National Fisheries Resources Research Institute Job Vacancy

Position: Marine Technician /Deckhand
Reporting to; Marine Captain
Age limit 30-45 years
Location: Jinja
Salary scale: UR 6

Core Duties:
a) Understands the work of a Captain and Marine Engineer.
b) Undertake repair and servicing of outboard engine for launches,
c) Make reports of the state of the boat structures.
d) Work with maintenance section to repair wooden structures in the institute.
e)Provide appropriate fishing gears to scientist/stakeholders for their experimental/harvesting work on various water bodies for harvesting various aquatic life.
f) Design and construct appropriate gears for experimental use in lakes, ponds, rivers, and swamps.
g) Carry out repairs on gears that may have been damaged.
h) Work with stakeholders on the use of various fishing gears,
i) Test various gears to sea their effectiveness of the environment,
j) Supervising Coxswains/Deckhands in use of gears.
k) Carry out servicing on marine engines, generators, and water pumps and other mechanical equipment.
I) Undertake watch keeping duties while on vessel during cruises

Qualifications:
a) Diploma in fishing methods and gear technology or equivalent with relevant training in Seamanship/navigation and handling of marine vessels. Additional qualifications will be advantageous.
b) Minimum of three years in the fishing industry.
c) Navigational and mechanical knowledge will be added advantages.
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Application procedures:
Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates, referee recommendation letters and testimonials should be addressed to:
Head Human Resource and Administration;
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute
P.O. Box, 343 Jinja. Closing date is 4th November 2010.

Only successful applicants will be invited for interviews at short notice. Applicants not receiving a response within one week of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
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