Job Title: Driver (6 Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Ministry
of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Project Name: Vegetable
Oil Development Project Phase 2 (V0DP2)
Oil Development Project Phase 2 (V0DP2)
Funding Source: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Mbale, Gulu, Arua and Lira, Uganda (Indicate preferred duty station)
Mbale, Gulu, Arua and Lira, Uganda (Indicate preferred duty station)
Reports to: Project
Manager
Manager
About US:
The Vegetable Oil
Development Project Phase 2 (V0DP2) is implemented by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) funded by IFAD and
Government of Uganda (GOU). The V0DP2 goal is to contribute to sustainable
poverty reduction in the project area. The Development objectve is to increase
the domestic production of vegetable oil and its’ by products, thus raising
rural incomes for smallholder producers and ensuring the supply of affordable
vegetable oil products to Ugandan consumers and neighboring regional markets.
VODP2 has three components; the Oil palm Development Component, the Oilseeds
Development Component and the Project Management Component. Through the
project, Government of Uganda is investing in the development of oilseed crops
(sunflower, soybean, sesame & groundnuts) value chains in fifty one
districts in Eastern and Northern Uganda, and cultivation of oil palm in
Kalangala and Buvuma Districts.
Development Project Phase 2 (V0DP2) is implemented by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) funded by IFAD and
Government of Uganda (GOU). The V0DP2 goal is to contribute to sustainable
poverty reduction in the project area. The Development objectve is to increase
the domestic production of vegetable oil and its’ by products, thus raising
rural incomes for smallholder producers and ensuring the supply of affordable
vegetable oil products to Ugandan consumers and neighboring regional markets.
VODP2 has three components; the Oil palm Development Component, the Oilseeds
Development Component and the Project Management Component. Through the
project, Government of Uganda is investing in the development of oilseed crops
(sunflower, soybean, sesame & groundnuts) value chains in fifty one
districts in Eastern and Northern Uganda, and cultivation of oil palm in
Kalangala and Buvuma Districts.
Job Summary: The driver will be responsible for good care
of the vehicle and its maintenance in sound mechanical condition.
of the vehicle and its maintenance in sound mechanical condition.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Driving the vehicle as required, ensuring the safety of its
passengers and contents; - Ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean and tidy;
- Keeping and having safe custody of the vehicle;
- Maintaining the log book for mileage/gas utilization for duties at
the work station and in the field; - Complying with traffic regulations and procedures;
- Ensuing that the vehicle is fueled at all the time, that they have
the correct levels of lubricants and that the tyres have the recommended
pressure levels - Assisting with the delivering of messages and documents;
- Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the project vehicle in
custody to the immediate supervisor; - Perform any other relevant duties as may be instructed by the
Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a UCE Certificate with at least four
passes including the English Language. - Possess a clean and valid Driving Permit of Class CM and above.
- At least five years’ experience with a reputable organization with
clean driving records. - Driving competence test from Ministry of Works and Transport
- Basic knowledge in Mechanics and a certificate in Vehicle Mechanics
will be an added advantage. - Fluency in oral and written English
- Good human relations, sensitive, able to meet goals and accept
responsibility. - Age: 25 years and
above
How to Apply:
All interested
candidates should send sealed applications, curriculum vitae and copies of the
academic documents should be submitted to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Open Registry, P.O. Box 102,
Entebbe, Uganda. Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the
envelope.
candidates should send sealed applications, curriculum vitae and copies of the
academic documents should be submitted to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Open Registry, P.O. Box 102,
Entebbe, Uganda. Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the
envelope.
Deadline: 23rd November 2018
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