Job Title: Driver
Organization: InterAid
Uganda Limited (IAU)
Uganda Limited (IAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Logistics
Assistant
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.
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
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.
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 [email protected] and [email protected]
addressed to:
interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs and photo
copies of their professional qualifications including three referees via E-mail
to both [email protected] and [email protected]
addressed to:
The Executive Director,
InterAid Uganda,
Plot 1102 Block 8, Kabala
Anjagala Road,
Anjagala Road,
P.O. Box 737 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 14th March 2018 by 5:00 PM
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