Transport Officer USAID Project Job Opportunities – Palladium
Organisation: Palladium
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.
About USAID Project:
The USAID funded Uganda Health Systems Strengthening (UHSS) activity is a five-year contract designed to support the improvement in performance of Uganda’s health systems. The Activity is implemented by a consortium of partners including Palladium International LLC, BRAC Uganda, the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), KPMG Uganda, the Panagora Group, and the Uganda National Health Consumers Organization (UNHCO). The purpose of UHSS is to improve the performance of Uganda’s health systems through technical assistance that will improve leadership and accountability for results in public and private health sectors at the national, sub-national, and community levels; implement innovative interventions that increase efficient use, governance, and management of key health system resources including human resources for health, finance, equipment/infrastructure; and strengthen state and non-state community health systems that are critical for improved and quality health services.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Transport Officer will drive assigned project vehicle daily, as assigned and/or preapproved by supervisor; including on scheduled field trips, project-related trips within Uganda and other driving assignments as required. S/he will ensure cleanliness of assigned vehicle, check assigned vehicle weekly to ensure that it is operational and safe to drive, and fulfil project reporting requirements and maintain records, including vehicle logs, vehicle routing, and vehicle condition.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive Project staff members, consultants, and other visitors on Project business. Provide transportation to and from the airport, hotel, project sites, and other locations as assigned. Have vehicle ready and on standby at all times.
- Follow and understand the traffic rules according to the country regulation.
- Ensure that all passengers wear seatbelts, including the driver himself/herself.
- Be aware of security at each point of drop off or pick up and keep staff safe during journey.
- Maintain a record of trips including kilometers traveled, fuel consumed and cost, and dates of oil changes, all according to establish procedure.
- Ensure day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle such as checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.
- Pick up and deliver shipments e.g. packages and documents as assigned.
- Arrange for repairs and regularly scheduled maintenance of the vehicle. Obtain price quotes for the purchase of parts as requested and perform minor repairs on vehicle as needed.
- Ensure that all regulations are following in case of accidents, including reporting incident to Palladium and proper authorities and submit required paper work.
- Ensure that the vehicle has all required registrations/licensing and inspections, and that necessary documentation is retained with the vehicle.
- Ensure vehicle has sufficient amount of fuel, maintain the vehicle’s cleanliness, and ensure its security for daily use and proper evening and weekend parking at the office site.
- Maintain all safety equipment in the vehicle such as fist aid, spare tire, and repair equipment.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with all project personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least four years of project driving experience required; experience working for a U.S. company or NGO in Uganda preferred.
- Valid Uganda driver’s license and good driving record required.
- Experience driving up-country is required
- Defensive driving or similar course completion is required.
- Certification in mechanics or automobile maintenance preferred.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.