Job Title: Driver
Organisation:
Strengthening External Audit (SEA)
Strengthening External Audit (SEA)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head
of Programmes
of Programmes
About US:
The Strengthening
External Audit (SEA) component is a part of the Strengthening Governance and
Civil Society in Uganda Programme. The component works accountability and
corruption issues and works closely with the Office of the Auditor General
(DAG), the Inspectorate of Government and the PPDA.
External Audit (SEA) component is a part of the Strengthening Governance and
Civil Society in Uganda Programme. The component works accountability and
corruption issues and works closely with the Office of the Auditor General
(DAG), the Inspectorate of Government and the PPDA.
Job Summary: The Driver is responsible for the;
·
Safe and
responsible driving of project vehicle.
Safe and
responsible driving of project vehicle.
·
Routine
maintenance and care of project vehicle.
Routine
maintenance and care of project vehicle.
·
Takes
careful note of all available information concerning street conditions,
effective routes and locations.
Takes
careful note of all available information concerning street conditions,
effective routes and locations.
·
Running
of official errands and assisting with other office services.
Running
of official errands and assisting with other office services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Driving and
Chauffeuring
Chauffeuring
·
Drives
project vehicles and chauffeurs GIZ employees, official visitors and guests to
official destinations in a safe and timely manner.
Drives
project vehicles and chauffeurs GIZ employees, official visitors and guests to
official destinations in a safe and timely manner.
·
Assists
in the transport of goods as directed by the superior. Maintenance of Cars
Assists
in the transport of goods as directed by the superior. Maintenance of Cars
·
Regularly
ensure that vehicles are kept perfect and clean at all times by washing both
the inside and outside parts of the vehicle
Regularly
ensure that vehicles are kept perfect and clean at all times by washing both
the inside and outside parts of the vehicle
·
Carry
out routine checks on vehicles oil, water, brake and clutch fluids on a daily
basis; tyre pressures, battery water, and overall vehicle condition on a
monthly basis or after 5000 km whichever comes earlier; tests lights, brakes,
bodywork for dents, etc.
Carry
out routine checks on vehicles oil, water, brake and clutch fluids on a daily
basis; tyre pressures, battery water, and overall vehicle condition on a
monthly basis or after 5000 km whichever comes earlier; tests lights, brakes,
bodywork for dents, etc.
·
Reports
the need for maintenance and undertakes minor repairs.
Reports
the need for maintenance and undertakes minor repairs.
·
Immediately
reports any involvement of the project office vehicle in any, even minor
accidents, or any damage or theft of equipment from the vehicle.
Immediately
reports any involvement of the project office vehicle in any, even minor
accidents, or any damage or theft of equipment from the vehicle.
·
Logs in
vehicle movement in vehicle logbook correctly & accurately on a daily
basis. and registers each monthly check.
Logs in
vehicle movement in vehicle logbook correctly & accurately on a daily
basis. and registers each monthly check.
·
Keep
track of timely car insurance renewals.
Keep
track of timely car insurance renewals.
·
Ensures
the availability of a functional First Aid kit in the vehicle.
Ensures
the availability of a functional First Aid kit in the vehicle.
·
Complies
driver reports on condition of vehicle.
Complies
driver reports on condition of vehicle.
·
Exchanges
this information with other drivers.
Exchanges
this information with other drivers.
General Services
·
Wears
proper attire
Wears
proper attire
·
Serves
all passengers in a friendly manner.
Serves
all passengers in a friendly manner.
·
Runs
errands for the project e.g. delivery of Letters/messages, payment of bills,
and makes minor purchases as directed.
Runs
errands for the project e.g. delivery of Letters/messages, payment of bills,
and makes minor purchases as directed.
·
Is
responsible for official documents in vehicle. Does not use, at any time, the
car for his/her own private purposes. Such misuse of the vehicle is considered
a serious misconduct and will immediately lead to a warning and may result in
dismissal.
Is
responsible for official documents in vehicle. Does not use, at any time, the
car for his/her own private purposes. Such misuse of the vehicle is considered
a serious misconduct and will immediately lead to a warning and may result in
dismissal.
Additional Tasks
·
Reports
any incident whilst off duty that may affect His/her driving license
entitlement, as well as any newly known health problems that may affect his/her
ability to drive
Reports
any incident whilst off duty that may affect His/her driving license
entitlement, as well as any newly known health problems that may affect his/her
ability to drive
·
Assists
in and/or carries out other activities and any tasks as assigned.
Assists
in and/or carries out other activities and any tasks as assigned.
·
Undertakes
further job training related to his/her position and duties, if required.
Undertakes
further job training related to his/her position and duties, if required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant must hold a Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level).
The
applicant must hold a Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level).
·
Certificate
in mechanics and vehicle maintenance in defensive driving
Certificate
in mechanics and vehicle maintenance in defensive driving
·
Possession
of a valid driver’s license
Possession
of a valid driver’s license
·
Five years
of working experience as a driver, with references
Five years
of working experience as a driver, with references
·
Good
spoken and written English and local language skills
Good
spoken and written English and local language skills
·
Familiarity
with Kampala and major towns in Uganda.
Familiarity
with Kampala and major towns in Uganda.
·
Discipline
and punctuality.
Discipline
and punctuality.
·
No
history of major accidents within the past 5 years.
No
history of major accidents within the past 5 years.
·
Must be
focused, confident, and observant at all times.
Must be
focused, confident, and observant at all times.
How to Apply:
All interested and
qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by submitting their
application and CV along with the contacts of three professional referees to
The Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4m Floor, DTB Centre, Kampala
Road, P.O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda by email: [email protected] Tel:
+256 414 231204. Please note: This is a national position. Application and CV
should be in one document. No other attachments are required at this stage.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by submitting their
application and CV along with the contacts of three professional referees to
The Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4m Floor, DTB Centre, Kampala
Road, P.O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda by email: [email protected] Tel:
+256 414 231204. Please note: This is a national position. Application and CV
should be in one document. No other attachments are required at this stage.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 24th January 2019 by 5.00pm
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