Driver (2 Positions) at Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda (ACORD -U)

Job Summary:

The Driver will be responsible for providing day-to-day support in transporting staff/consultants and or goods to project activities in line with vehicle use policies. The Driver oversees maintenance of the vehicle.

Key duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives assigned vehicle safely while maintaining courtesy to the passengers and other road users.
• Provides logistical support to all project staff and official visitors to the project areas on official project activities.
• Carries out basic daily routine checks on vehicle maintenance, i.e., checking the oil, lighting, electrical, brakes and tire pressure.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records for all trips in the vehicle log sheet. The log sheet is updated for every destination/stop per trip.
• In liaison with the supervisor and manager responsible for the trip, coordinates movement schedule in the most effective way to avoid interruptions.
• Prepares a monthly vehicle maintenance, service and fuel consumption report and submits to the supervisor for verification by close of business every second day of every month, for the previous month.
• Ensures that the vehicle is always fueled at designated fueling station with the minimum level of fuel (quarter tank).
• Maintains an up-to-date record of vehicles servicing, insurance and brings to the attention of the supervisor date of the next services and or renewal.
• Immediately reports any incidents and or accidents, using the relevant reporting forms, within 24 hours of incident or accident.
• Always maintains vehicle cleanliness both inside and outside.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the vehicles assigned at all times and that of the passenger(s), vehicle accessories and or goods therein.
• Observes and always adheres to traffic rules
• Always ensures safe custody of the fuel card under driver’s care
• Monitors and verifies that all required repair works are done to satisfaction before the related payment is made.
• Supports technical staff work while in the field.
• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• “O” certificate of education.
• A clean valid driving license for classes A, B and C. DL.
• A minimum of three (3) years hands on experience in a similar position in an international NGO, a recognized institution.
• Experience of working in terrain regions.
• Good knowledge in mechanics
• Must have passed Ministry of Works and Transport competence driving test.
• Defensive driving certificate is an added advantage
• MUST be a Ugandan National.

Key Behaviors and Abilities:

• Exhibit high levels of team work
• Good communicator and proficient in English
• High integrity and discipline
• Experience in working with a diverse staff in challenging situations.
• She/he should have demonstrated understanding of transportation; She/he will have demonstrated skills to work in project teams.
• Ability to multi Task and work under pressure to deliver results
• Familiarity with project geographical areas
• Effective Interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English in both oral and written communication.
• Willingness to support ACORD’s mission

How to Apply

Send CV and Application Letter to hr@acorduganda.org to apply.