The Ugandan Jobline

• Provide
  transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic
  conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various
  items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security
  rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Meet
  official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and
  provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities to facilitate
  smooth and safe entry and arrival to the authorised destinations.
• Responsible
  for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to
  the supervisor on mechanical status, to ensure efficient vehicle use and
  fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
• Responsible
  that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including
  all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped
  with required travel authorisations and supplies, and any mechanical
  issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient
  services.
• Follow
  established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of
  an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent
  problems, to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on
  the way forward.
• Outside
  driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing,
  photocopying and maintaining stores when required including
  delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of
  office telephone and other bills to ensure administrative support to
  clients.

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations UN World Food Programme (WFP) Driver
  job opportunity should have completed secondary school education. Formal
  drivers’ training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate
  assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
• At
  least two years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an
  international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe
  driving record.
• Previous
  experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including
  vans, trucks and other kinds of motorised vehicles.
• Experience
  in defensive driving is desirable.
• Knowledge
  of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local
  roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues.
• Knowledge
  of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
• Knowledge
  of driving/boat operating rules and regulations whichever applicable.
• Knowledge
  of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant
  wearable safety devices, etc.).
• Ability
  to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
  maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic
  skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic
  methods.
• Knowledge
  and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.
• Ability
  to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle
  repairs.
• Ability
  to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility,
  courtesy and tact.
• Language: Fluency (level C) in the UN language in
  use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

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