Professionals from various Procurement and Transport and Logistics industry including, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority , the Ministry of Works and Transport, Makerere University Transport and Logistics Association, GRABEN Logistics, Kims Logistics Ltd, Standard Gauge Railway and East African Customs and Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate Program ( EACFFPC) met at Makerere University Business School on Friday, September 6, 2024 for the transport logistics and procurement career Expo 2024. The event was organized by the Faculty of Procurement and Logistic Management, in conjunction with Kims Logistics Ltd under the theme: ”fostering student- employer relationships”. This annual event is intended to connect the industry, professionals, students and the academia to explore emerging trends, career opportunities, and advancements in the transport logistics and procurement sectors. The Dean Faculty of Management Dr. Joshua Mugambwa who represented the Ag. Principal Prof. Moses Muhwezi expressed concern that many young people in Uganda today face a challenge of transiting from education to employment. Therefore, Career Expos like this one, are platforms for students to take advantage of to understand what the employers require of them, the set of skills they need to excel in their field of study and industry and also build relationships with practitioners to enable them achieve their goals. He said the expo, therefore, bridges the prospective employee-employer relations and prospective client-service provider gap. It is a platform for our students to learn about the industry’s new trends and gain insights into skills and qualifications required to succeed in procurement and logistics management
Mr. Andrew Aribaruho, who represented the PS, Ministry of Works and Transport, emphasized the need for stakeholders to work together towards facilitating
an economic, efficient and effective transport and logistics system in the country in order to contribute towards social, economic development. He noted that the Expo presents unique opportunities to connect the students to the industry, professionals and stakeholders in the transport, logistics and procurement sector. It offers career guidance and provides employment and networking opportunities for the students, therefore, I commend MUBS for organizing such activities that
foster partnerships between students and stakeholders.
Mr. Aribaruho also took time off to explain to the audience the approved structure of the Ministry of Works and Transport and the possible employment opportunities for students of Transport and Logistics Management.
The job opportunities included among others: Air Transport Officers, Licensing Officers, Road Safety Officers, Railway Transport Officer, Marine Transport Officers, Transport Compliance Officers, Transport Regulation Officers, Maritime Officers, Marine Safety Officers, Marine Officers and Marine Licensing Officers.
The Dean Faculty of Procurement and Logistics Management, Assoc. Prof. Sheila Namagembe appealed to the students to be keen when career opportunities are
presented to them and pick interest in such career expos because they bring together knowledgeable people whom they can always refer to and get connected.
