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Job Title:    
Driver

Organisation: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Ref: HR/STAFF/VAC – 04/09/7/20

About US:

UGAFODE Microfinance
Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and is adherent
to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in 1994 to
provide quality microfinance services.

Job Summary:   The Driver
will be responsible for administrational support to the institution in the
areas of maintaining a sound fleet of company vehicles, in good conditions and
aiding the business to swiftly deliver as expected bearing in mind the
compliance to occupational health and safety and brand of UGAFODE (MDI) among
others.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Managing
vehicle conditions: Responsible
for managing UGAFODE’s vehicles/property in good working condition at all times
i.e. mechanically, cleanliness, and with valid licenses so as to efficiently
and effectively enhance business operations.

·       
Vehicle
cost containment: Monitors
mileage and ensures prudent management of company fuel card including
requisitions for fuel, fuel usage and reporting from time to time.

·       
Reporting: pertaining to the condition and status of
company vehicle within your control and supervision. Ensuring accountability is
done within time and regularly for all expenses advanced for fuel and vehicle
maintenance services as well as reimbursable.

·       
Scheduling
and coordination of movements by staff, fellow drivers and company vehicles to
minimize business interruptions with the business units and Administration
department.

·       
Responsible
for maintaining UGAFODE (MDI) brand visibility on all vehicles to minimize
reputational risk to UGAFODE at all times.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant
for the UGAFODE Microfinance Limited Driver job placement must hold an Advanced
certificate of Education (UCE) or any “O” level class backed by sufficient
experience on the road, Diploma/certificate in Mechanical engineering or Auto
mechanics is desired

·       
Commensurate
experience in Mechanical and or defensive driving is a MUST

·       
Good
knowledge of Ugandan driving laws, road safety and transport.

·       
High
degree of accountability, responsibility and commitment to duty and service

·       
Tact,
swiftness and attention to detail

·       
Excellent
time management

·       
Excellent
interpersonal and people skills.

·       
Good
planning and organizational skills.

·       
Professionalism

How to Apply:

If you believe you
meet the requirements as stated, submit an application letter together with an
up- to-date CV to our email: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug. Please indicate the job
title and vacancy reference number for the job you are applying for in the
Email Subject Line. Your applications should be addressed to the Head of Human
Resources

Deadline: 11^th September 2020

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