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Job Title:    Driver (2 Fresher Job Vacancies)

Organisation: Cardno

Project Name: USAID Feed the Future Uganda Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Admin Assistant

About US:

Cardno is a global infrastructure, environmental and social development company operating in more than 100 countries and powered by a talented 4,000-strong workforce. We’re united by a shared purpose to deliver exceptional professional services to improve physical and social environments that make a difference to people’s lives around the world.

About USAID Project:

The USAID Feed the Future Uganda Institutional and Systems Strengthening (ISS) Activity is a five-year Activity implemented by Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. The goal of the Activity is for key national level Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and industry apex organizations (IAOs) that are vital to driving inclusive agriculture-led economic growth to fulfill their mandate, leading to pathways to prosperity, improved resilience, and better nutrition for the people of Uganda. The purpose of the Activity is to improve the performance and structures of MDAs and IAOs.

Job Summary:  The Drivers will be responsible for ensuring maintenance of the Activity vehicle(s), and for driving Activity staff to dedicated destinations within Kampala and occasionally longer distances, depending on Activity needs. This position requires a well-organized person to ensure staff are mobilized on time to their destinations, and to ensure project vehicles are maintained.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Drive project staff and other authorized persons to and from various points in Activity-owned vehicles.
• Coordinate with Activity staff including the second driver to prioritize and schedule transport requests as required to meet staff requirements.
• Observe and adhere to all safety precautions and driving laws before and during driving.
• Maintain proper vehicle mileage and usage records as per requirements.
• Conduct daily condition checks to ensure that the vehicle is in good running order.
• Keep the vehicle in a clean condition in order to uphold the image of the organization.
• Deliver and collect mails and other documents to and from various offices as required.
• Maintain punctuality and courtesy and adhere to traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentially of ISS Activity information at all times while executing duties.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Valid driver’s license in required class and demonstrable record of safe driving with no incidents or infractions recorded in the last five years.
• At least two years of experience in an equivalent position with international organizations.
• Work experienced with USAID funded project is a plus.
• Experience in driving Hiace, 15-seater vans or similar is an added advantage.
• Must be a Ugandan citizen.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time sensitive requests
• Fluency in English

How to Apply:

All applicants should send an updated CV and a one-page cover letter describing your pertinent qualifications and experience to info@ftfugandaiss.com

Deadline: 19^th November, 2021 by 4:00 pm.

NB: Late applications will not be reviewed.

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