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

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Knowledge of mechanical/electro_mechanical reparation and maintenance

  • Proven experience in machinery related operations (experience in marine field will be an advantage)

  • Proven experience in operating and managing boats

  • Certified in Swimming and lifeguard

  • Understanding of Boat balancing and stability

  • Training Certification and watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW)

  • Analytical skills;

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