Job Title: Driver
Organisation: Dwelling Places (DP)
Reports to: Operations Officer
Duty Station: All over Uganda, Uganda
About US:
Dwelling Places (DP) is a registered Christian Non-Governmental
Organization which specialises in the rescue, rehabilitation, reconciliation,
resettlement and follow-up of children living on the streets. The overall
objective of DP is to have a society where every child has a chest to rest
their head on and a place to call home.
Job Summary: The Driver
will be responsible for safe transportation of the children, staff and organizational
property on a regular schedule. The incumbent will assist the operations
officer as required and perform other duties as directed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Operate the vehicles in a safe and effective
manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
·
Work with the operations officer to ensure a
proper travel schedule is developed and followed
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Perform maintenance duties and clean the
vehicles accordingly.
·
Adhere to the traffic rules and regulations
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Represent Dwelling Places in a professional and
respectful manner.
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Pick up and deliver children, staff, Directors
and the country Director whenever needed and as per set schedule
·
Assist the Operations and Procurement Officer in
stores whenever called upon.
·
Record all daily trips in the logbook and ensure
that users sign the logbook in acknowledgement.
·
Perform other related duties as may be required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The applicant must possess the appropriate
driver’s license or certificate with a DL class as minimum.
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A minimum of two years of experience in a
related position
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Previous experience of working in a children
related NGO is an added advantage
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Able and willing to work on an as-needed basis
in order to meet operational needs of the organization
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Knowledge of highway and Van regulations
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Ability to deal with children, staff and
management at all levels
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Time management and stress management skills
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General knowledge of automobile maintenance
& repair
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Possess excellent concentration and Bilingual in
Luganda/English
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A personally handwritten application letter with
a CV and academic qualifications
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Born again Christian
How to Apply:
All candidates should send a pastor’s letter, LC1 Letter, two
passport size photos to deliver applications to: Dwelling Places Head Office – Off
Nalukolongo Masaka Road Near Mutundwe Police Station or email
[email protected] or call 0312-513701 between 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday to
Friday.
Deadline: 13th
March 2020 by 5:00PM
Note: Only successful
candidates will be contacted.
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