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• Driving: The incumbent will operate official Cordaid vehicles to
  transport staff and cargo.
• Maintenance and Repair: The Driver will ensure that vehicles are
  maintained and repaired from service providers on time. He will also
  maintain the vehicles clean as required.
• Record keeping: The Driver will maintain vehicle logs that record
  each trip taken, odometer readings and time of departure and arrival for
  each trip. Each time that fuel is put in the vehicle, the driver will
  document on the mileage sheet the amount, odometer reading, and date
  obtained. Any maintenance must also be recorded.
• Security: Keep the supervisor abreast of any security situations or
  hazards and report timely to the Procurement and Logistics Manager any
  Security incidents or accidents that require security and safety measures.
  Standard procedures need to be followed when an accident occurs
• The Driver will also deliver and pick-up messages and parcels. He
  will make purchases as may be requested.
• The Driver will load and offload heavy items into/from vehicles, as
  well as help move furniture and equipment from one part of the office and
  residences to another.
• The driver will perform administrative clerical work whenever
  required by the supervisor and the team at Kampala office.
• Ensure that the vehicle is equipped with the required tools and
  equipment such as the fire extinguisher, wheel change kit, spare wheel and
  the first aid kit.
• Submit the inspection report on a weekly basis and/or after every
  handover of the vehicles to another party, and report any maintenance
  problems that may require attention
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Logistics Manager.

• The ideal candidate for the Cordaid Driver vacancy should have a minimum
  of O level certificate. Possession of a Diploma in logistics will be an
  added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge on vehicles repair and maintenance are highly
  desired. A minimum of three years of professional chauffeur experience and
  a valid local driver’s license for following types of vehicles is highly
  preferred. Classes: B (motor cars), CM (medium commercial), DL (light
  omnibus).
• Knowledge and ability: Must be familiar with local traffic laws and
  area traffic patterns is required; knowledge and prior work experience
  with electronic record keeping (computer usage) is also highly desired.
• Duties require the ability to deal with officials and guests at the
  front desk and occasionally VIPs in a relaxed but competent and
  professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of staff,
  Implementing partners, business people, property owners.
• Proven exposure and experience of cross-cultural communication
  skills is highly desired.
• Legally able to work in Uganda.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write in English
  fluently.

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