Driver NGO Jobs – Mercy Corps

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Job Title:      Driver
Organization: Mercy Corps
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Mercy
Corps is a leading global relief and development agency saving and improving
lives in the world’s toughest places. In more than 40 countries, we partner
with local people to put bold ideas into action, help them overcome adversity
and build stronger communities. We help communities survive and move beyond
emergencies. When natural disasters strike, economies collapse or conflict
flares, Mercy Corps is there. Working with communities, we leverage local logic
to help people transform their lives to grow more food, earn higher incomes and
ultimately advocate for their needs. We see global challenges as an invitation
to pioneer innovative, sustainable solutions.
Job Summary: The Driver will support transport & other logistics
functions of the organization as may be assigned.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Drive project vehicles for official travel
    and business, as required while maintaining a high standard of service to
    both internal and external guests.
  • Ensure punctuality, safe transport &
    observance of road traffic laws and regulations of the Republic of Uganda
  • Ensure safe driving practices are adhered to
    including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
  • The incumbent will ensure vehicles are kept
    secure, clean, and tidy , in good working condition at all times &
    ensure vehicles are given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks.
  • Ensure vehicle repairs & maintenance are
    carried out on time, done properly as per official manufacturers
    specifications & all works are done from officially designated
    workshops.
  • Maintain Vehicle Logbook for official trips,
    daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, prepare and submit at the end
    of each month a vehicle monitoring report & records including vehicle
    operations, maintenance expenses & mileage,
  • Support the Finance and Operations Manager to
    ensure vehicle Insurance and registration is updated timely according to
    schedule.
  • Offer support to the Finance and Operations
    Manager in handling logistics & administrative including facilitating
    immigration and customs formalities, Photocopying, filing, handling mail,
    delivering goods and correspondences, and assist in arranging meetings,
    training and workshop activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a clean driving
    license with classes B, DL & DM.
  • Certificate in defensive driving
  • A minimum of five years of accident free
    driving experience.
  • A minimum of ordinary level UNEB certificate
    of Education.
  • Recommendation certificate of good conduct.
  • Good communication skills in both English and
    Kiswahili
  • Knowledge of Karamojong Language is an asset
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Uganda
    traffic laws.
  • Good traffic judgment & good knowledge
    about vehicle mechanics.
  • Knowledge on operation and maintenance of
    various office equipment’s
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their application
letters, copies of academic qualifications/ certificates & a detailed CV
including email contacts of 3 work related referees. Applications should be
addressed to the Team Leader and hand delivered at Embassy Plaza Ggaba Road,
4th Floor Office No. D6 in properly sealed envelopes indicating position
applied for.
Deadline:  10th June 2016
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