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• Transport authorized personnel to/from airports,
  meetings/appointments, and other official duties, including business
  travel to/from locations throughout Uganda.
• Drive the assigned office vehicles, ensuring the safety of staff
  and/or authorized passengers, vehicle and other road users, for the
  transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail,
  documents and other items, and meet any other transportation requirements.
• Meet official personnel, including staff and delegates at the
  airport and facilitate customs formalities as required.
• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle,
  checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc.
• Conduct minor routine repairs, and be responsible for maintenance
  and cleanliness of the vehicle, including arranging for other vehicle
  repairs as per prevailing procedure.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always clean (interior and exterior,
  including safety belts) and assist or ensure that all passengers have
  fastened safety belts.
• Ensure that the vehicle is equipped with First Aid kit and that
  he/she is trained in providing first aid.
• Check expiry date for consumables in the kit and seek replacement as
  appropriate.
• Log official trips as per the UGAFODE’s policies, including daily
  mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes etc.
• Ensure that the vehicle’s documentation is always current, including
  display of current insurance cover at all times.
• Observe the country’s traffic rules and regulations.
• Always check and adhere to security information from the supervisor
  or the environment for safe drive within and outside the cities.
• Maintain confidentiality of any passenger’s discussions or phone
  conversations
• Report accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor and
  ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case
  of involvement in an accident.
• Perform any other task assigned by the Administration Supervisor.

• The ideal candidate for the UGAFODE Driver (Head Office) job must possess
  a Valid Driver’s License and capable of Defensive Driving; and a minimum
  of a U.C.E “O” Level school certificate or its equivalent.
• A minimum of five years’ professional driving experience with a safe
  driving record.
• Extensive knowledge of driving rules and regulations and be
  conversant with the Road Security Code
• Proficient to effectively communicate in English (verbal and
  written).
• Possess basic skills in minor vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Vocational training in auto maintenance and repair would be a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to team-oriented
  work
• Willingness to drive throughout Uganda on long up-country trips.

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