O’ Level Driver Jobs – Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation (ICCO Cooperation)
Organisation: Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation (ICCO Cooperation)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation (ICCO Cooperation) is an international non-governmental organisation founded in 1964 in the Netherlands and implements programmes with partners in Central, Eastern and Southern Africa since the 1980s. We work towards a world in which people can live in dignity and well-being, a world without poverty and injustice.
Job Summary: The Driver is responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to the consortium team at ICCO office and the MIRP programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides reliable and safe driving services;
- Ensure that ICCO vehicle is used only for official/authorized business as advised by the supervisor;
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on daily activities on log sheet including mileage, fuel consumption, destinations, and items in English;
- Ensures the assigned vehicle is in good operating condition by performing minor maintenance tasks when necessary;
- Ensuring that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported;
- Ensure that timely repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and fueling the vehicle among others are carried out;
- Ensure that the steps required by the local rules, regulations and the organization are taken in case of involvement in an accident;
- Keep the assigned vehicle clean inside and outside;
- Ensure ICCO’s policies and SOPs are followed by all passengers while driving (e.g. seatbelts, travel times, etc.);
- Ensure the car is at a safe place at night and during holidays as will be agreed with the supervisor.
- Perform any other duties within the incumbent’s capabilities as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an O’ level certificate from an accredited educational institution;
- Certificate in auto mechanic is an added advantage.
- At least two years of relevant experience as field driver preferably in an international organization; Skills:
- Must possess a valid driving licence and substantial defensive driving skill;
- Experience with NGOs as well as international organizations is an advantage;
- Safe driving record, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and basic skills in mechanics
- Good working knowledge of written and spoken English is essential and knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.
- Competences needed:
- Self-motivated, proactive and result driven;
- Being an open and reliable person with high integrity;
- Ability to work independently but at the same time being a team player;
- Ability to connect with people of different backgrounds;
- Ability to transfer skills;
- Gender sensitive;
- Affinity with ICCO’s and Act Church of Sweden values and operating principles.
- ICCO is an equal opportunity employer and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below. Ensure you fill in all the required fields and submit accordingly. Only online applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Deadline: 22nd November 2019 by 5:00pm
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