Harmonization of Maritime policies of Member Governments. In particular ISCOS has been at the fore front of representing the interests of Governments and Shippers in the region, especially in the fields of ocean freight rates, port performance, research, and the provision of timely advice to Member states on maritime matters affecting the region.
In 2006, Member Governments through a’ protocol amending the 1987 Agreement transformed the organisation into a one stop centre of excellence for regional maritime matters and total transport logistics. The organisations’ mandate was reviewed to allow private sector participation in ISCOS affairs. In addition, its mandate was extended to covet the role of inland water-ways and ports. ISCOS possible membership was also opened to the States of East and Central Africa. The Organisation is the main point of reference for maritime and sea transportation matters affecting the region and continues to be the main interface between the region’s cargo owners and the greater shipping world. Currently, the organisation has embarked on an ambitious campaign to mobilise shippers into formidable shipper’s councils and sensitising them on international trading practices. The Organisation is mainly Government funded, and employs its staff from all ISCOS member states.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan, Tanzanian, Ugandan and Zambian nationals to fill the following positions at the Secretariat:
The particulars of the positions are as follows:
POST: DIRECTOR OF SHIPPING, PORTS, AND FREIGHT SERVICES (1 POST)
Appointed by: THE COORDINATION COMMITTEE
Reporting to: The Secretary General
Job Group: R5
Terms of appointment: A 3 – year contract renewable twice.
Duties:
i) Promoting and coordinating the development and growth of a viable and efficient regional and coastal shipping industry;
ii) Promoting effective partnerships between governments and private sector in investment and management of deep sea shipping, coastal shipping, multimodal transport, river and lake shipping services;
iii) Undertaking feasibility studies/ investments appraisals on maritime/ shipping related projects for financial assistance by development partners, etc
iv) Coordinating the development and growth of a viable regional maritime services
v) Monitoring port performance, freight charges and surcharges and other levies on the trade,
vi) Assisting shippers, commodity organisations and other shipper interest in freight consultations/ negotiations and lobbying for favourable policies and regulations on the movement of goods by sea,
vii) Providing technical support to technical committees,
viii) Supervising staff under the directorate in accordance with staff regulations.
ix) Performing any other functions that may be assigned to him/her by the Secretary General.
Qualifications:
i) He/She should be a holder of a university degree in Law, Economics, Statistics, Maritime Transport Studies or any other related fields. Post graduate qualifications in any of the aforementioned fields will be an added advantage.
ii) Extensive knowledge of Operations Research,
iii) Knowledge of ICT is essential.
iv) Being a member of an international body or contributing to an international journal will be an added advantage.
Experience:
i) Applicants should possess at least 5 years practical experience at a senior level in a reputable transport related organisation,
ii) Experience in port operations or shipping management will be an added advantage.
How to apply: Salary and Benefits
• Basic salary of US$ 2700 pm
• Housing allowance of US$ 1,000 pm
• Spouse allowance of US$ 135 pm
• Air time allowance of US$ 100 pm
Other benefits include a Medical Insurance cover for self and family, gratuity on separation equivalent to 25% of salary earned per month, limited education allowance, 36 working days of leave per year, and paid home leave.
Application procedures:
i) Interested qualified Ugandans should send their applications by Wednesday 22nd February 2012 to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, P.O. Box 10 ENTEBBE, UGANDA.
ii) The applications should include:
• A detailed CV including telephone contact (Office and mobile), e-mail address
• Copies of certificates and testimonials
• Two recent colored passport size photographs.
No applications shall be directly accepted by the ISC0S Secretariat in Mombasa.
