Job Title: Driver (Light Vehicles)
Organisation: Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Project Name: Improving
Access and Use of Agricultural Equipment and Mechanization through use of
Labour Saving Technologies Project
Access and Use of Agricultural Equipment and Mechanization through use of
Labour Saving Technologies Project
Duty Station: Field-Based,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
About Us:
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries derives its
mandate from the constitution of the republic of Uganda; the Local Governments
Act, (1997), and the Public Service reform Programme (PSRP). The mandate is to
create an enabling environment in the Agricultural Sector.
mandate from the constitution of the republic of Uganda; the Local Governments
Act, (1997), and the Public Service reform Programme (PSRP). The mandate is to
create an enabling environment in the Agricultural Sector.
Job Summary: The Driver
(Light Vehicles) will support the “Improving Access and Use of Agricultural
Equipment and Mechanization through use of Labour Saving Technologies” Project
by being be responsible for driving/ operation, managing, and maintaining
project vehicles in accordance with the transport policy and as directed by the
supervising officer.
(Light Vehicles) will support the “Improving Access and Use of Agricultural
Equipment and Mechanization through use of Labour Saving Technologies” Project
by being be responsible for driving/ operation, managing, and maintaining
project vehicles in accordance with the transport policy and as directed by the
supervising officer.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Driving vehicles for official duty and
assignments; - Performing basic maintenance and
cleanliness of the vehicle; - In charge of reporting major technical
mechanical faults to the supervising officer; - Maintaining basic records regarding the
vehicles as instructed; and - Ensuring the safety of the vehicle while
on duty.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should be a Ugandan in
possession of a Uganda Certificate of Education with a pass in English
Language. - Possess a valid and clean driving record
and driving permit class B. - Additional training in Defensive driving
will be an added advantage. - At least two years’ experience in driving.
- Basic
Knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance; - Possess
a clean driving record; - Good
public relations and customer care skills - Good
time management skills - High
degree of flexibility.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encouraged to send a
filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), download
here, in triplicate and attach certified copies of academic documents
and submit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry
and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, Open Registry, Uganda
filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), download
here, in triplicate and attach certified copies of academic documents
and submit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry
and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, Open Registry, Uganda
NB: Applicants
subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews and their names displayed on the
Ministry website or on the MAAIF Notice Board, shall be required to present
certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates
at the time of sitting the oral interviews. Applicants who shall not hear from
the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, on completion of
the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.
subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews and their names displayed on the
Ministry website or on the MAAIF Notice Board, shall be required to present
certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates
at the time of sitting the oral interviews. Applicants who shall not hear from
the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, on completion of
the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.
Deadline: 10th February 2017
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