3 Driver US NGO Job Placements – Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Job Title: Driver (3 Job Placements)
Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Fleet Officer
About US:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-profit organization which implements the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
Job Summary: The purpose of the Driver is to perform tasks related to driving CRS vehicles entrusted to you in a safe and economical manner in conjunction with CRS policy and the traffic laws and regulations of Uganda. Also perform minor mechanical tasks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Transportation & Safety
- Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed.
- Ensure safety of passengers & luggage at all times.
- Observe speed limits and all CRS travel guidelines.
- Ensure use of seat belts at all times.
- Ensure proper communication procedures.
Vehicle Maintenance
- Maintain vehicles allocated in sound mechanical condition.
- Ensure washing & general cleaning of vehicles is maintained.
- Ensure that vehicles are fueled and serviced promptly.
- Report any faults/breakdowns & accidents immediately.
- Ensure First Aid Kits are complete and spare & tools are in allocated vehicle.
- Ensure that vehicle tools are always kept in allocated vehicle.
Record Keeping
- Ensure that all vehicles have log sheets and pens.
- Maintain accurate vehicle records to ensure that all trips, fuel fill-ups, time and mileage readings are recorded.
- Ensure fuel fill ups entry is made in the log sheet timely, & workshop request forms are filled and submitted for review.
- Submit all vehicle log sheets on a monthly basis.
- Ensure to check vehicle on daily basis and submit check list report.
- Submit field trip report after every trip.
Delivering and receiving mail
- Prompt delivery of all mail and maintain record on delivery book, inclusive of cheques and equipment.
- Check in post office for mail on a regular basis.
- Receive mail from partners and sub-offices and hand deliver to CRS office.
- Check on vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance
- Ensure that vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance is valid.
- Inform Transport Controller 2 weeks in advance of renewals.
Mechanical activities
- Road test and certify all vehicles from the garages
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Driver job must hold an O’ level Certificate.
- At least three years of Driving and Mechanical Experience.
- Certificates/Licenses: Class A, B, CM, and DM Driver’s License.
- Understanding of the Geographical area of assignment
- Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
- Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Very good negotiation and relationship management skills
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
- Language: English
Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
- Serves with Integrity
- Models Stewardship
- Cultivates Constructive Relationships
- Promotes Learning
How to Apply:
All candidates should Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org. Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application, in the subject
line of the email, copy and paste – DRIVERKAMPALA. All applications that do not contain this exact subject line will be rejected and not read.
Deadline: 21st February 2020