The Ugandan Jobline

• Care and maintenance of the UNOPS/KOICA VTI
  project vehicles, including cleanliness and refueling;
• Perform driving tasks for the UNOPS/KOICA VTI
  project authorized personnel;
• Comply transport documentation i.e. daily
  logs; daily vehicle checklists;
• Ensure vehicles have appropriate
  documentation, i.e. accident forms, insurance papers up to date;
• Carry out radio check (if applicable) when
  required;
• Ensure vehicles have a full complement of
  safety and emergency equipment including fire extinguisher, first aid kit
  etc;
• Conduct daily vehicles inspections for
  serviceability and arrange servicing requirements;
• Assists in purchases accruing from petty
  cash, obtaining market prices, specifications, etc.
• Assistance with office tasks (photocopying,
  scanning, etc. as directed);
• Perform any other relevant task assigned by
  supervisor or senior management;

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Finance and Driver job placement should
  have completed Secondary education or equivalent.
• The applicant must hold a valid driver’s
  license from Uganda.
• At least two (2) years of experience working
  as a Driver.
• Previous experience as a driver with NGO or
  international organization is desired
• Security and first aid training is desired.
• Required Skills: Driving, Vehicle Maintenance,  Travel Management, Incident Debriefing
• Desired Skills: Safety and Security – Advanced First
  Aid, United Nations Security System, NGO experience
• Knowledge of the use of radio is an asset;
• Knowledge of general mechanics of a vehicle,
  i.e. change tyres, boost a car battery, etc.
• Familiarity with some procurement processes
  (i.e. getting quotes for purchases, receiving invoices, etc.);
• Familiar with Kampala streets and
  neighborhoods and with the country geography.
• Languages: Intermediate knowledge of English
  language is required. Fluency in any of the local languages (both oral and
  written) is an asset. 

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with
  colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely
  valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;
  Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such
  decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and
  effectively; Shows the capacity to ask questions when in doubt, and
  exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone,
  style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing
  information and keeping people informed.
• Creativity: Demonstrates his/her capacity work
  in multicultural environment. Promotes and persuades others to consider
  new ideas; Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks outside
  the box; Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; Is
  not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

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