Driver NGO Jobs – InterAid Uganda Limited (IAU)
Job Title: Driver
Organization: InterAid Uganda Limited (IAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Fleet Assistant
About US:
InterAid Uganda Limited (IAU) is a non-governmental humanitarian national organization established in 1988, and duly registered with the NGO Board and NGO Forum. IAU is actively involved in programs geared towards the protection and improvement of lives of disadvantaged people living in urban and rural areas in Uganda and in the Great Lakes Region. InterAid Uganda is focused on its thematic areas of Rights Protection, Education, Livelihood & Food Security, Health (HIV&AIDS; Malaria; Maternal and Reproductive Health), Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Environment and Disaster Management and good Management and Governance systems.
Job Summary: The Driver will support the transportation function of IAU office and in all IAU work stations
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Transportation function:
- Driving Clients
- Delivering parcels as expected
- Ensure the vehicle is in a clean condition to reflect the image of the organization.
Safety responsibilities:
- Adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
- Ensure the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition
- Identifying mechanical faults and any other defects on the vehicle and report immediately to the senior driver.
Conducting daily condition checks on the vehicle on the following.
- Ensure that oil is at correct level; arrange to requisition oil as necessary.
- Check water level.
- Check that tyres are in good condition and are at correct pressure, check tightness of wheel nuts.
- Ensure that brake and clutch fluids are at correct level, top up as necessary. For air operated systems blow off air reservoir.
- Check that all lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are in working order.
- On the road ensure that the speedometer and other gauges function and report any malfunction.
- Check fitting and adjustment of rear view mirrors.
- Check for presence of vehicle tool kit.
- Ensure at all times that the vehicle is securely locked for the safety of company tools and other properties in custody of the driver.
- Ensure staffs have written authority before use of the vehicle on private journeys or errands.
- Attend and participate in section and staff meetings.
Administration:
- Completing on a daily basis the motor vehicle utilization log book and submit it on a regular basis.
- Ensure that all fuel issues are recorded against the correct vehicle number.
- Monitors the expiry third party license and warn the Officer in charge 45 days in advance.
- Verifying that all damaged parts are replaced when vehicle is repaired or serviced.
Compliance: Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with including staff using vehicles.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the InterAid Uganda Limited (IAU) Driver job opportunity should preferably hold an “O” level certificate.
- At least three years’ experience in a reputable organization
- Possess a clean driving record
- Valid Driver’s license with class B, CM, DL
- Knowledge of defensive driving
- Knowledge of the Ugandan traffic laws and regulations
- Safety consciousness
- A high measure of integrity, reliability, independence and flexibility
- Openness to learn and ability to adapt and acquire new skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs and photo copies of their professional qualifications including three referees via E-mail to both recruitment@interaiduganda.org and iaurecruitment@interaiduganda.org addressed to:
The Executive Director,
InterAid Uganda,
Plot 1102 Block 8, Kabala Anjagala Road,
P.O. Box 737 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 25th June 2018 by 5:00 PM
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