Driver Jobs – InterAid Uganda Limited (IAU)



Job Title:        Driver
Organization: InterAid
Uganda Limited (IAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Logistics
Assistant
About US:
InterAid Uganda Limited (IAU)
is a non-governmental humanitarian national organization established in 1988,
and duly registered with the NGO Board and NGO Forum. IAU is actively involved
in programs geared towards the protection and improvement of lives of
disadvantaged people living in urban and rural areas in Uganda and in the Great
Lakes Region. InterAid Uganda is focused on its thematic areas of Rights
Protection, Education, Livelihood & Food Security, Health (HIV&AIDS;
Malaria; Maternal and Reproductive Health), Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
(WASH), Environment and Disaster Management and good Management and Governance
systems.
Job Summary: The Driver
will support the transportation function of IAU office and in all IAU work
stations
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Transportation function:
  • Driving
    Clients
  • Delivering
    parcels as expected
  • Ensure
    the vehicle is in a clean condition to reflect the image of the
    organization.
Safety responsibilities:
  • Adhering
    to all traffic laws and regulations.
  • Ensure
    the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition
  • Identifying
    mechanical faults and any other defects on the vehicle and report
    immediately to the senior driver.
  • Conducting
    daily condition checks on the vehicle on the following.
  • Ensure that oil is at correct level; arrange to
    requisition oil as necessary.
  • Check water level.
  • Check that tyres are in good condition and are
    at correct pressure, check tightness of wheel nuts.
  • Ensure that brake and clutch fluids are at
    correct level, top up as necessary. For air operated systems blow off air
    reservoir.
  • Check
    that all lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are in working order.
  • On the road ensure that the speedometer and
    other gauges function and report any malfunction.
  • Check fitting and adjustment of rear view
    mirrors.
  • Check for presence of vehicle tool kit.
  • Ensure
    at all times that the vehicle is securely locked for the safety of company
    tools and other properties in custody of the driver.
  • Ensure
    staffs have written authority before use of the vehicle on private journeys
    or errands.
  • Attend
    and participate in section and staff meetings.
Administration:
  • Completing
    on a daily basis the motor vehicle utilization log book and submit it on a
    regular basis.
  • Ensure
    that all fuel issues are recorded against the correct vehicle number.
  • Monitors
    the expiry third party license and warn the Officer in charge 45 days in
    advance.
  • Verifying
    that all damaged parts are replaced when vehicle is repaired or serviced.
Compliance: Ensure that policies and procedures are complied
with including staff using vehicles.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    ideal candidate for the InterAid Uganda Limited (IAU) Driver job opportunity
    should preferably hold an
    “O” level certificate.
  • At least three years’ experience in a reputable
    organization
  • Clean driving record
  • Valid
    Driver’s license with class B, CM, DL
  • Knowledge of defensive driving
  • Knowledge of the Ugandan traffic laws and regulations
  • Safety consciousness
  • A high measure of integrity, reliability,
    independence and flexibility
  • Openness to learn and ability to adapt and acquire new skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs and photo
copies of their professional qualifications including three referees via E-mail
to both recruitment@interaiduganda.org and iaurecruitment@interaiduganda.org
addressed to:
The Executive Director,
InterAid Uganda,
Plot 1102 Block 8, Kabala
Anjagala Road,
P.O. Box 737 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 14th March 2018 by 5:00 PM
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