Project Driver NGO Jobs – Living Earth Uganda (LEU)
Organisation: Living Earth Uganda (LEU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Supervisor
About LEU:
Living Earth Uganda (LEU) is a natural resources and environmental management NGO that was established and formally registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations Registration Statute, 1989 and licensed to operate in Uganda in September 1999. LEU promotes awareness and skills creation in environmental management, to prompt communities and other stakeholders to translate the right ideas into action.
Job Summary: The Project Driver will be mainly responsible for driving and maintenance of Living Earth vehicle(s), driving project staff and other authorized persons on authorized trips of the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for driving project staff and other authorized persons to and from various points.
- Observe and adhere to the safety precautions before and during driving.
- Maintain proper vehicle mileage and usage records as per requirements.
- Perform daily condition checks to ensure that the vehicle is in good running order.
- In charge of keeping the vehicle in a clean condition in order to uphold the image of the organization.
- Deliver and collect mails and other documents to and from various offices as required.
- Pick up and deliver LEU visitors and any other staff who are authorized to travel in the LEU vehicle.
- Maintain punctuality and courtesy and adhere to traffic laws and regulations;
- Maintain confidentially of LEU information at all times while executing duties.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must have at least five (5) years’ driving experience
- The applicants must also hold an Ordinary level certificate of education
- Possess a valid driving license for classes preferably A and B;
- Possession a Certificate in Defensive Driving will be an added advantage
- Good computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times when it is required.
- Highly developed language and cultural awareness of Western, Albertine, Central and greater Northern Uganda.
- Possess the ability to work well in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possess the ability perform effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to travel and work upcountry most of the time
How to Apply:
All applicants should send their applications and resumes to: The attention of the Human Resource Officer, Living Earth Uganda, Plot 409, Canon Njuba Road Nakulabye, P.O.Box 28694, Kampala, Uganda or info@livingearthuganda.org, copied to swithern@livingearthuganda.org or hand-deliver it to Living Earth Uganda Head Office at Plot 409 Canon Njuba Road, Nakulabye or Hoima Office on Plot 11, Tayali Drive, Kijungu, Hoima or West Nile, Arua Office on Plot 4 B Awindiri Cresent
Deadline: Friday 22nd February 2019.
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