Job Title: Driver (4 Job Opportunities)
Organization: Heifer
International
International
Project Name: The East
Africa Youth Inclusion Program (EAYIP)
Africa Youth Inclusion Program (EAYIP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Wakiso and Mbale, Uganda
Wakiso and Mbale, Uganda
About Heifer:
Heifer International, an international not-for-profit organization
founded in 1944 in the United States of America, works with resource
constrained families in 125 countries worldwide to develop innovative solutions
to the underlying causes of hunger, poverty and environmental degradation.
founded in 1944 in the United States of America, works with resource
constrained families in 125 countries worldwide to develop innovative solutions
to the underlying causes of hunger, poverty and environmental degradation.
About EAYIP Program:
The East Africa Youth Inclusion Program (EAYIP) is a five-year program
designed to motivate and engage more youth in the agricultural sector and present
them with a pathway to improve their livelihoods. The program is implemented in
various districts of Uganda and Tanzania.
designed to motivate and engage more youth in the agricultural sector and present
them with a pathway to improve their livelihoods. The program is implemented in
various districts of Uganda and Tanzania.
Job Summary: The Driver will
maintain Heifer vehicles by ensuring they stay clean and receive regular
scheduled maintenance. The incumbent will be responsible for receiving
international visitors, driving staff or guests to project sites, and running
office errands. This position, in conjunction with administrative staff, will
be responsible for ensuring that all required permits and insurance are kept
current by alerting the appropriate staff members in time for renewals.
maintain Heifer vehicles by ensuring they stay clean and receive regular
scheduled maintenance. The incumbent will be responsible for receiving
international visitors, driving staff or guests to project sites, and running
office errands. This position, in conjunction with administrative staff, will
be responsible for ensuring that all required permits and insurance are kept
current by alerting the appropriate staff members in time for renewals.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The ideal candidate for the Heifer International
Driver vacancy must hold an Advanced level certificate
The ideal candidate for the Heifer International
Driver vacancy must hold an Advanced level certificate
·
Certificate in defensive driving from a
sanctioned driving institute
Certificate in defensive driving from a
sanctioned driving institute
·
A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience
in a non-profit/developmental organization setting.
A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience
in a non-profit/developmental organization setting.
·
Basic to intermediate knowledge of vehicle
mechanics.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of vehicle
mechanics.
·
Excellent communication skills both in English
and local language of the cluster area.
Excellent communication skills both in English
and local language of the cluster area.
·
Strong adherence to the motor vehicle usage
policy, as well as local and national traffic laws/ Excellent interpersonal
skills with the ability to relate with individuals- diplomatically and
tactfully.
Strong adherence to the motor vehicle usage
policy, as well as local and national traffic laws/ Excellent interpersonal
skills with the ability to relate with individuals- diplomatically and
tactfully.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send copies of
certificates, cover letters with updated C.Vs indicating two professional
referees to: The Country Director- Heifer International Uganda on P.O. Box
28491 Kampala either by hand delivery (9am-3pm) to Plot 6 Clement Hill Road,
Nakasero OR via Email to: [email protected].
certificates, cover letters with updated C.Vs indicating two professional
referees to: The Country Director- Heifer International Uganda on P.O. Box
28491 Kampala either by hand delivery (9am-3pm) to Plot 6 Clement Hill Road,
Nakasero OR via Email to: [email protected].
Deadline: 26th
November, 2016
November, 2016
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