One Acre Fund Uganda Transport Officer

One Acre Fund; was founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Uganda program, founded in 2016, serves approximately 27,000 farmers. We offer bespoke training to coffee farmers to help them improve their yields, and distribute a range of different tree species through local nurseries situated close to farmers. Our team in Uganda is headquartered in Jinja, close to the districts we serve, and supported by a small presence in Kampala, but we also have small regional offices in other parts of Uganda. To learn more about our work, look at our Uganda program blog

About the Role

You will deliver reliable, safe, and punctual driving services to One Acre Fund staff, visitors, and transporting inputs and goods and ensures safety and security of the vehicle, passengers, and any items under your care during transport. You will report to the Transport Supervisor in Corporate Operations Department working mainly out of the Mukono, Uganda with travel around Uganda.

Responsibilities

You will transport OAF staff, visitors, inputs, goods, and documentation to designated work-related destinations safely

You will coordinate logistics for transportation, including scheduling pick-up and drop-off times, optimizing

routes, and anticipating potential delays or obstacles to ensure arrivals and departures.

You will monitor and inspect vehicles, ensuring that they are in optimal condition for safe and efficient operation

You will document and maintain accurate daily records for vehicles, meticulously logging all trips, mileage covered and any maintenance activities.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

3 years of experience as a driver with a valid class B drivers license (both automatic and manual)

Minimum O'Level certificate.
First Aid, fire safety and minor vehicle repair skills.

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads.

Fluency in verbal English, local language is an added advantage

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Uganda Transport Officer

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