Driver Jobs – Restless Development

Job Title:           Driver
Organization: Restless
Development
Project Name: International
Citizen Service 2 (ICS2) Programme
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Gross Annual Salary: UGX
9,589,448 gross per annum
Reports to: Finance and
Administration Coordinator
About Us:
Restless Development (Uganda) is an International NGO established to
address the challenges faced by young people in Uganda by placing young people
at the forefront of change and development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth
to live healthy and productive lives, fully supported by those around them. Our
programming focuses on three core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health
and rights, youth civic participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
About ICS2 Programme:
The International Citizen Service 2 (ICS2) Programme will build on the
strong results and learnings of the ICS pilot and ICS 1 programme in Uganda. It
will continue to focus on high-quality, youth-led and evidence based projects
that are at the very heart of Restless Development’s work with young people.
The three year project targets young people in and out of school with an
integrated Sexual Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights, Civic
Participation and livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Driver will
work closely with the Finance and Administration Coordinator to maintain
Restless Development vehicles and transport staff to programme areas safely. He
/ she will also provide administrative support
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
Transport staff to programme areas safely (50%)
  • Tasked
    with the transportation of staff and goods as required to
    destinations as required
  • Be
    available at office premises in time to transport the staff for official
    duties within or out of town.
  • Ensure
    that you have a vehicle request for all official travel with staff.
  • Transport
    the staff for all official duties as required
  • The
    incumbent will report any accidents immediately to the nearest police
    station and to the field office in line with the policy.
  • Follow
    restless Development guidelines for travelling and speed limits
  • Respect
    Restless Development standard operating procedures for vehicles
    use.
  • Respect
    the manufacture’s technical conditions of use for the vehicle.
Maintain Restless Development Vehicle (30%)
  • Complete
    all required daily, weekly, monthly and other vehicle checks as per
    policy.
  • The
    Driver will report to the FAC regarding any maintenance or repair
    needs
  • Accompany
    the vehicle to mechanics for repairs and maintenance
  • Drive
    in safe and efficient manner to protect the vehicle and ensure longevity
  • Conscientiously
    report information in the logbook and fuel logbook
  • Ensure
    the vehicle is always clean inside as well as outside.
  • Perform
    daily vehicle pre-departure checklist mentioned in the logbook.
  • The
    Driver will inspect the vehicle to ensure that it is always ready for
    travels.
  • Ensure
    the vehicle has a full first aid kit as well as and emergency kit always
  • Check
    that the vehicle has all the items required for efficiency
  • Maintain
    all legal documents in vehicle as required by law
  • Be
    well versed and conversant with vehicle policy
Administrative support (15%)
  • Collect
    biweekly vehicle use requests and plan accordingly
  • Create
    vehicle use calendar with the FAC
  • Support
    the FAC Aon non-vehicle administrative work as required
Other (5%): Other
duties as required, sometimes requiring working on weekends and holidays
for which time off in lieu can be taken.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicants for the Restless
    Development Driver job should possess an active, clean driver’s licence
  • At
    least three years of driving experience
  • Good
    organisational skills
  • Fluency
    in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • A
    strong personal commitment to the values, aims and methods of Restless
    Development
  • Ability
    to travel regularly to rural areas and spend nights if necessary
  • Excellent
    interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability
    to analyse problems and make sound operational decisions
  • Passion,
    enthusiasm and interest in Restless Development’s mission, honest and
    trustworthy, willing to engage and support non-financial activities
  • Broad
    knowledge and understanding of contemporary development issues
    particularly of Peace Building, Sexual Reproductive Health, Livelihoods,
    and Youth Inclusion is desired
  • Experience
    working in a youthful, multicultural environment
  • Previous
    experience as a volunteer with Restless Development or other organization
    is an added advantage
  • The individual must be results oriented,
    highly self-motivated, have demonstrated analytical skills and be
    comfortable with a rapidly changing environment.
  • The successful individual will also be
    able to establish strong working relationships with staff in Uganda and internationally
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join
Restless Development in the aforementioned capacity should fill in this form, download
here
, and send it to ugandajobs@restlessdevelopment.org. Please note
that we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes and cover letters.
Deadline: 17th April 2017
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