2 USAID Project Driver Career Jobs – Freedom House

Organisation: Freedom
House
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Job Code: 117
Reports to: Finance and
Administration Officer
About Freedom House:
Freedom House promotes the
spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy,
and programs that support frontline activists. 
We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly
regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the
Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit.  With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices,
we support the right of every individual to be free.
Job Summary: The USAID Freedom
House Project Drivers will operate and maintain office vehicles to ensure that
the pre-program runs efficiently and effectively.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Drive
    staff on official duties within town and up country trips.
  • Ensure
    that the vehicle has valid comprehensive insurance and/or road license.
  • Complete
    logbook regularly and submit to Finance and Administration Officer.
  • Ensure
    vehicle is serviced whenever it is due.
  • Actively
    monitor the mechanical conditions of the vehicle and inform the Finance
    and Administration Officer so repair can be arranged
  • Maintain
    vehicle in clean condition
  • Support
    the delivery of mails to service providers, partners in and around Kampala
  • Ensure
    that the car has sufficient fuel at all times and fuelled at designated
    service stations. 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  
  • The
    applicants for the Driver Jobs should at least hold aan Ordinary Level
    Certificate with 3 passes or better
  • A
    minimum of combined collective 10 years driving experience with at least
    of 5 years with a reputed agency,
  • Possession
    of valid driver’s license with no endorsements in the past 10 years
  • Possession
    of valid Certificate in Defensive Driving
  • Past
    work experience with a USAID/USG supported projects will be an added
    advantage
  • Working
    knowledge of road routes in major districts of Uganda
  • Strong
    driving skills,
  • Possess
    the ability to identify problems in vehicle and take appropriate action.
  • Proven
    ability to work well within and as part of a team and manage multiple
    priorities
  • Integrity
    and honesty and good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
  • Open
    to work in long hours as and when required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and send  a resume, and cover letter.
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