Driver NGO Jobs – InterAid Uganda Limited (IAU)

Job Title:        Driver
Organization: InterAid
Uganda Limited (IAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Fleet
Assistant
About US:
InterAid Uganda
Limited (IAU) is a non-governmental humanitarian national organization
established in 1988, and duly registered with the NGO Board and NGO Forum. IAU
is actively involved in programs geared towards the protection and improvement
of lives of disadvantaged people living in urban and rural areas in Uganda and
in the Great Lakes Region. InterAid Uganda is focused on its thematic areas of
Rights Protection, Education, Livelihood & Food Security, Health
(HIV&AIDS; Malaria; Maternal and Reproductive Health), Water, Sanitation
& Hygiene (WASH), Environment and Disaster Management and good Management
and Governance systems.
Job Summary:
The Driver will support the transportation function of IAU office and in all
IAU work stations
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Transportation
function:
  • Driving Clients
  • Delivering parcels as expected
  • Ensure the vehicle is in a clean condition to reflect the image of
    the organization.
Safety
responsibilities:
  • Adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
  • Ensure the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition
  • Identifying mechanical faults and any other defects on the vehicle
    and report immediately to the senior driver.
Conducting daily
condition checks on the vehicle on the following.
  • Ensure that oil is at correct level; arrange to requisition oil as
    necessary.
  • Check water level.
  • Check that tyres are in good condition and are at correct pressure,
    check tightness of wheel nuts.
  • Ensure that brake and clutch fluids are at correct level, top up as
    necessary. For air operated systems blow off air reservoir.
  • Check that all lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are in
    working order.
  • On the road ensure that the speedometer and other gauges function
    and report any malfunction.
  • Check fitting and adjustment of rear view mirrors.
  • Check for presence of vehicle tool kit.
  • Ensure at all times that the vehicle is securely locked for the
    safety of company tools and other properties in custody of the driver.
  • Ensure staffs have written authority before use of the vehicle on
    private journeys or errands.
  • Attend and participate in section and staff meetings.
Administration:
  • Completing on a daily basis the motor vehicle utilization log book
    and submit it on a regular basis.
  • Ensure that all fuel issues are recorded against the correct vehicle
    number.
  • Monitors the expiry third party license and warn the Officer in
    charge 45 days in advance.
  • Verifying that all damaged parts are replaced when vehicle is
    repaired or serviced.
Compliance: Ensure that policies and procedures are
complied with including staff using vehicles.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the InterAid Uganda Limited (IAU) Driver job
    opportunity should preferably hold an “O” level certificate.
  • At least three years’ experience in a reputable organization
  • Possess a clean driving record
  • Valid Driver’s license with class B, CM, DL
  • Knowledge of defensive driving
  • Knowledge of the Ugandan traffic laws and regulations
  • Safety consciousness
  • A high measure of integrity, reliability, independence and
    flexibility
  • Openness to learn and ability to adapt and acquire new skills
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated
CVs and photo copies of their professional qualifications including three
referees via E-mail to both recruitment@interaiduganda.org and
iaurecruitment@interaiduganda.org addressed to:
The Executive
Director,
InterAid Uganda,
Plot 1102 Block 8,
Kabala Anjagala Road,
P.O. Box 737
Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 25th June 2018 by 5:00 PM
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