Project Driver NGO Jobs – Living Earth Uganda (LEU)

Job Title:  Project Driver
Organisation: Living
Earth Uganda (LEU)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Supervisor
About LEU:
Living Earth Uganda
(LEU) is a natural resources and environmental management NGO that was
established and formally registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations
Registration Statute, 1989 and licensed to operate in Uganda in September 1999.
LEU promotes awareness and skills creation in environmental management, to
prompt communities and other stakeholders to translate the right ideas into
action.
Job Summary: The
Project Driver will be mainly responsible for driving and maintenance of Living
Earth vehicle(s), driving project staff and other authorized persons on
authorized trips of the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
·        
Responsible
for driving project staff and other authorized persons to and from various
points.
·        
Observe
and adhere to the safety precautions before and during driving.
·        
Maintain
proper vehicle mileage and usage records as per requirements.
·        
Perform
daily condition checks to ensure that the vehicle is in good running order.
·        
In
charge of keeping the vehicle in a clean condition in order to uphold the image
of the organization.
·        
Deliver
and collect mails and other documents to and from various offices as required.
·        
Pick up
and deliver LEU visitors and any other staff who are authorized to travel in
the LEU vehicle.
·        
Maintain
punctuality and courtesy and adhere to traffic laws and regulations;
·        
Maintain
confidentially of LEU information at all times while executing duties.
·        
Perform
any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
·        
The
applicant must have at least five (5) years’ driving experience
·        
The
applicants must also hold an Ordinary level certificate of education
·        
Possess
a valid driving license for classes preferably A and B;
·        
Possession
a Certificate in Defensive Driving will be an added advantage
·        
Good
computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
·        
Availability
and willingness to work extra hours during times when it is required.
·        
Highly
developed language and cultural awareness of Western, Albertine, Central and
greater Northern  Uganda.
·        
Possess
the ability to work well in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds
and cultures.
·        
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
·        
Possess
the ability perform effectively as a member of a team.
·        
Ability
to travel and work upcountry most of the time
How to Apply:
All applicants
should send their applications and resumes to: The attention of the Human
Resource Officer, Living Earth Uganda, Plot 409, Canon Njuba Road Nakulabye,
P.O.Box 28694, Kampala, Uganda or info@livingearthuganda.org, copied to
swithern@livingearthuganda.org or hand-deliver it to Living Earth Uganda Head
Office at Plot 409 Canon Njuba Road, Nakulabye or Hoima Office on Plot 11,
Tayali Drive, Kijungu, Hoima or West Nile, 
Arua Office on Plot 4 B Awindiri Cresent
Deadline: Friday 22nd February 2019.
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