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Title:     Casual Driver (2 Job Opportunities)

Organization: Lutheran World
Federation

Duty
Station: 
Uganda

About
US:

Lutheran
World Federation (LWF) is part of the Lutheran World Federation Department for
World Service (LWF-DWS), an international humanitarian and development agency.
LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize
their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their own problems
and needs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       Maintaining the assigned
motor vehicle and its accessories (log books, jacks, wheel spanners, spare
tires etc.) in good working order and clean condition and makes a thorough
daily check of its mechanical condition (e.g. battery, fuel, water oil, brake
fluid, tire pressure etc.) and promptly reports ant fault, damage of loss.

·       Checking regularly and
ensuring that vehicles have valid road license and motor third party insurance
and assists as required, l following up their processing and collection from
the bank, insurance companies, and Uganda Revenue Authority offices

·       Converting staff,
visitors and any other authorized personnel on official duty as well as program
equipment and materials a safe and secure manner

·       Run errands to collect
and deliver mail, parcels etc. as may be assigned.

·       Monitoring the vehicle
fuel gauge constantly, and reports any need for re-fuel in good time.

·       Making a daily record
of, trips in the vehicle log book, particularly departure/arrival times and
mileage readings, as well as vehicle repairs/service and fuel and lubricants
consumption, and reports the due service mileage in good time.

·       Verifying repair/service
done by a mechanic on return of vehicle from a garage.

·       Ensuring the safety of
the Vehicle while on trips

·       Assists in
loading/off-loading of project materials onto/from the assigned vehicle.

·       Complies strictly with
the official highway code and traffic rules and regulations while driving, as
well as the relevant LWF policies and procedures

·       Promptly reports to the
office and /or the police all accidents and problems encountered while on duty.

·       Ensuring that all
vehicle doors and windows are securely locked after working hours, Prior to
handing over the keys.

·       Any other duties that
may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       The applicants for the
Driver position should have a valid driving permit from a recognized
institution

·       At least one years’
driving experience.

·       Should have a good sense
of responsibility and adhere to safety requirements when driving, be courteous
to passengers.

·       Must be alert at all
times and able to be responsive to the road and driving conditions.

·       An excellent Driving
Record: The driver must have an excellent driving record to provide assurances
of safety for the passengers

·       The driver must have
excellent customer service skills when dealing with passengers.

·       The driver should have
basic knowledge and be able to perform minor repairs as necessary, such as
changing a tire.

·       The driver should be
able to perform maintenance tasks that help ensure the vehicle meets compliance
and other safety standards.

·       The driver must have
excellent time management skills

·       He Must have proven
interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply:

Applications
and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3
referees. Hard copies should be submitted during working days, Monday to Friday
(8:00am to 5:00pm) addressed to the Administrive/HR Officer, LWF Lamwo Sub
Program

Please
deliver at our Subprogram office in Lamwo-Palabek Kal.

LWF/DWS
is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, or religious
affiliation.

Female
candidates possessing the above requirements are encouraged to apply. LWF/DWS
is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our
recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to
the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries, Knowledge of the
local Language is a MUST and a VALID Ridding permit for all the Project
Assistant position and valid driver permit for Driver Position.

Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 25th January
2020

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