Road Safety Officer SeaOwl Uganda

At all times the position holder will:
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• Focal point for ensuring company vehicles and drivers operate within defined policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assess the company drivers’ competencies by continuously profiling the drivers under the scope of responsibility.
Ensure the driver training programs are implemented by ensuring they meet the required standards, authenticity, and validity of the certifications.

Responsibilities.
• Consolidate a database for all drivers including all driver requirements i.e. driving license, defensive driving training, medical fitness certifications, rewards, and sanctions.
• Closely follow up with the implementation of the driver’s reward and sanctions policy.
Coordinate the implementation of the Alcohol and Drugs spot checks on associated drivers
• Coordinate the company drivers’ fatigue management procedure by ensuring the drivers are compliant with the defined working hours and closely follow up on the associated driver’s recuperation periods by having records of associated drivers’ timesheets.
• Coordinate and conduct road safety awareness programs with associated company drivers and supervisors for example vehicles and driving Inductions, Safe Driver campaigns, etc
• Ensure the IVMS installed by the company meets the defined standards, parameters, and KPIs
• Reviewing the IVMS data and ensuring applicable sanctions and rewards are implemented.
• Assess the standards, condition, and maintenance of the vehicles utilized by the company through spot inspections.
• Ensure all vehicles and driving HSE events are well reported within the defined reporting parameters and in due time.
• Closely follow up on the implementation of all actions arising from anomalies, incidents, accidents, and audits.
• Coordinate the participation of company drivers in the monthly and quarterly road safety toolbox meetings, campaigns, and other sensitization initiatives.
• Coordinate and participate in road risk assessments and ensure the mitigation measures are communicated to all stake holders especially drivers

Qualifications/Experience Required
Qualification:
• Degree in a relevant Discipline

Experience:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Transport and Logistics operations systems especially Vehicles and Driving Operations., and Data Acquisition Systems with Situational Intelligence
• In-depth knowledge of In in-vehicle management Systems, On onboard computers and systems for vehicle tracking, and Previous field experience in Oil and Gas Logistics and operations.
• Excellent understanding of international, regional, and Uganda Road Safety requirements and regulations, Road safety acts, East African Community traffic regulations, and Uganda traffic regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in database management and reporting including MS access, word, project, and Excel. Multicultural awareness, environmental awareness, organization, adaptability, and anticipation skills with and computer literate, Knowledge and experience with Journey Management Plan procedures.