Truck Driver Job Opportunities – National Union of Coffee Agribusinesses and Farm Enterprises (NUCAFE)

Job Title:   Truck Driver
Organization: National
Union of Coffee Agribusinesses and Farm Enterprises (NUCAFE)
Duty Station: Namanve, Kiwanga, Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Human
Resource Officer
         
About US:
National Union of Coffee
Agribusinesses and Farm Enterprises (NUCAFE) is a private, not for Profit
organization registered under the laws of Uganda as a company limited by
guarantee. Currently NUCAFE is the hub of a membership of 178 associations and
cooperatives representing more than 150,000 coffee farming households. NUCAFE’s
Vision is that coffee farmers profitably own their coffee along the Value chain
for sustainable livelihoods consumer satisfaction and societal transformation.
Job Summary: The Truck
Driver will provide secure and timely driving services mainly for coffee
delivery. Deliver items to NUCAFE clients/stakeholders such as the bank,
suppliers as may be requested. Assists with postage and with pick up of office
purchases, items and any other tasks required by secretariat staff from time to
time.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Drive truck, personnel and equipment to
    locations in Uganda for Coffee and other activities.
  • Maintain Company vehicles, keep accurate records for vehicle issues, including
    fuel, mileage, and trip logs, and schedule routine maintenance and
    cleaning.
  • Observe all company vehicle utilization
    policies and in country traffic laws.
  • Perform daily errands such as collecting and delivering
    items purchasing items for
    the office, and refueling the vehicles on an as-needed basis
  • Transport staff for implementation of
    activities
  • The Truck Driver will also maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle
    both inside and out. Ensure that the first aid kit is in place and stocked
    at all times.
  • Assist in routine office chores when necessary
    such as photocopying, binding, filing, moving furniture, answering
    telephones, sending faxes, and cleaning the office premises
  • Carry out routine monthly service of the
    vehicle, including oil changes
    and general service.
  • Complete the vehicle log book on a daily basis,
    recording all travel and requiring staff transported to sign, and submit
    to Human Resource officer for review and approval on a weekly basis.
  • Provide driving services for specific tasks from the Executive Director,
    management and staff at the secretariat
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Human
    Resource Officer



Qualifications, Skills
and Experience: 
  • The
    applicant must hold an O’ level certificate and a valid driving permit
    with classes B and CM.
  • Defensive driving training.
  • Five years of truck driving experience will be
    an added advantage.
  • Core Values: Coffee
    Knowledge, Professionalism, Integrity, Compassion, Etiquette, Exceptional
    time management
How to Apply:  
All candidates who wish to join
the NUCAFE should send their updated CVs, cover letters, copies of the relevant
academic documents, capability statement and contacts of 2 professional
referees to the Human Resource Officer: human.resource@nucafe.org  or
send hardcopy applications to our Head Offices at Coffee House, 2nd
Floor Suite 2.7, Jinja Road, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 11th February 2018

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