Driver US NGO Jobs – Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Job Title: Driver
Organization: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Funding Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Administration 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.
About CRS NUYOK Program:
CRS is leading a consortium of 8 implementing and technical partners to run a five-year USAID/FFP funded $35 million program called Nuyok to build resilience to shocks, enhance livelihoods and improve food security and nutrition for vulnerable rural families in three districts of Karamoja – Abim, Nakapiripirit and Napak – which are home to 406,880 people living in an estimated 58,126 households. Nuyok seeks to strengthen governance and gender equity, community capacity to manage shocks and stresses, traditional and diversified livelihood opportunities and nutrition and health (including improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)) of pregnant and lactating women (PLW), adolescent girls and children under two years of age (CU2). At the end of the program, sustainable results will include empowered, resilient, healthy families; responsive, inclusive governance; and a vibrant private sector that engages smallholders at every level.
Job Summary: The Driver will 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:
- Draft monthly vehicle maintenance plans and ensure implementation. Take accountability for all spare parts, accessories, etc. fitted in assigned vehicles during repairs at the workshop or field.
- Prepare vehicle performance, maintenance and repair reports, and submit as required.
- Plan ahead to meet anticipated travel requirements and make all arrangements for ensuring efficient services (fueling, pre-travel checks, required travel documents, required equipment, spare parts, and tools, persons traveling for packing instructions and timings).
- Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all assigned vehicles. Promptly collect filled in daily mileage logs to avoid loss or defacing.
- Routinely check all assigned vehicles Licenses, Insurances, and other required documents and promptly advice the VMU Supervisor when renewals are due.
- Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed, observing local traffic and road safety laws and all CRS vehicle policies to ensure safety of passengers and luggage, and quality and courteous services. Report immediately any accidents and/or route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions. Maintain and submit accurate records for all trips.
- Ensure assigned vehicles are secured when not in use.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Driver job should hold an O’ level Certificate.
- 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.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
- Highly proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
- Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff): Trusting Relationships, Professional Growth, Partnership, Accountability
How to Apply:
All candidates should Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org. Please indicate the district you would like to work in the cover letter.
Deadline: 2nd August 2018 by 5:00PM
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