requirements of the above positions and consultancy on www.cassoa.org.