Driver Non-profit Jobs – Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)

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Job Title:   Driver
Organisation: Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)
Duty Station:  Uganda
Reports to: Senior Transport Officer
About HFHI:
Habitat
for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing
ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to
eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent
shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all
backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families
in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters based in
Atlanta, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and Area
Office bases of operations in Manilla, Philippines for our Asia and Pacific
work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and Caribbean work and
Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
Job Summary: The Driver will carry out tasks related to driving
HFHU vehicles entrusted to him/her in a safe and economical manner in
conjunction with HFHU policy and the traffic laws and regulations of Uganda.
Also, the incumbent will perform minor mechanical tasks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Transportation &
Safety:
  • Transport HFHU staff and visitors as
    instructed.
  • Ensure safety of passengers & luggage at
    all times.
  • Observe speed limits and all HFHU travel
    guidelines.
  • Ensure use of seat belts at all times.
  • Ensure proper communication procedures.
2. Vehicle Maintenance:
  • Maintain vehicles allocated in sound
    mechanical condition.
  • Ensure washing and general cleaning of
    vehicles is maintained.
  • Ensure that vehicles are fueled and serviced
    promptly.
  • Report any faults/breakdowns & accidents
    immediately to the Senior Transport Officer
  • Ensure First Aid Kits are complete and spare
    & tools are in allocated vehicle.
  • Ensure that vehicle tools are always kept in
    allocated vehicle.
3. Record Keeping:
  • Ensure that all vehicles have log sheets and
    pens.
  • Maintain accurate vehicle records to ensure
    that all trips, fuel fill-ups, time and mileage readings are recorded.
  • Ensure fuel fill ups entry is made in the log
    sheet timely,
  • Ensure vehicle request forms are filled and
    submitted for travel allocation to Administration Assistant
  • Submit all vehicle log sheets on a monthly
    basis to the Senior Transport Officer
  • Ensure to check vehicle on daily basis and
    submit check list report to Senior Transport Officer.
  • Submit field trip report after every trip to
    the Administration Assistant
  • Prepare and submit vehicle repair reports to
    the Administration Assistant every time before and after repairs
4. Delivering and
receiving mail:
  • Prompt delivery of all mail and maintain
    record on delivery book, inclusive of cheques and equipment.
  • Check in post office for mail on a regular
    basis.
  • Receive mail from partners and sub-offices
    and hand it over to the Administration Assistant.
5. Check on vehicle
comprehensive and 3rd party insurance:
  • Ensure that vehicle comprehensive and 3rd
    party insurance are valid.
  • Inform Senior Transport Officer 3 weeks in
    advance of renewals.
6. Mechanical Activities:
  • Perform minor repairs as required and
    recommend major cases to the garage.
  • Road test and certify all vehicles from the
    garages.
7. Others: Any other
duties assigned by the Senior Transport Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold an O Level
    Certificate and Mechanical certificate.
  • A minimum of three years’ driving and
    mechanical experience
  • Hold a Certificate/Licenses: Class A, B, C,
    and E Driver’s
    License.
  • Understanding of the Geographical area of
    assignment.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply by sending a cover
letter, a detailed CV and copies of relevant academic credentials via email addressed
to: The Human Resource Department.
Email to: noffice@hfhuganda.org
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 27th June, 2016
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