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Job Title:   Dispatcher (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 39,607,278 /Per Year

Position Number: Kampala-2023-076

About US Embassy:

The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years.  Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda.  The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:

• United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

Job Summary:   Working in the Motor Pool unit of the General Services Office (GSO), the Dispatcher coordinates daily as well as advanced assignments for all drivers to schedule transportation for post personnel and official visitors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations Management: 65%

• Coordinates among users and drivers to meet requests and ensure efficient operations; handles emergency transportation requests as needed.
• Arranges work shifts, shuttle and other official trip schedules to meet all transportation needs.
• Serves as team leader to provide guidance and direction to chauffeurs on vehicle operations, safety measures, as well as specific instructions on transporting VIPs.
• Ensures drivers’ appearance is presentable, and vehicles are clean and in good operational condition.
• Reports any inappropriate behavior and rule violation; ensures compliance with safety regulations.
• As back-up to the Motor Pool Supervisor, maintains training records and ensure that each operator’s training status complies with the Department of State regulations.

Administrative Functions: 20%

• Prepares periodic reports on trip scheduling, chauffeurs’ shift work and
• Prepares monthly bills to subscriber agencies.
• Assists with motor pool inventory and barcoding.
• Coordinates with repair facilities to send vehicles for routine maintenance.

Fleet Management: 15%

• Participates in accident investigations.
• Analyzes fuel usage and vehicle maintenance data, periodically inspects vehicles, and develops vehicle rotation plans to enhance efficient fleet utilization.
• Submits vehicle mishap reports to supervisors within 24 hours; and reports all damage to US Government vehicles or properties, and when citations are issued to drivers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• The applicants for the United States US Embassy Dispatcher job opportunity should have completed secondary school. Required.
• A valid driver’s license is required. Strong leadership, technical, and administrative skills.
• At least two years of professional driving experience in host country, plus one year motor vehicle dispatcher or fleet management experience is required
• Good knowledge of host country traffic laws, vehicle licensing, registration, and procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of host country streets, traffic patterns, and commonly visited locations
• Basic keyboard skills and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications. This may be tested.
• Language: English level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. This may be tested.

How to Apply:

All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.

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Deadline: 30^th September 2023

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