11 Driver Job Vacancies – Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)

Organisation: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
(MGLSD)
Project Name: Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to:  Administrative
Officer
About US:
The
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is implementing the
Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP), an initiative of the Government
of Uganda that is aimed at improving access to financial services by women
entrepreneurs and equipping them with skills for enterprise growth, value
addition and marketing of their products and services. The Programme will be
implemented under three components namely; Capacity and Skills Development, Women
Enterprise Fund for projects and Institutional Support.
Job Summary: The incumbents will drive and maintain the
vehicle in accordance with the transport policy; and as directed by the
supervising officer.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Transport of persons,
goods and / or documents:
  • Distribute mail as needed, both incoming and
    outgoing.
  • The incumbent will deliver correspondence to
    government authorities and assist in processing various permits (such as
    airport pass etc.).
  • Facilitate airport pickups for VIP visitors
    and transportation during official visits.
2. Service Vehicle
Maintenance Management:
  • Schedule annual vehicle examination for
    service vehicles with the Transportation Department.
  • Determine when and what kind of maintenance
    the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially
    car tyre condition.
  • Check oil and tyres properly and keep the
    service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.
  • Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned
    and arrange minor repairs where necessary
  • Keep track of timely car insurance renewals.
  • Update monthly mileage records.
  • Update and maintain log book of each service
    vehicle on daily basis.
3. Other tasks:
  • Assist with office and meeting room
    re-arrangement for various meetings/events.
  • Occasional handyman jobs in the Office, such
    as hanging pictures and small office repairs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant for the Driver job opportunity should
    preferably be a Ugandan who holds a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
    with a pass in English language.
  • Hold a Valid driving permit of class E, held
    for the last three years.
  • Two years of driving experience in a
    reputable organization
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical and vehicle
    maintenance.
  • Clean driving record
  • Competencies: Public relations and Customer care,
    Time management, Flexibility and Ethics and integrity.
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send hand deliver their
applications to:
The
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry
of Gender, Labour & Social Developments,
Plot
2, Simbamanyo House, George Street,
P.O.
Box 7136, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 27th May 2016 by 3:00pm
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