AFOD Driver Jobs in Uganda

AFOD Driver Jobs in Uganda

Purpose of the Position:

The project driver work involves providing reliable safe driving services to the project operations staff and consultants ensuring high accuracy of work. The driver must demonstrate a client-oriented approach with high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving skills/services by driving office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel, delivery and collection of mails, documents and other confidential duties including upcountry activities under the authorization of the supervisor.

Day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle assigned to you to ensure it is in a good mechanical condition at all times. i.e., timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, change oil, battery brakes, tires, car washing.

Ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory and map of the city/country including distances, first aid kit, necessary spare parts and that parking fees are promptly settled.

Ensure cost saving through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance daily vehicle log, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

Drives visitors and consultants as assigned.

Ensure maximum security for the vehicle(s) at all times.

Take proper measurement and calculation to reduce potential security threats to project staff, property within immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.

Ensure that rules, policies and regulations are adhered to in the event that the vehicle is involved in an accident.

Reports

to the supervisor immediately about mechanical problems which result from normal use and accident or theft of the vehicle to both the projector administrator and police.

Ensure the vehicle (s) meet the minimum traffic requirements to be fit on the road and ensure that steps/principles, rules and regulations of driving are adhered to at all times.

Undertake any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Minimum qualifications:

Education

Must have a minimum of O-level certificate (UCE)

Must possess a valid driving license with both valid DL and B driving permit classes

Possession of certificate in motor vehicle maintenance and defensive driving will be an added advantage.

Experience:

At least 3 years of driving experience with a clean record preferably with a National or INGO.
Core Competences

Must be a person of high integrity.

Honesty, and flexibility, willing to work for long time/hours, patience and emotional intelligence.

Ability to read and write.

Team working skills

Good interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; AFOD Driver Jobs in Uganda

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