SOS Children’s Villages Project Driver Jobs in Uganda

SOS Children’s Villages Project Driver Jobs in Uganda

Work Station: Entebbe

Contract Type: Full Time, Two - Year Term (with a possibility for a 1 – year extension)

Working Hours: 8:00am- 5:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Salary: Commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills

Start Date: January 2023

Job Purpose

The driver’s responsibility will be to provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities in a clean and well maintained vehicle.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Drive project personnel and equipment to locations in Uganda for project activities

Adhere to timely schedules set by Staff

Maintain Project vehicles, keep accurate records for vehicle issues including fuel

Observe all organizational vehicle utilization policies and in country traffic laws

Perform daily errands such as collecting and delivering mail, making bank transactions,
purchasing items for the office, and refueling the vehicles ahead of needs

Ensure the readiness and road compliance of the vehicle, in a good mechanical condition,
prepared for long trips (even on rough terrain), properly insured, etc., all the time

Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out. Ensure that the first aid kit is in place and stocked at all times

Carry out routine service of the vehicle, including oil changes and general service

Complete the vehicle logbook on a daily basis, recording all travel and requesting staff
transported to sign and submit to Administration for review and approval on a weekly basis.

Assist in routine office chores when necessary such as photocopying, binding, filling,
moving furniture

Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Required Qualifications,

Experience and Competences

A Minimum of ‘O ’level Certificate

Possession of a valid Driver’s license with Classes B, DL

At least 6 years driving experience

Experience in Defensive driving is desirable

Skills in Motor Vehicle Mechanics is an added advantage

Experience working with NGO’s is an added advantage

Good oral and written English language is a must

How to Apply

Interested individuals should send a motivation letter and CV as one PDF document/file (of
maximum 8 pages for the Project Coordinator and 6 pages for all other positions), not later than
4:00pm on Friday 18th November 2022 via email to jobs@sosuganda.org and copy to
mhu@mentalhealthuganda.org - subject line is the job title e.g. “Project Coordinator”.

Do not send academic documents – heavy files containing academic documents or submitted as images, or any other that do not adhere to these instructions and or late applications, will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The motivation letter must also include the details of 2 suitable referees who can comment on the candidate’s ability.

For more information and job application details, see: SOS Children’s Villages Project Driver Jobs in Uganda

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