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Job Title:    Driver / Base Assistant (2
Job Vacancies)

Organization:  Samaritan’s
Purse

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

VACANCY 2020-012: HR Coordinator

About US:

Samaritan’s Purse is
a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and
physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse
has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural
disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through
His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote
the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Job Summary:  The Driver will support the day-to-day
functioning of the Kampala office by driving assigned Samaritan’s Purse
vehicles to assist with programmatic and operational tasks, as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Drive
assigned vehicle(s), transporting Samaritan’s Purse staff / visitors /
resources, in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse policy and traffic laws and
regulations of Uganda.

·       
Ensure
safety of passengers and luggage at all times.

·       
Ensure
washing and general cleaning of vehicle(s) is maintained.

·       
Regularly
check vehicle oil, water and tyres.

·       
Monitor
vehicle performance, ensuring vehicles are fueled, serviced and repaired
promptly.

·       
Road
test and certify vehicle(s) returning from garage.

·       
Ensure
first aid kits, spares and tools are present in allocated vehicle(s).

·       
Complete
vehicle log sheets, maintaining accurate and complete records.

·       
Assist
in running administrative errands, as assigned.

·       
Assist
with minor operational base tasks, as assigned.

·       
Conduct
all activities in the most cost-effective and efficient manner, in line with
Samaritan’s Purse, Government of Uganda and donor policies and best practices.

·       
Any
other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold an O level certificate.

·       
Minimum
of seven (7) years’ driving and mechanical experience, preferably within NGO
sector.

·       
Professional
certification of driving skills through driving skills course.

·       
Full,
clean, valid Ugandan driving license – Class A, B, CM and DM.

·       
Basic
knowledge of vehicle mechanics and maintenance.

·       
Functional
geographical knowledge of Kampala.

·       
Proactive,
resourceful and results-oriented; excellent interpersonal and communication
skills.

·       
Commitment
to excellence, integrity and stewardship of resources.

·       
Must
agree with and uphold the values and objectives of the organization.

How to Apply:

All applicants
should submit and updated CV and cover letter (ONLY) by email to
ugandahr@samaritan.org or in hard copy to Samaritan’s Purse Uganda, Plot 126
Luthuli Avenue, Bugolobi. Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: Wednesday 21st October, 2020 by 16:00.

NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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