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GOAL is currently
seeking to hire one (1) Driver to join our Kaabong team.

Job Summary:  As a driver you will be expected to be on
hand to deliver personnel and goods to the destination in a safe and respectful
manner. Adhere to GOAL instructions written in the logbook and drivers policy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Driving

• Drive the GOAL
  vehicle in a safe and controlled manner in order to avoid accidents.
• Respect standard
  traffic rules.
• Respect speed
  limits and adjust the speed according to traffic density, pedestrian along
  the road, load of the car and road conditions.

Vehicle condition

• Responsible for
  the presence of all equipment in the vehicle as listed in the GOAL logbook
  
• The car is a
  representation of GOAL, thus it must be kept clean (body, chassis,
  engine).
• Responsible for
  the follow up of the vehicle (service and repair) and inform the
  supervisor when action is needed.
• Responsible for
  the daily and weekly check of the vehicle (as described in the logbook).
• Updating the
  logbook.
• Ensure presence
  of the first aid kit inside the vehicle.

Movements

• Keep updated on
  the present security situation of the area to where he is asked to go.
• Prepare the
  vehicle in good time before departure (the day before), make sure of the
  right equipment needed for the specified location, toolkit, fuel tanks
  full etc…
• Responsible for
  the safety of goods carried (safely stored and tightened, weight balanced,
  not on the roof).
• Load and offload
  his vehicle.

Safety and Security

• Ensure
  passengers and self have seat belts on at all time while driving
• Notify
  responsible officer in case of an accident

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

To be successful in
this role, you will need:

·       
Minimum O Level qualification

·       
Valid Ugandan driving permit with classes B, CM, DL

·       
At least 3 years previous driving experience
preferably with an International NGO

·       
Good spoken English and at least one local language

·       
Appropriate knowledge of vehicle maintenance

GOAL

Established in 1977,
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a global team of 2,400
personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most vulnerable
communities. Currently operating in 13 of the world’s most vulnerable
countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development
programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations, to
focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and
sustainable livelihoods.

General description of the country programme:

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which
have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants
and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality
policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating
to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any
other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution
of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere
to these policies any job offer made is also subject to a range of background
checks. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications
by email with at least 4 reference contacts (3 from the last three employers,
and 1 character reference), please attach a copy of driving permit,  and daytime contact number to; The Human
Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda: recruitment@ug.goal.ie  indicating the title ‘Driver Kaabong’ in the
subject line by 26^th March 2020. 
PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.

Deadline:
26^th March 2020

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