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Job Title:  Driver (2 O’ Level Jobs)

Organisation: ACORD-U (Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda)

Project Name: USAID OVC West Central Activity

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Human Resource & Administrative Officer- OVC West Central Activity

About US:

ACORD-U (Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda) is an indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working for social justice and development. ACORD has been working in Uganda since 1979 with operations in over 25 districts across Uganda. The ACORD-U works in conjunction with people who have been denied their basic rights, helping to better understand, to challenge, and to change the situation in which they find themselves.

About USAID Project:

The USAID OVC West Central Activity aims to attain improved well-being of children and youth through comprehensive interventions that enhance sustainable prevention of new HIV infections and continued care for OVC and their caregivers and expand the access to core services. The project is implemented by ACORD Uganda in 12 districts and 1 City in West Central Region of Uganda.

Job Summary: The Driver will be responsible for providing day-to-day support in transporting staff/consultants and or goods to project activities in line with vehicle use policies. The Driver oversees maintenance of the vehicle.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives assigned vehicle safely while maintaining courtesy to the passengers and other road users.
• Provides logistical support to all project staff and official visitors to the project areas on official project activities.
• Carries out basic daily routine checks on vehicle maintenance, i.e., checking the oil, lighting, electrical, brakes and tire pressure.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records for all trips in the vehicle log sheet. The log sheet is updated for every destination/stop per trip.
• In liaison with the supervisor and manager responsible for the trip, coordinates movement schedule in the most effective way to avoid interruptions.
• Prepares a monthly vehicle maintenance, service and fuel consumption report and submits to the supervisor for verification by close of business every second day of every month, for the previous month.
• Ensures that the vehicle is always fueled at designated fueling station with the minimum level of fuel (quarter tank).
• Maintains an up-to-date record of vehicles servicing, insurance and brings to the attention of the supervisor date of the next services and or renewal.
• Immediately reports any incidents and or accidents, using the relevant reporting forms, within 24 hours of incident or accident.
• Always maintains vehicle cleanliness both inside and outside.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the vehicles assigned at all times and that of the passenger(s), vehicle accessories and or goods therein.
• Observes and always adheres to traffic rules
• Always ensures safe custody of the fuel card under driver’s care
• Monitors and verifies that all required repair works are done to satisfaction before the related payment is made.
• Supports technical staff work while in the field.
• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an “O” certificate of education.
• A clean valid driving license for classes A, B and C. DL.
• A minimum of three (3) years hands on experience in a similar position in an international NGO, a recognized institution.
• Experience of working in terrain regions.
• Good knowledge in mechanics
• Must have passed Ministry of Works and Transport competence driving test.
• Defensive driving certificate is an added advantage
• MUST be a Ugandan National.
• Exhibit high levels of team work
• Good communicator and proficient in English
• High integrity and discipline
• Experience in working with a diverse staff in challenging situations.
• She/he should have demonstrated understanding of transportation; She/he will have demonstrated skills to work in project teams.
• Ability to multi Task and work under pressure to deliver results
• Familiarity with project geographical areas
• Effective Interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English in both oral and written communication.
• Willingness to support ACORD’s mission

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should send CV and Application Letter to hr@acorduganda.org to apply

Deadline: 15^th September 2023 by 5:00pm

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