Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
To plan, coordinate, monitor and improve railway operational activities to ensure safe, reliable, efficient and customer-focused movement of passengers and freight in accordance with URC policies, operational standards, safety regulations and national transport objectives. KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Operations Planning and Coordination • Develop and implement operational plans, schedules and procedures for railway services. • Coordinate train movements, station activities, freight operations and passenger services. • Monitor implementation of daily, weekly and monthly operational programmes. • Provide technical advice on improving operational efficiency and service reliability. • Participate in preparation of departmental strategic plans and budgets. 2. Train Operations Management • Monitor compliance with train operating rules, regulations and procedures. • Coordinate with train control, mechanical, civil engineering and safety departments to ensure smooth operations. • Monitor train punctuality, availability and utilization of operational resources. • Analyse causes of delays, cancellations and operational disruptions and recommend corrective actions. 3. Freight and Passenger Operations • Coordinate freight and passenger train operations to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor loading, unloading and turnaround times.
• Support development of strategies to increase freight volumes and revenue.
• Ensure efficient customer service delivery.
4. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with railway safety standards, operating procedures and environmental requirements.
• Participate in investigations of operational incidents and accidents.
• Implement corrective and preventive measures arising from investigations.
• Promote a safety culture among operational staff.
5. Operational Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Develop and monitor key operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare periodic operational performance reports.
• Analyse operational data and recommend improvements.
• Maintain operational records and documentation.
7. Emergency Preparedness and Incident Management
• Coordinate operational responses during accidents, breakdowns and emergencies.
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills.
• Liaise with relevant departments during service disruptions.
• Ensure timely restoration of operations.
A. Academic Qualifications Applicants should possess:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Railway Transport, Transport Management, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Masters’ Degree in Railway Transport, Transport Management, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Training in railway operations, safety management, logistics, transport planning or asset management is an added advantage. B. Experience
• Minimum of 7 years relevant working experience in railway operations, transport operations, logistics or a related field.
• Experience in supervising operational teams.
• Experience in train scheduling, freight operations, passenger services or transport logistics management.
• Demonstrated experience in safety management and operational performance improvement.For details about key outputs, key activities, person specifications and required qualifications for these jobs, visit Uganda Railways Corporation website at www.urc.go.ug
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Application Procedure;
All suitable, qualified and interested candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience should send their application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates, Transcripts, National Identity Card, appointment letters to the current job, together with one (1) recent passport photograph by email to: Merge all your documents and send them in one attachment in word or PDF format not exceeding 2MBs.
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Address to the Managing Director, Uganda Railway Corporation and hand deliver to URC headquarters.
How to apply