Driver NGO Jobs – Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
Organization: Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Program Officer
About US:
Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Uganda Chapter is a Non-Governmental Organization established in 1997 as part of the wider FAWE Network to address gender disparities in Education.
Job Summary: The Driver shall ensure that FAWEU staff and officials are driven safely to meetings, workshops, field activities and other work related destinations; and that that the FAWEU vehicle(s) under his/her charge are maintained in an optimal working condition.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the vehicles are in a good mechanical state at all times
- Ensure safety of the vehicles as well as the tools therein at all times
- Observe all road safety regulations and ensure that the vehicles are compliant to the Road Safety Act and other related laws
- Carry out simple mechanical repairs on the vehicle(s)
- Performs minor repairs, arranges for regular maintenance and ensures that the vehicle(s) is kept clean and in good running condition(s) at all times
- Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, first aid kits and necessary spare parts and tools are in the assigned vehicle(s)
- Carry out all pre and post driving checks on the vehicles before and after any trip
- Drives FAWEU staff and visitors to meetings, workshops and field visits among others
- Assists staff and other officials in loading and offloading items from the car
- Collects and delivers mail packages and equipment and maintains records of all deliveries and distributions.
- Maintains records for the vehicle(s), logs official trips, records daily mileage, records the use of fuel cards and keeps records on fuel consumption
- Keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an O’ Level Leaver’s Certificate
- A Valid Driver’s License
- A Certificate in Basic Mechanics is essential
- A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a reputable organization
- Knowledge of defensive driving
- Knowledge of at least one of the local languages is essential
- High standard of integrity, discretion and loyalty
- Actively seeks out feedback on their performance (both results and behaviors) with a view of continuous learning and growing
- Self-driven and able to work under minimal supervision
- Proven ability to work effectively with others
- Excellent communication skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications with updated CVs to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda Chapter,
P.O Box 24117 Kampala. Uganda
OR
Hand deliver to:
Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda Chapter
Plot 328, Magulu Close, Bukoto – Off Kisaasi Road
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 31st January 2019
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