Transport Assistant- Coxswain/Boat Operator Job at National Forestry Authority (NFA)

National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Transport Assistant- Coxswain/Boat Operator Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: April 30 2025

Hiring Organization: National Forestry Authority (NFA)

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 logbook and ensure that they are authorized by the relevant supervisor keep 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.