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Job Title:   Driver 

Organisation: DFCU Bank

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Manager, Fleet & Administration

About US:

DFCU Bank is a fast growing
commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU
Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the
United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development
Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda
Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International
Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25%
stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development
projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing
financial commercial lending institutions.

Job Summary: The role
holder will drive Bank staff, consultants and visitors as needed, run office
errands, collect mail and deliver packages/mail from the post office, maintain
office vehicle fuelled, in clean and serviceable manner, follow up with vehicle
maintenance regulations and licenses and make recommendations to the Manager,
Fleet & Administration for necessary actions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·       
Drive
employees/visitors of the Bank to different destinations as approved by the
Manager – Fleet & Administration.

·       
Maintain a
logbook showing vehicle movement.

·       
Maintain office
vehicle in clean and serviceable manner.

·       
Follow up with
vehicle maintenance regulations and licenses.

·       
Handle transport
in a careful and professional manner.

·       
Operates and
maintains company vehicle safely and efficiently, whether manual or standard
transmission.

·       
Handles all
physical requirements (lift at least 25 kgs) for loading, transporting and
driving without assistance.

·       
Execute accurate
and timely handling of Bank delivery requests.

·       
Follow DOT regulations
and standards.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

·       
The ideal
applicant for the DFCU Bank Driver job must hold a Uganda Certificate
Education holder or equivalent or similar.

·       
Possession of a
valid driver’s license Classes B & O and a good driving record.

·       
Five years of driving
experience in a corporate set up.

·       
Ability to
exhibit self-motivated & self-driven capabilities.

·       
Understanding of
Bank policies and procedures

·       
Industry and
business awareness.

·       
Accident free
record.

·       
Fluency in spoken
and written English.

·       
Ability to work
extra hours when required.

·       
Excellent
interpersonal skills with a pleasant & accommodating approach.

·       
Knowledge of
Ugandan roads and terrain.

·       
Ability to change
tyres and check the functionality of the car.

·       
Walk, stand and
sit for extended periods of time.

·       
Demonstrate safe
and efficient driving skills.

·       
Computer
proficiency.

·       
Attention to
detail and accuracy in paperwork.

·       
Commitment to
adhere and enforce all security procedures.

·       
Organizational
support – follows policies and procedures including, but not limited to, dress
code policies.

·       
Have attention to
detail, accuracy and a sense of urgency when handling records.

·       
Have good
geographical knowledge of the bank’s locations.

·       
Customer service
and verbal communication skills.

·       
Be ready for a
physically demanding role – heavy lifting is required.

·       
Hard working and
confident in time management.

·       
Exhibits high
integrity & ethical standards in accordance with our Code of Ethics and
Business Conduct.

·       
Ability to
express himself well in English.

·       
Ability to work in
outdoor weather conditions all year round.

·       
Good knowledge of
Uganda roads and traffic rules.

·       
Fit, healthy
& able to achieve delivery targets daily.

·       
Communicates in a
friendly professional manner with clients and co-workers.

How to apply:

All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to send applications  with  detailed
CV’s  including present position and copies of relevant
professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level) to
the email address indicated below;

 Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Deadline: 5^th December
2019

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