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Job Title:   Driver  

Organisation: SOS Children’s Villages

Duty Station:  Kakiri, Uganda

About US:

SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union, AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.

Job Summary:   Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, the driver will be responsible for providing efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities in a clean and well-maintained vehicle.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive project personnel and equipment to locations in Uganda for project activities.
• Maintain timely schedule set by Programme Staff.
• Maintain Project vehicles, keep accurate records for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage and trip log and schedule routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Observe all company vehicle utilization policies and in country traffic laws.
• Perform daily errands such as collecting and delivering mail, making bank deposits and withdrawals, purchasing items for the office, and refueling the vehicles.
• Transport staff & Children to project sites and offices or for implementation of activities.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle, in a good mechanical condition and ensure vehicle is prepared for long trips on rough terrain prior to field visits.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out. Ensure that the first aid kit is in place and always stocked.
• Assist in routine office chores when necessary, such as photocopying, binding, filling, and moving furniture.
• Carry out routine service of the vehicle, including oil changes and general Service.
• Complete the vehicle logbook daily, recording all travel and requesting staff transported to sign and submit to Administration officer for review and approval on a weekly basis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an ‘O’ level Certificate
• Possession of a Driver’s license with Classes B, CM, DL.
• At least six years of driving experience.
• Experience in Defensive driving is desirable.
• Skills in Motor Vehicle Mechanics is an added advantage.
• Experience working with NGO’s is an added advantage.
• Oral and written English language fluency is a must.

NB: SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is committed to keeping children safe from all forms of violence and abuse. Therefore, our selection process will include rigorous background checks at different levels.

How to Apply:

Please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees to the address below to:

The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development,

SOS Children’s Villages Uganda,

Plot 11, Luthuli Drive – Bugolobi,

Kampala, Uganda

All Applications must be sent electronically as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: jobs@sosuganda.org

Applications that are late, do not have CV or certificates or exceeds eight pages or electronically submitted as images will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 16^th October 2023

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