3 Driver Job Opportunities – Saferworld

 

Job Title:    Driver (3 Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Saferworld

Duty Station: 
Kampala, Gulu and Moroto, Uganda

Reports to: Regional
Peacebuilding Coordinator

 

About US:

Saferworld is an
independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and
build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their
safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use
this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international
policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is
people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling
lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation
operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

 

Job Summary:  The overall purpose of the job is to manage
the assigned vehicle and ensure that all Saferworld Uganda and Global fleet
policies are adhered to.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Drive
and Maintain assigned project vehicle in accordance with Saferworld Vehicle
Policy and traffic laws of Uganda;

·       
Ensure
that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good mechanical condition;

·       
Undertake
daily vehicle check-up, and report any problem to the Finance and
Administration Officer;

·       
Prepare
maintenance and spare part requests, keep records of fuel for submission to the
Finance and Administration Officer.

·       
Ensure
strict adherence to safety and security rules – i.e. appropriate use of
vehicles by all staff with regard to seatbelts, speed limits, vehicle booking
process and movement monitoring system;

·       
Assist
in purchases, deliveries and other program activities

·       
Maintain
vehicle mileage log sheet/book daily by noting date, destination, departure and
arrival times, and submit to the Finance and Administration Officer.

 


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
Secondary
level education with a good understanding of English and a minimum of five years
of relevant work experience in an international non-governmental organisation;

·       
Valid
driving license with B, DL classes

·       
At least
five years of clean driving experience

·       
Knowledge
of basic vehicle mechanics and a certificate in mechanics and defensive driving
is a plus.;

·       
Fluency
in English (written and spoken);

·       
Respect
for people’s cultures, and diversity;

·       
Commitment
to working in a non-partisan manner.

·       
Experience
in driving long distances and on difficult terrain

·       
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills

·       
Ability
to work constructively in team environment

·       
Ability
to travel regularly on field trips

·       
Ability
to manage to perform simple mechanics

·       
Commitment
to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles

·       
Commitment
to respect and value equality and diversity, and understanding of how this
applies to own area of work

·       
Commitment
to own continuing personal and professional development

·       
Commitment
to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld

 

How to Apply:

All candidates
should download and complete an application form, Download
Here
and send to HR Team at jobs@saferworld.org.uk (Ref: Driver)

 

Deadline: 17th February 2021

 

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