The Ugandan Jobline

• Maintains the assigned motor vehicle and
  its accessories (log books, jacks, wheel spanners, spare tyres, etc) in
  good working order and clean condition and makes a thorough daily check of
  its mechanical condition (e.g. battery, fuel, water, oil, brake fluid,
  tyre pressure, etc.), and promptly reports any fault, damage or loss;
• Checks regularly and ensures that vehicles
  have valid motor third party insurance, and assists as required in
  following up their processing and collection from the banks, insurance
  companies, and Uganda Revenue Authority offices;
• Conveys staff, visitors and any other
  authorized personnel  on official
  duty as well as programme equipment and materials a safe and secure
  manner;
• Run errands to collect and deliver mail,
  parcels, etc as may be assigned;
• Keenly monitors the vehicle fuel gauge
  constantly, and reports any need for re-fuelling in good time;
• Makes a daily record of trips in the
  vehicle log book, particularly departure/arrival times and mileage readings,
  as well as vehicle repairs/service and fuel and lubricants consumption,
  and reports the due service mileage in good time;
• Verifies repair/service done by a mechanic
  on return of vehicle from a garage;
• Ensures the safety of the vehicle while on
  trips;
• Provide support in loading/off-loading of
  project materials onto/ from the assigned vehicle;
• Complies strictly with the official
  highway code and traffic rules and regulations while driving as well as
  the relevant FCA policies and procedures;
• Promptly reports to the office and/or the
  police all accidents and problems encountered while on duty;
• The Driver ensures all vehicle doors and windows
  are securely locked after working hours, prior to handing over the keys
• Performs any other relevant duties that
  may be assigned from time to time by the Project Coordinator

• The ideal candidate for the Finn Church
  Aid (FCA) Driver job placement should hold an O-level certificate of
  education or equivalent
• A minimum of five years of driving experience
  in a reputable firm, public body or NGO.
• Fluency in English, a clean valid driving
  license for all classes and knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics are
  essential.
• Certificate in defensive driving is
  desirable.
• No history of major accidents within the
  past 3 years
• High integrity, hardworking, courteous,
  dependable, punctual, tidy and well-groomed.
• Willing to work long hours in challenging
  circumstances when required.
• Knowledge of one of the local languages.

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