3 Fleet Assistant Job Vacancies – Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Organisation: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Supervisor Fleet
Job Code: HRM/072/800
About URA:
The
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) was established by the Uganda Revenue Authority
Statute of 1991 and set up in September of the same year as a central body for
assessment and collection of specified revenue, to administer and enforce the
laws relating to such revenue and to provide for related matters. This statute
incorporated all the laws that were in force then regarding tax collection. The
new organization (URA) amalgamated the three tax administration departments
that were responsible for all the taxes collected by the Central Government of
Uganda.
Job Summary:  The Fleet
Assistant will provide transport services to all staff and maintenance of URA
Vehicles in line with the Administrative guidelines, rules and regulations
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Provide transport and logistical services to
    URA staff and Officials to facilitate smooth flow of business operations
  • Offer transport services to URA staff as per
    the URA Fleet guidelines.
  • In charge of the delivery of items, for
    example mail/correspondence, stationery and supplies to the respective URA
    Offices and other stakeholders in line with the Administrative Guidelines
  • Maintain record and account for all deliveries
    and distributions
  • Guide passengers on basic safety precautions
    before and during the journey
  • Restrict admission of non-authorized
    passengers to the URA vehicle
  • Maintain record of travel appointments and
    airport pick-ups for Staff and officials, daily mileage and fuel
    consumption
  • Keep the vehicle in good mechanical and
    hygienic condition to ensure safety and health of the passengers according
    to the Fleet Management guidelines.
  • Arrange for regular maintenance and ensure
    that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.
  • Keep track of the renewal of required
    documents including vehicle insurance, and registration logs.
  • Take the necessary steps required by the
    rules and regulations in the event of an accident involving the office vehicle
  • Identify a safe place to park the vehicle by
    closure of business
  • Conduct periodic checks on the assigned
    vehicle to determine maintenance needs and report accordingly and time
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the
    Supervisor Fleet.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicants for the URA Fleet Assistant
    Job Vacancies should hold an A’ Level qualification with at least a Pass
    in English & Mathematics at O’ level.
  • Hold a valid driving permit with at least
    class B. Possession of classes CM, DL or DM is an added advantage
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Certificate in Defensive driving is desirable
  • Specialized training in basic automobile
    mechanics
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ driving
    experience in a reputable Organization
  • Knowledge and Proficiency in written and
    spoken English
  • A high sense of precision and order
  • Ability to handle and manage multiple tasks
    under pressure
  • Working knowledge of Traffic and Road Safety
    Act, Fleet management policy
  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what
    other people are saying and understanding the implications of new
    information
  • Problem sensitivity and Solving: The ability
    to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and proposing
    effective solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with
    completing delivery requirements
  • Excellent Customer and Personal service
  • High Level Integrity & Confidentiality
  • Should be an excellent time manager; Managing
    ones’ own time and the time of others
  • Age: Below 45 years
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join URA should apply
online by visiting the website below. Please go to Careers link, Click Here,
‘CAREERS -> EXPERIENTIAL HIRING -> Login (If new, register, else
continue)’ to view detailed job description of the roles and responsibilities
and other required competencies. All applicants are required to scan and attach
copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’ Level, A’
level, Degree certificates. Applicants for the Fleet Assistant position must
attach a scanned copy of their Driving permit in addition to the required
academic certificates. Each attachment should not exceed a limit of 1MB and
ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) are allowed.
Note: The list of shortlisted and successful candidates
will be published on the URA website. Academic documents for the successful
candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are
considered for appointment into the Authority. Any applicants found with forged
academic documents will be charged in the courts of law.
Deadline: Thursday, 23rd June 2016 at 11:59pm

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