Driver – Sustainable Water Supply Sanitation Hygiene for All (SWaSSH4A) Project Jobs – SNV

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Job Title:  Driver – Sustainable Water Supply Sanitation Hygiene for All (SWaSSH4A) Project

Organisation: SNV

Duty Station: Lira, Uganda

 

About US:

SNV is an international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has annual revenues of over €120 million, and 1300 staff working in 25 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission.

 

Job Summary:  The primary role of the driver is to provide logistical support to the various SNV Netherlands Development Organisation offices in any place in Uganda, by driving assigned cars and keeping them in good condition and ensuring safety of assigned passengers and or materials in transit.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintaining vehicles in good condition.

  • Maintaining the assigned SNV Netherlands Development Organisation vehicles in good condition by checking that all the parts that are supposed to be serviced are well maintained and checked regularly to avoid break down of the vehicles.
  • Ensuring that any accidents or damages to the car are reported quickly so that they can be fixed as soon as possible.

Documentation while executing duties.

  • Log all movements from start to end of the journey as well as fuel top ups on the log sheets provided by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation.
  • Carry out weekly vehicle inspection and maintain proper documentation of the same on the weekly checklist, which will be tracked by the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation logistics officer for maintenance purposes.

Adhering to Safety and security regulations.

  • Be vigilant to ensure that he / she is following the road safety guidelines and respecting the speed limits to avoid accidents.
  • Ensure that all staff moving are following the set regulations by wearing safety belts and ensure right number of passengers is on board.

Technical Maintenance

  • Regularly check and maintain the main maintenance areas (e.g., oil, tire pressure etc.), identify technical malfunctions, check potential repair alternatives,
  • Conduct repairs to the vehicles and/or send for repair, in consultation with the supervisor in case of complex and/or costly repair

Additional activities

  • Execute activities to support others based on request, like assist in logistic field activities.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE).
  • Valid driver’s license with Classes A, B,CM,DL
  • A minimum of five years of driving experience in a medium sized organization
  • Defensive driving experience for risk management
  • Knowledge of Ugandan Traffic Laws and regulation
  • Effective verbal, presentation and listening communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to maintain composure always.
  • Computer knowledge is preferred.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 20th January 2023

 

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