Driver – SAYE job at Heifer International

JOB DETAILS:
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Heifer International is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with a mission to work with communities to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. We collaborate with farmers and their communities to identify opportunities that deliver living incomes, creating solutions to local challenges that build inclusive, resilient economies. Through increased productivity of livestock and crops, farmers provide for their families and improve the health of their communities.

Heifer International, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation (MCF), is implementing the SAYE project in 11 districts (Jinja, Mayuge, Iganga, Kamuli, Kaliro, Namutumba, Bugweri, Luuka, Buyende, Namayingo, and Bugiri) in the Busoga sub-region. The project is implemented by Heifer in a consortium with four partners: Enhancing University Responsiveness to Agribusiness Development Ltd (CURAD), Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME), Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSDU), and ASIGMA Group. The project focuses on addressing market system barriers for youth transition to work while building and strengthening systems and structures as enablers for youth to secure dignified and fulfilling work. The intervention aims to reach 250,000 young people aged 16-35 years (70% female and 30% male), including 3% of youth with disabilities. Out of the total reached, 175,000 youth will transition into dignified and fulfilling work within agribusiness enterprises in priority value chains of poultry, horticulture, oilseeds, dairy, and beef. The project goal is to improve the socio-economic well-being and resilience of young people in the Busoga sub-region by 2029.

The SAYE project aims to stimulate economic development through agribusiness, providing youth with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to start and sustain agribusiness ventures. Many young people look to the project to elevate their agribusinesses and livelihoods.

Function
The role of the driver will be to support Heifer International and its implementing partner organisations to successfully implement the SAYE project in the Busoga region by ensuring proper maintenance of vehicles, safe and timely transportation of project officers, visitors, goods as well as running office errands.
Employee will work closely with the cluster administrative assistants to ensure that all permits and insurance are kept up to date.

Responsibilities & Deliverables
Effective Project Delivery (100%)
• Provide transport and delivery services to the project.
• Keep passengers safe at all times through defensive driving, timely servicing, and ensuring the vehicle is fully functional, including having a repair kit, spare tires, and a first aid box.
• Monitor the vehicle’s condition, identify repairs early, and report them to the cluster administrative assistant.
• Accurately record travels, maintenance, and repairs in the vehicle logbook.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness at all times.
• Strictly observe traffic rules, regulations, and maximum speed limits as prescribed by Uganda’s traffic laws.

• Ensure the vehicle has valid insurance, which is clearly displayed at all times.
• Ensure the vehicle logbook and log sheets are available in each vehicle.
• Ensure the security of all vehicle tools.
• Perform daily errands, such as collecting and delivering documents, making bank deposits, and refueling the vehicle according to the fuel schedule.
• Assist with routine office tasks when needed, including photocopying, binding, moving furniture, and shredding.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the motor vehicle usage policy.

Minimum Requirements
• Minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.
• Certificate in defensive driving from a registered driving institute.
• 8 years of driving experience preferably 5 years of which are within the NGO or International Sector.
• Valid driver’s permit with classes B, BE, C, and C1.

Key Behavioural Competencies
• Accountability
• Professional Excellence
• Humility
• Customer Orientation
• Empathy
• Innovation

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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