2 Project Driver NGO Jobs – The Hunger Project — Uganda (THP-U)

Job: Project Driver  (2 Job Opportunities)

Organization: The Hunger Project — Uganda (THP-U)

Duty Station: Uganda

About US:

The Hunger Project — Uganda (THP-U) is part of the Global Hunger Project. THP has been implementing integrated Gender Focused Community Led Development (GFCLD) programs since 1999, and so far, has presence in 10 districts in Uganda; in which TH PU has empowered 12 clusters of rural communities! villages known as Epicenters to end their own hunger and poverty through the Epicenter strategy. The epicenters are located in the districts of Iganga, Kiboga, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mbale, Mpigi, Butambala, Wakiso, Kyankwanzi and in 2019, THP-U commenced programme operations in Druka epicenter Nwoya District.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Administrative Secret Driver will ensure the provision of reliable and secure driving se authorized personnel, and the delivery collection of mail, document other important items..

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive the Project vehicles safely and according to Uganda laws, Kampala and Up Country.
• Maintain the Project vehicles which include conducting periodic checks on the condition of the vehicle and reporting any suspected mechanical faults
• Maintain the vehicle logbook as instructed by the Supervising Officers
• Ensure security of the vehicle while on duty including safe parking
• Checking the vehicle routinely and compiling service reports and mileages.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean and excellent mechanical condition
• Take responsibility for the tools and loose equipment in the vehicle

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• ‘A’ Level Certificate;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous work with NGOs is highly desirable with good command of English language
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Possession of a Clean valid driver’s license
• Skills in minor vehicle repair and knowledge of the local languages) are added advantages;
• Willingness to work outside Kampala

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, detailed CV and copies of their academic certificates as a single PDF document by email to Uganda.Personnel@thp.org  Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Hard copies can be delivered to; The Hunger Project Uganda — Plot BA, Nakasero Lane, Kisozi Complex P.0. Box 26393, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 9th March, 2021 by 5:00pm.