Job Title: Driver – ACTIVE Project
Organisation: VSO
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
UGX: 19,147,855 per annum
About US:
VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.
Job Summary: The Driver will ensure safe transportation of staff, VSO Volunteers and other programme personnel, maintain vehicles and carry out other logistical activities of the respective office.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A valid and clean driver’s license
- At least four years driving skill for class B (up to 7 passengers).
- Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of vehicles.
- Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Well organized and able to develop an operational schedule.
- A good team worker, hardworking, dedicated and committed.
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Experience and knowledge of the region in question
- Ability to be open minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge
Desirable:
- Experience in the operation of large four-wheel drive vehicles
- Experience of working in the humanitarian sector.
- Knowledge local languages.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 12th May 2023
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