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Job Title:    Driver

Organization:  Seed
for Seeds (S4S) Uganda Ltd

Duty Station:  
Uganda

Reports to: Business
Manager

About US:

Seed for Seeds (S4S)
Uganda Ltd is a legally registered company limited by guarantee. S4S (U) Ltd
operates as a not-for-profit enterprise to produce and market basic seed on a
cost recovery basis since this seed class is marginally profitable. The goal of
S4S (U) Ltd  is to increase food security
of farmers through availing sufficient quantities of quality basic seed to
guarantee availability of certified and Duality Declared Seed (QDS) of major
food crops.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Driving
motor vehicles (pick up and Tata truck} to transport staff clients and visitors
to designated locations.

·       
Regularly
cleaning and polishing the vehicle, changing tyres as well as making minor
repairs or adjustments. Undertaking routine and preventive maintenance of motor
vehicle by checking and topping up the level of fuel, oil, water, battery
electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the vehicle.

·       
Maintaining
accurate records of the motor vehicle‘s daily activity showing journey,
mileage, fuel, oil and signature of authorising officer to account for all the
journeys made.

·       
Performing
miscellaneous errands such as collecting and delivering

·       
Performing
miscellaneous errands such as collecting and delivering mail and other items as
well as buying goods, supplies, consumer items, etc.

·       
Reporting
motor vehicle accident to the traffic police and the officer in charge,
obtaining police abstract report and completing insurance accident report form
in conformance to traffic rules and regulations.

·       
Performing
other tasks such as photocopying documents and assisting in seed production
operations where applicable.

·       
Performing
any other duties assigned to you from time to time by the designated
supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate must hold an Ordinary level certificate and above with a valid
driving license [class CH and above} and must have more than 5 years’
experience driving vehicles in a very busy environment (preferably in big
agricultural projects}.

·       
Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in English.

·       
Ability
to work well in a multi-disciplinary/cultural team, good interpersonal skills.

·       
Demonstrated
defensive driving skills.

·       
Age: 25 – 35 years

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications, addressed
to the Chairman Board of Directors, Seed for Seeds Uganda Ltd, with the
following attachments by email only to: seed4seeds@gmail.com

Please include:

·       
A letter
of expression of interest indicating suitability for the position.

·       
Detailed
curriculum vitae. Please do not attach copies of academic certificates and
transcripts. These will be requested at the time of interviews.

·       
Only
applications received by email shall be considered. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline: 16th December 2020 by 5:00pm

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