2 Driver NGO Job Opportunities – Handicap International Federation (Humanity & Inclusion)

Job Title: Driver (2 Job Placements)

Organization: Handicap International Federation (Humanity & Inclusion)

Duty Station: Gulu and Kiryandongo, Uganda

Reports to: Logistics Officer-Facility

Gross Salary: UGX. 915,149

About US:

Handicap International Federation (operating under the name Humanity & Inclusion) is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Job Summary:  Under the supervision of the Logistics Officer-Facility and in direct coordination with Logistics Teams, the Driver will ensure good and safe transport of HI staff and equipment and ensure the maintenance of the vehicles.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services.

• Ensure the respect of the Ugandan traffic law while driving HI vehicles;
• Follow the Line Manager planning and instructions;
• Follow the instructions of the manufacturer and the HI rules when using the vehicle;
• Collects and delivers mail, and other communications from and to the post office, government agencies and other institutions, if requested by your line manager;
• Carry out banking/financial and other office out-door messenger related duties;
• Keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid (driving licence, insurance paper, HI ID card, HI Waiver of liability form…);
• Fill in the Log book every day according to HI procedures;
• Behave in a respectful way at check point and/or to police officer and/or to military keeping in mind that you are representing HI;
• Respect HI security rules;

Ensure the maintenance of the vehicle with respect to HI vehicle management procedure.

• Carry out daily checks before starting up the vehicle (oil level; water level; pressure of the tires etc…)
• Wash the car when needed and upon request from line manager.
• Make sure that the security tool box and first aid kit are complete and on board.
• Make sure the fuel tank is always half full.
• Inform the line manager when service is necessary.
• Solve minor technical problems.
• Inform the logistics department of any major repairs to be carried out.
• Follow the car rental supplier during his maintenance visit
• Record all the maintenance done in the log book of each vehicle.

Ensure the respect of the departure and arrival time of your movement.

• Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure so as to be on time.
• Prepare additional equipment to be brought along according to the needs (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit).
• Guarantee the good loading and unloading of the car and tight the goods in an appropriate way.
• Know the area map, especially HI staff houses, INGOs offices, UN offices … and relevant partners’ offices.
• Make sign a Waiver of Liability form letter for none HI staff.

Respect of HI identity, rules and policies

• Know, understand, apply and respect HI code of conduct and ethics, HI mandate and values, HI rules and operating procedure, HI policies (child protection policy, policy and mechanism for the prevention of and fight against bribery, the protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse policy) and make sure they are known, understood, applied and respected by its team
• Know, understand, apply and respect HI security rules and make sure they are known, understood and applied by her/his team
• Regular refresher trainings are organized

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants for the Humanity & Inclusion Driver job must hold an Advanced level Certificate (Senior Six)
• Valid driving permit Class DL and CM
• Minimum of two years driving experience with an INGO
• Very Good Driving skills

Competencies:

• Good communication Skills
• Flexible
• Good interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

• Time management skills;
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data;
• Ability to work under high pressure

Condition:

Starting Date: 1st October 2020

Length of contract: 18 months (until 31st March 2022)

Gross Salary: UGX. 915,149

How to Apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements, please send an updated CV (3 pages max, including three professional referees current and/or past line managers) with a cover letter to HR department at recruitment@uganda.hi.org indicating your preferred duty station; Application for Driver  not later than 5:00pm on Thursday,03rd September 2020.  (Please do follow the application process as detailed above to avoid disqualification)

NB:

• Humanity and Inclusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage females and persons with disabilities to apply to become a part of our organization.
• HI staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the Code of Conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
• HI does not solicit funds in exchange for employment opportunities.

Any efforts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 3^rd September 2020 by 5:00 pm