Caritas Driver / Logistics Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Caritas Driver / Logistics Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Job Details:

Under the supervision of the Admin Manager based in Kampala (and of the Country Director in his/her absence), the Driver / Logistics Assistant is overall responsible for the driving and maintenance of the vehicles assigned. He will ensure safety of the vehicle while in transit or office.

The Driver / Logistics Assistant is in charge of transporting safely employees or freight of Caritas Switzerland (CACH) according to the directives of the project staff and the needs of the CACH offices in Uganda. The Driver / Logistics Assistant is also responsible to carry out logistic and procurement assignments as requested.

Your duties

Transport safely CACH's employees, visitors, and other passengers or freight if and when required according to the directives of the staffs

Carry out logistic and procurement assignments as requested

Running and management of the vehicle assigned, including service, maintenance, and fuel logs

Be in possession of all necessary individual documentation of each vehicle (licenses, service chat, and basic mechanics) and vehicle documentation of all movements and safety of the car keys.

Regularly check the validity of the documentation

Quickly report any accidents (immediately!) to the nearest police station for the purpose of insurance claims, and to the supervisor, project manager and country director

Respect the Ugandan traffic regulations and rules

Respect the manufacturer technical conditions of use for the vehicle

Perform the daily vehicle pre departure checklist mentioned in the

logbook

Clean the inside and outside of the vehicles when necessary

Continuously report information on the logbook and fuel logbook. Check that the items mentioned in the logbook are in the vehicle when leaving. When a field departure is forecasted, the driver must inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before leaving and be ready for the scheduled departure time

Support office staff with other duties when required

Ensure the movement plan is adequately submitted

Coordinate activities with other CACH drivers as needed

Our requirements

Valid Ugandan driving license

Safe and cautious driving style

Knowledge of the Ugandan traffic regulations and rules

Solid knowledge of use of computer (word/excel/outlook) is a requirement

Minimum 5 years' experience in the sector an asset

Fluency in English is a requirement

Knowledge of local languages an asset

Willingness to travel long distances and in the field

Open-minded, honest, and reliable personality

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Caritas Driver / Logistics Assistant Jobs in Uganda

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