Driver USAID Project Jobs – RTI International

Job Title: Driver

Organization: RTI International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

RTI International is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. RTI provides research and technical services. It was founded in 1958 with $500,000 in funding from local businesses and the three North Carolina universities that form the Research Triangle.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive the project vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in accordance to project rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles
• Transport project staff and materials in Kampala and the regions of operation
• Maintain the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and chassis.
• Ensure that tires are in good working conditions at all time, and that spare tire is in good condition
• Ensure that vehicle usage log is updated on a daily basis and submitted on a monthly basis
• Ensure that fuel consumption report is submitted as required
• Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that fluids (water, oil, fuel, washer liquid, etc.) levels are at required levels
• Report any apparent malfunction to the supervisor
• Report any damage or accident to the supervisor immediately
• Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use
• Carry out project errands as required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Secondary schooling certificate
• Five years of experience in driving a project vehicle, preferably for a USAID or other donor project
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Defensive driving certificate will be a plus
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
• Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous.
• Good knowledge of the Project activity areas and the current conditions of roads and highways.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds/temperaments.
• Flexibility to fit into often changing priorities
• Ability to fluently communicate in English both verbally and written.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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