Driver DANIDA Project Jobs – Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Organization: Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project Officer
About US:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is a Member Association of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to champion, provide and enable universal access to rights based Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services to vulnerable and underserved communities and to young people. The role of the engagement with RHU and its partners is to ensure that SRHR are respected, protected and fulfilled as a goal in itself, and as a fundamental means to gender equality, human well-being and sustainable development.
About DANIDA Project:
RHU is to implement a project, namely; “Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Needs of Vulnerable Populations” in Northern and Central Uganda funded by DANIDA through IPPF. The project sites are Adjumani, and Kampala (Bwaise and Owino) in Northern and Central Uganda, respectively. It is a two-year project starting April 2020 – March 31st, 2022.
Job Summary: The incumbent will drive, deliver messages and maintain Association’s vehicles in line with RHU policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive RHU vehicles/authorized passengers to specified destinations as approved by the Supervisor in line with RHU vehicle use and management policy
- Deliver packages, goods and mails and any other information to specified people, places and offices
- Maintain Association’s vehicles in proper running conditions-by conducting physical inspection/check of vehicle status/condition, e.g engine oil, water, nuts, battery water, license, third party insurance, brakes, and tyre pressure prior to any journey
- Monitor the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage
- Report all major and minor damages and accidents on the vehicle at hand, to the supervisor using relevant documentation/forms in accordance to RHU vehicle use and management policy
- Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent. Possession of two or more Classes of driving permit
- A certificate in defensive driving from an established driving school/firm is an added advantage.
- Experience in driving, with clean driving record of not less than 3 years, preferably with a Non-Government Organization (NGO)
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to drive long distance
- Communications skills-able to speak and write English.
- Ability to interpret and follow traffic signs and regulations.
- Ability to monitor and report in time, expiry of motor vehicle road license and third-party insurance.
- Ability to take security precautions
- The candidate must adhere to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role.
- The candidate must be pro-choice
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit their application letters and attach certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents as well the contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees including their telephone contacts either by post or hand delivery addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746 Kampala. Uganda
Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)
Deadline: 13th March 2020
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.