Driver job at United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders

JOB DETAILS:
Category: General Service staff, Full-time position
Salary Scale: GS3/VII- UNAFRI Salary Scale.
Duration: Initially, One (1) year with the possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Age: Candidates below the Age of 45 years should apply.

Nationality: This job is open to candidates who are Ugandan Nationals.

Organizational Setting and Reporting:
The post is at the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) in Kampala, Uganda.

Responsibilities:
The Driver, under the direction and the authority of the Director-General, shall:
• Possess a valid and relevant driving license issued by the Ugandan Authority

• Drive Institute’s staff to locations within Uganda especially in Kampala City.

• Keep passengers safe at all times through defensive driving, timely servicing, and ensuring the vehicle is fully functional.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle, in a good mechanical condition and ensure vehicle is prepared for long trips on rough terrain prior to field visits.

• Maintain and monitor vehicle’s reasonable fuel consumption and mileage.
• Ensure the vehicle meets all legal requirements and standards
• Strictly observe traffic rules, regulations, and speed limits as prescribed by Uganda’s traffic laws.
• Perform daily errands, such as collecting and delivering documents, purchasing items for the office.

• Assist in routine office chores when necessary, such as photocopying, binding, filing, moving furniture, answering telephones.
• Ensure the vehicle has valid insurance., which is clearly always displayed.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out.
• Complete the vehicle logbook daily, recording all travel and requiring staff to be transported to sign on it.
• Taking charge of the office generator (Powering it on/off, fueling and service).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education qualification.
• A certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanic is an added advantage.
• Certificate in defensive driving from a registered driving institute or other road safety training desired.
• 8 years of driving experience preferably 5 years of which are within the NGO or International Sector.
• Must have experience driving within Kampala and in the regions of Uganda.
• Must be familiar with local traffic regulations and be able to perform first line vehicle maintenance/repairs.
• Good working knowledge of English language is required. French is an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? send all the required documents to [email protected]
Closing Date: 6th January 2025 at 5:00pm.
Candidates should submit along with their application a copy of the Curriculum Vitae indicating the following (i) Names in Full; (ii) Place and Date of Birth; (iii) Marital Status; (iv) Home Address; (v) Present contact address; (vi) Nationality; (vii) Number of Children (if any); (iii) Secondary and postsecondary education, including dates and names of institutions attended; (ix) Academic and professional qualifications with dates; (x) Working experience with dates; (xi) Extra-curricular activities (xii) Names and addressed of three (3) referees; (xiii) Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed. All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the Director General through the address indicated below:
The Director-General
United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and
The Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
P. O. Box 10590 Kampala, Uganda
• NB: No physical submissions will be accepted at UNAFRI Office.