Driver International NGO Jobs – Restless Development
Job Title: Driver
Organization: Restless Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Assistant Admin and Logistics Coordinator
Salary: UGX 12,363,085 /=
About US:
Restless Development (Uganda) is an International NGO established to address the challenges faced by young people in Uganda by placing young people at the forefront of change and development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth to live healthy and productive lives, fully supported by those around them. Our programming focuses on three core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health and rights, youth civic participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Transport staff to programme areas safely (50%)
- Transportation of staff and goods as required to destinations as required
- Be available at office premises in time to transport the staff for official duties within or out of town.
- Ensure that you have a vehicle request for all official travel with staff.
- Transport the staff for all official duties as required
- Report any accidents immediately to the nearest police station and to the field office in line with the policy.
- Follow restless Development guidelines for travelling and speed limits
- Respect Restless Development standard operating procedures for vehicles use.
- Respect the manufacture’s technical conditions of use for the vehicle.
Vehicle (30%)
- Complete all required daily, weekly, monthly and other vehicle checks as per policy.
- Report to the FAC regarding any maintenance or repair needs
- Accompany the vehicle to mechanics for repairs and maintenance
- Drive in safe and efficient manner to protect the vehicle and ensure longevity
- Conscientiously report information in the logbook and fuel logbook
- Ensure the vehicle is always clean inside as well as outside.
- Perform daily vehicle pre-departure checklist mentioned in the logbook.
- Inspect the vehicle to ensure that it is always ready for travels.
- Ensure the vehicle has a full first aid kit as well as and emergency kit always
- Check that the vehicle has all the items required for efficiency
- Maintain all legal documents in vehicle as required by law
- Be well versed and conversant with vehicle policy
Administrative Support (15%)
- Collect biweekly vehicle use requests and plan accordingly
- Create vehicle use calendar with the FAC
- Support the FAC Aon non-vehicle administrative work as required
Other (5%)
- Other duties as required, sometimes requiring working on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu can be taken.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Restless Development Driver job opportunity must hold an active, clean driver’s license
- Three years of driving experience
- Good organizational skills
- Fluency in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Show strong personal commitment to the values, aims and methods of Restless Development
- Ability to travel regularly to rural areas and spend nights if necessary
- Good interpersonal and communication skill
- Ability to analyze problems and make sound operational decisions
- Passion, enthusiasm and interest in Restless Development’s mission, honest and trustworthy, willing to engage and support non-financial activities
- An understanding of contemporary development issues particularly of Peace Building, Sexual Reproductive Health, Livelihoods, and Youth Inclusion
- Experience working in a youthful, multicultural environment
- Experience as a volunteer with Restless Development or other organization
- The individual must be results oriented, highly self-motivated, have demonstrated analytical skills and be comfortable with a rapidly changing environment.
- The successful individual will also be able to establish strong working relationships with staff in Uganda and internationally.
- The successful candidate will be personally committed to Restless Development Uganda’s mission and values.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join Restless Development in the aforementioned capacity should fill in this form, download here, and send it to ugandajobs@restlessdevelopment.org. Please note that we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes and cover letters.
Deadline: 16th March 2018
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