Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)-Electrician

 Job Title: Electrician (3 Positions)

Organisation: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Electrical Engineer


About CAA:
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a corporate body responsible for the regulation of Civil Aviation in Uganda. It manages Entebbe International Airport and 13 other aerodromes upcountry. CAA carries out its work in conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).

Job Summary:
The Electrician will ensure availability of reliable electrical power to the airport users, equipment on a 24-hour basis.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Electrical repair and maintenance process:

Undertakes scheduled and unscheduled work ensuring that standards and good practice is adhered to.
Timely attends to emergencies to ensure continued availability of power
Carries out daily physical inspection of all major airport electrical systems, records and repairs as necessary.
Carries out preventive maintenance of electrical systems and equipment by cleaning and replacing worn out parts
Participates in electrical installations for systems and equipment
Responsible for trouble shooting to determine causes of faults/ damage before carrying out repairs
Records all faults in the log book and maintains up to date and accurate records on all faults for planning purposes
Perform any other duties in the job jurisdiction.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

The applicant should possess a good Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized training institution.
At least two years of relevant working experience.
Technician membership of the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
All hand-written applications with detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the Job reference number clearly marked the top left hand corner of the envelope should be sent to the address below; The Director Human Resource and Administration Civil Aviation Authority, P .O. Box 5536, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 20th December, 2013 by 5:00p.m.

Jobs at Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda- Manual Identification Operator

Job Title: Manual Identification Operator (150 Positions)

Organisation: Ministry of Internal Affairs
Project: National Security Information System (NSIS) Project
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Shift Supervisor

About NSIS Project:
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Internal Affairs is implementing NSIS Project. The project is crucial for the creation of a biometric National Identification Register in order to strengthen citizen identity management, national security and for social economic development of the country. The main objective of the project is to create a reliable system for then identification cards for citizens and other residents. The NSIS project has 14,662 vacancies to be filled. The Ministry of Internal Affairs would like to fill these vacancies on contract terms from four (4) to Sixteen (16) months to support the project team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Manual identification of applicants based on AFIS, FRS & Demographic Data.
Supporting the processing of quarantined applications.
Helping end-users answer queries and verify claims.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant should hold a Diploma in Computer science, IT, or any other related discipline.
Good knowledge of automated fingerprint identification, fingerprint comparisons of inked prints.
Three or more years’ working experience in Biometrics or related field.
Age limit: Not more than 35 years

How to Apply:
All applications are invited from eligible Ugandan Nationals ONLY for the mentioned vacant positions in the NSIS project. The applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Internal Affairs, P O Box 7191, Kampala, Uganda; and hand delivered to the NSIS project Offices at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. NB: All application forms should be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug. Applicants must attach copies of their academic documents and a recent passport size photograph.

Deadline:15th December, 2013

Technical Assistants Vacancies at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company limited (UEDCL)

Job Title:Technical Assistants (14 Job Careers)

Organisation: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company limited (UEDCL)
Duty Station:  Mbarara or Gulu, Uganda
Reports to:        Territory Manager

About UEDCL:
Our client, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company limited (UEDCL) is a high profile organization in Uganda. Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act and started operations on 1st April 2001. The Government implemented a Power Sector Reform and Privatization Policy, which resulted in the separation of Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) into Generation, Transmission and Distribution successor companies.

Job Summary: The Technical Assistants will ensure availability of power in conformity with agreed specifications and standards and minimize damages to equipments, surrounding and ensuring safety to personnel and customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee and carry out construction and maintenance of overhead lines, switch gears, transformers and underground cable in accordance with the agreed standards
Carry out commercial survey for new connection and effect new connections and meter installations in accordance with the agreed specifications and standards
Assist in carrying out disconnection and reconnection as may be requested from time to time
Maintain daily records, organize line clearance and handle assigned system emergencies
Devise quick means to identifying causes of power failures
Apply safety measures on all assignments when carrying out any duties
Produce and submit reports on faults, new connections and others etc
Perform any other duties assigned by the station manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant should possess a Diploma in Electrical engineering or equivalent from a recognized academic institution
Experience in the same field of not less than two years in a reputable organization.
Proven track record of integrity and work ethics, committed team player who is result oriented
Knowledge of mechanical engineering, IT knowledge and having a valid driving permit  class A and B will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons who meet the above criteria should send their handwritten applications together with an updated CV with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to:

The Director
Human Capital Management Services
AH Consulting Limited (AHCL)
Plot 10, Saddler Lane – Naguru
P.o.Box, 8699, Kampala Uganda

Deadline: 13th December, 2013

NB: If you do not hear from us by 23rd   December, 2013, please consider your application unsuccessful.