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Job Title:  Driver

Organisation: Self Help Africa (SHA) / United Purpose (UP)

Duty Station:  Kabale, Uganda

Reports to: Project Manager

About US:

In late 2021, Self Help Africa (SHA) and United Purpose (UP) merged. The two organisations – one headquartered in Ireland and the other in Wales – implement projects to end extreme hunger and poverty. This merger doubled our size and reach – and means that in 2022 we are implementing poverty eradication projects in 17 countries, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Collectively, we are also part of a group that includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, TruTrade and Cumo Microfinance. In 2022 our work will reach more than six million people and invest upwards of €45m in more than 100 development programmes designed to improve food systems, facilitate access to markets and financial services, combat climate change, gender inequality, and improve access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.

Job Summary:  The purpose of the job is to drive staff and manage the project vehicle for Self Help Africa.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive the project vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in accordance with project rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles
• Transport project staff and materials mainly within the project areas (Kabale and Rubanda districts) and occasionally to other regions and Kampala Office as and when demanded by the project
• Maintain the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and chassis.
• Ensure that tires are in good working condition at all time, and that spare tyre is in good condition
• Ensure that the vehicle usage log is updated on a daily basis and submitted on a monthly basis to the Area Office Finance and Administration Officer.
• Ensure that the fuel consumption report is submitted as required to the Area Office Finance and Administration Officer.
• Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that fluids (water, oil, fuel, washer liquid, etc.) levels are at the required levels
• Report any apparent malfunction to the Supervisor (to the Area Office Finance and Administration Officer.
• Report any damage or accident to the Supervisor immediately.
• Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use.
• Carry out project errands as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Driver must possess a UCE or UACE certificate,
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with preferable classes B, DL, CM,
• At least five years of driving experience preferably with Non-Governmental organisations, or a reputable and busy private sector organisation,
• Additional qualification in motor vehicle mechanics and repair will be an exceptionally added advantaged.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• The Driver must have knowledge of email, telephone, and other applications,
• Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous,
• 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 nationalities and cultural backgrounds,
• Flexibility to fit into often changing priorities.

How to Apply:

Please download the Application Form, Download Here and fill it in. Qualified candidates should upload a completed application form, motivational letter and CV to the SHA Online Recruitment Portal (Click Here). If you experience issues with the

Deadline: 17^th August 2023 by 5pm EAT.

NB: Please note that Self Help Africa Uganda advocates for equal opportunity and does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Please note incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

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