Project Driver World Bank SDF Jobs – Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Job Title: Project Driver
Organization: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Project Name: Skills Development Facility (SDF)
Funding source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary Scale: Ugx. 1,000,000-1,200,000
About US:
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) is Uganda’s apex body for the private sector. It is made up of over 200 business associations, corporate bodies and the major public sector agencies that support private sector growth. Since its founding in 1995, PSFU has served as a focal point for private sector advocacy as well as capacity building and continues to sustain a positive policy dialogue with Government on behalf of the private sector.
About World Bank SDF Project:
The Government of Uganda received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Uganda Competitive Fund for employer-led short-term training (Uganda Skills Development Fund -USDF). The Uganda competitive fund for employer-led short-term training is part of the Skilling Uganda Project addressing prevailing skills imbalances and shortages in Uganda. An important element of the initiative is to facilitate collaboration between training providers and industry to promote demand driven skills development with special attention to innovative modes of training. The USD 18 Million matching grant facility – SDF is managed by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). The Project component has a total budget of 21.8 Million USD including operational costs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services by driving office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other confidential duties including upcountry activities under the authorization of the supervisor.
- Maintain on a day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle assigned to you to ensure it is in good mechanical condition at all times. i.e. timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, changes of oil, battery, brakes, tyres, car washing e.t.c
- 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 of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
- Drive visitors and consultants as assigned
- Ensure maximum security for the vehicle (s) at all times
- Ensure that rules, policies and regulations are adhered to in the event that the vehicle is involved in an accident.
- Take proper measurement and calculation to reduce potential security threats to project staff of property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
- Ensure the vehicle(s) meet the minimum traffic requirements to be fit on the road and ensure that steps required by rules and regulations pertaining to driving are adhered to at all times.
- Inform the supervisor immediately about mechanical problems which result from normal use and accident or theft immediately to both the Project Administrator and police
- Undertake any other duties incidental to the above as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator from time to time.
Key Result Areas:
- Well Maintained Project car in good condition and ensuring regular service
- Updated and filled car logbook.
- Ensure that insurance cover is up to date and parking fees are all settled promptly.
- Time keeping at all times.
- Ensuring that all journeys taken are authorized by responsible officers.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the World Bank Project Driver job must be a Ugandan with an O’ level certificate (UCE)
- Five years of driving experience in the Country with a clean record.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s license with both Valid DL and B driving permit classes.
- Possession of a certificate in motor vehicle maintenance and defensive driving will be an added advantage.
- A person of high integrity, honesty and versatility
- Age: 25- 40 years.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter with an updated CV and support academic documents in hardcopy to:
HEAD SDF Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Plot 43 Nakasero Road, P.O. Box 7683 Kampala
Deadline: 17th April 2018
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