2 Drivers Job Opportunities – National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
Job Title: Drivers (2 Vacancies)
Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Field Office Coordinator
About US:
The National Agricultural Research Organization was established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publically funded agricultural research in Uganda. The organization is composed of the Council as its governing body, Committees of Council, a Secretariat for its day-to-day operations with semi-autonomous Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARI’s) including the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) under its policy guidance. The European Union (EU) identified the opportunity of the beef sector within its National Indicative Plan (NIP) for Uganda and agreed to fund a 5-year project, implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries (MAAIF), to support the development of the beef sector such that it could realize its full potential. The project is called “Developing a Market Orientated and Environmentally Sustainable Beef Meat Industry in Uganda” (MOBIP) and is financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF). NaLIRRI has been contracted to contribute to the project objectives through spearheading MOBIP’s activity under Lot 2 on Improving pasture (Rangeland) and water management in a climate-smart way. The tittle of the 3-year action is “Improving Competitiveness and Productivity of the Beet Sub-sector through Fostering Gender Responsive, Inclusive and Sustainable Rangeland, Agro-Forestry and Water Resources Management (RAWM – Beef). The proposed action will improve pasture by involving both small and large scale livestock producers in trainings on best practices (including sell of excess livestock to reduce overstocking and overgrazing, encourage diversification of economic activities, agro-ecology/conservation agriculture practices, etc.), controlling bush encroachment and promoting tree planting and woodlots as alternative livelihoods in heavily degraded/deforested areas. It will also promote integrated water management at local level, including contingency management and planning for extreme weather events affecting the availability of water for livestock, protecting watersheds and conserving and storing water through rainwater harvesting
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertaking routine and preventive maintenance of motor vehicle by checking and topping-up the level of petrol, oil, water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the vehicle.
- Regularly cleaning and polishing the vehicle, changing tyres as well as making minor repairs or adjustments.
- Driving motor vehicle car and van) to transport directors, staff, clients and others to designated locations.
- Performing miscellaneous errands such as collecting and delivering mail and other items as well as buying goods, supplies and consumer items.
- Loading and offloading baggage, goods and other material supplies with due regard to the safety of other people.
- Maintaining records of the motor vehicle’s daily activity showing journey, mileage, petrol, oil and signature of authorizing officer to account for all the journeys made.
- Regulating the radio, heating, lighting and ventilation system for passenger comfort.
- Observing traffic and safety precautions in order to prevent accidents and to avoid traffic violations.
- In addition, undertakes first aid in case of injuries.
- Reporting motor vehicle accident to the traffic police and the Maintenance Officer, obtaining police abstract report and completing insurance accident report form in conformance to traffic rules and regulations.
- Requisitioning for petrol, lubricants and spare parts and maintaining a record accounting for the same.
- Taking the motor vehicle for major service or repairs in accordance to planned preventive maintenance schedule or insurance accident report.
- Assisting in performing miscellaneous tasks such as photocopying documents and cleaning the compound when not driving.
- Performing any other duties assigned to you by the project coordinator
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Applicants should possess a driving Permit without any endorsements (Valid driving permit with at least three classes: DL, CM and B plus
- Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level)
- A least four passes including English Language.
- Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience driving cars and Omni-buses.
How to Apply:
All Interested with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers, names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned. NB: lo reduce expense and waste, we strongly recommend that you use only paper for your file (no plastic folders or dividers).
Please also use double-sided printing if possible. Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope and on the application letter. The same documents must be scanned into one thread and sent to director@nalirri.or.ug OR nalirri@gmail.com
The Director of Research, National Livestock Resources Research Institute, NaLIRRI National Agricultural Research Organization, NARO NAKYESASA – Namulonge, Wakiso Uganda P. O. Box 5704, Kampala.
Deadline: Friday 8th November, 2019 at 5:00pm