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Job Title:  Part Time Driver

Organisation: Self Help Africa (SHA)

Duty Station: Kabale, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Administrator

About US:

Self Help Africa
(SHA) is an International Non-Governmental Organization implementing rural
development, sustainable food and livelihoods security programmes in nine
countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. SHA’s vision is an economically thriving and
resilient rural Africa with a mission to support sustainable livelihoods for
Uganda’s smallholder farmers. SHA has been working in Uganda for close to 20
years.

About Project:

Self Help Africa
(SHA) in partnership with African International Christian Ministry (AICM) and
the District local governments of Rubanda and Kabale are implementing a project
on Striking a Balance: Developing a green economy around the Lake Bunyonyi
basin. The partners committed to improve household disposable income and access
to sufficient food for the targeted beneficiaries. The project is being
implemented in two Districts.

Job Summary:  The incumbent will drive staff and to manage
the project vehicle for Self Help Africa

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

•                    
Drive
the project vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in
accordance to project rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles

•                    
Transport
project staff and materials in Kabale, Rubanda District and other regions

•                    
Maintain
the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the
interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and
chassis.

•                    
Ensure
that tyres are in good working conditions at all time, and that spare tyre is
in good condition

•                    
Ensure
that vehicle usage log is updated on a daily basis and submitted on a monthly
basis.

•                    
Ensure
that fuel consumption report is submitted as required.

•                    
Ensure
regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that fluids (water, oil, fuel, washer
liquid, etc.) levels are at required levels

•                    
Check on
vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance

•                    
Ensure
that vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance are valid.

•                    
Report
any apparent malfunction to the Supervisor.

•                    
Report
any damage or accident to the Supervisor immediately.

•                    
Ensure
that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use.

•                    
Carry
out project errands as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

•                    
The
ideal candidate for the Self Help Africa Part Time Driver job must hold a UCE
certificate

•                    
A
minimum of five years of driving experience with preferably Non-Governmental
organisations

•                    
English
Language proficiency and the local language (Rukiga/ Runyankole)

•                    
Must
possess a valid driver’s license with preferably classes B and CM

•                    
Should
have basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Word and Excel)

•                    
Knowledge
of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge
of email, telephone and other applications.

•                    
Trustworthy,
high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional
stability, neat and courteous.

•                    
Good
knowledge of the Project activity areas and the current conditions of roads and
highways.

•                    
Ability
to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds.

•                    
Flexibility
to fit into often changing priorities

•                    
Ability
to fluently communicate in both verbally and written language(s) applicable to
project requirements

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send a completed application
form, Download
Here, CV & Cover Letter by E-mail as follows: –
uganda@selfhelpafrica.net. Please type “Part time Driver” – [your name]” in the
subject line of the e-mail.

Deadline: 2^nd May 2019

Please do not send
certificates at this stage. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications,
kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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