Job description
• Harvesting the water weeds from the lake, transporting them and offloading them on the lake shore and other on-board activities;
• Adjust navigation according to weather and lake conditions;
• Coordinate regular water weeds harvesting machines maintenance schedule;
• Oversee entire marine technical aspects and secure safe use of the water weeds harvesting machines;
• Ensure preventive maintenance of the water weeds harvesting machines;
• Ensures spare parts supply and requisition are well planned;
• Coordinate the safety measures on the water weeds harvesting machines;
• Inspect the water weeds harvesting machines to ensure efficient and safe operation of the vessels and equipment in compliance with regulations;
• Coordinate water weeds harvesting machines maintained and repaired as due and on time;
• Manage water weeds harvesting machines operations, all related logistics and administration;
• Conduct safety drills with crew and ensure proper emergency management activities;
• Maintain records of daily activities, reports, vessel positioning and movements, weather, and lake conditions.
• Fulfil vessel navigation and legal requirements and keep vessel documentations;
• Be responsible of communications with authorities on safety issues.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
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Diploma in Mechanical
3 Years of relevant experience
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Diploma in Electromechanical Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Diploma in Navigation (A2)
3 Years of relevant experience
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Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge of mechanical/electro_mechanical reparation and maintenance
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Proven experience in machinery related operations (experience in marine field will be an advantage)
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Proven experience in operating and managing boats
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Certified in Swimming and lifeguard
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Understanding of Boat balancing and stability
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Training Certification and watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW)
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Analytical skills;
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