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Job Title:          
Driver

Organization:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Project
Officer

About US:

Reproductive Health
Uganda (RHU) is a Member Association of the International Planned Parenthood
Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to champion, provide and enable
universal access to rights based Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
(SRHR) information and services to vulnerable and underserved communities and
to young people. The role of the engagement with RHU and its partners is to
ensure that SRHR are respected, protected and fulfilled as a goal in itself,
and as a fundamental means to gender equality, human well-being and sustainable
development.

About DANIDA Project:

RHU is to implement
a project, namely; “Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Needs of Vulnerable Populations” in Northern and Central Uganda funded by
DANIDA through IPPF. The project sites are Adjumani, and Kampala (Bwaise and
Owino) in Northern and Central Uganda, respectively. It is a two-year project
starting April 2020 – March 31st, 2022.

Job Summary:    The incumbent will drive, deliver messages
and maintain Association’s vehicles in line with RHU policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Drive
RHU vehicles/authorized passengers to specified destinations as approved by the
Supervisor in line with RHU vehicle use and management policy

·       
Deliver
packages, goods and mails and any other information to specified people, places
and offices

·       
Maintain
Association’s vehicles in proper running conditions-by conducting physical
inspection/check of vehicle status/condition, e.g engine oil, water, nuts,
battery water, license, third party insurance, brakes, and tyre pressure prior
to any journey

·       
Monitor
the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage

·       
Report
all major and minor damages and accidents on the vehicle at hand, to the
supervisor using relevant documentation/forms in accordance to RHU vehicle use
and management policy

·       
Perform
any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold an Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent. Possession
of two or more Classes of driving permit

·       
A
certificate in defensive driving from an established driving school/firm is an
added advantage.

·       
Experience
in driving, with clean driving record of not less than 3 years, preferably with
a Non-Government Organization (NGO)

·       
Ability
to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to drive long
distance

·       
Communications
skills-able to speak and write English.

·       
Ability
to interpret and follow traffic signs and regulations.

·       
Ability
to monitor and report in time, expiry of motor vehicle road license and
third-party insurance.

·       
Ability
to take security precautions

·       
The
candidate must adhere to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements
of this role.

·       
The
candidate must be pro-choice

How to Apply:

All candidates
should submit their application letters and attach certified copies of academic
transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents as well
the contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees including their telephone contacts
either by post or hand delivery addressed to:

The Executive
Director,

Reproductive Health
Uganda,

P.O. Box 10746
Kampala. Uganda

Or hand-deliver at:
RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

Deadline: 13th March 2020

NB:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female applicants are encouraged
to apply.

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