Fresher Project Driver US NGO Jobs – RTI International

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Job Title:   Project Driver (Fresher Jobs)   

Organisation: RTI International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

RTI International is a non-profit organization headquartered in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. RTI provides research and technical services. It was founded in 1958 with $500,000 in funding from local businesses and the three North Carolina universities that form the Research Triangle.

 

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Sr. Procurement and Logistics Specialist, the position is to drive, maintain, and manage the project vehicle for the Act East Project as well as overseeing the rest of the project fleet and other vehicles hired to support project field assignments.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Driving RTI Act East vehicle as may be assigned by the COP/SPLS: Drive assigned means of transport for the transport of authorized Clients, visitors, goods, messages, mail, etc.
  • Management of the Vehicle Pool and Transportation: Organize the allocation and daily availability of vehicle(s) Establish tools for vehicles follow-up: log books, technical check-ups use of seatbelts, adherence to speed limits, vehicle booking process and movement monitoring system etc.
  • Conduct routine vehicle checking of hired cars while engaging for field work and monitoring their operation while in the field.
  • Collect and deliver goods, mail, documents, and other items
  • Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required
  • Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc; perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
  • Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc
  • Read and understand specific vehicle/vessel operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle.
  • Obey traffic rules and Road Signs, Negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle/vessel movements.
  • Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident
  • Produce weekly records of mileage traveled and tonnage moved.
  • Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain vehicle log and provide monthly status reports.
  • Support in purchase of office supplies and consumables for the office
  • Any other duties assigned.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant should hold a secondary school education certificate
  • Three years of work experience supporting an international organization
  • Good understanding of regulations when driving for international donor organizations, preferably USAID
  • Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
  • Qualification and/or skills in minor vehicle repairs
  • Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other computer applications
  • Trustworthy with a high sense of responsibility, alertness
  • Good knowledge of the project activity areas and the current conditions of roads and highways.
  • Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to fluently communicate in both verbally and written language(s) applicable to project requirements

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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