Driver US Non-profit Jobs – RTI International

Job: Driver

Organization: RTI International

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: HR & Admin Manager

About US:

RTI International is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. RTI provides research and technical services. It was founded in 1958 with $500,000 in funding from local businesses and the three North Carolina universities that form the Research Triangle.

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the HR & Admin Manager, the position is to drive, maintain, and manage the Uganda Act East Program project vehicle.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive RTI Act East vehicle as may be assigned by the Admin & HR Manager: Drive assigned means of transport for the transport of authorized clients, staff, visitors, goods, messages, mail, etc.
• Collect and deliver goods, mail, documents, and other items as directed
• Pick up officials from the airport as advised.
• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean. and in good mechanical condition
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Read and understand specific vehicle operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle.
• Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise, and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle. Any fines imposed for disobeying traffic rules will be paid by the driver.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident
• Produce weekly records of mileage traveled
• Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the appropriate personnel.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• At least five years of driving experience preferably with an international organization
• The applicant for the RTI International Driver should hold an O’ level qualification with a clean record of driving including defensive driving training
• Subscribe to the values of RTI
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge of radio, email, telephone, and other applications.
• Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous.
• Good knowledge of the Act to End NTDs | East activity areas and the current conditions of roads and highways.

NB: Females are encouraged to apply

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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