Fresher Driver Jobs – International Potato Center (CIP)

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Job Title:   Driver   

Organisation: International Potato Center (CIP)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

International Potato Center (CIP), a global CGIAR research center, works with partners to improve diets and incomes of poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin America through scientific research, innovation, and capacity strengthening. Focusing on potato and sweetpotato as the entry point, CIP’s programs seek to strengthen broader agri-food systems to generate economic, social and nutritional benefits for farmers, enterprises and consumers emphasizing the priorities of women and youth in particular.

 

Job Summary:   The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic Driver for the CIP office in Kampala, Uganda. This position will support the RTB Breeding project and some general administrative activities.

 

He/She will be expected to support the activities of the RTB Breeding Project and some general administrative activities. The selected candidate will report to the Administrative Assistant II. He/She will assume the following duties and responsibilities:

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that project vehicles are kept clean and road worthy;
  • Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill-in the Logbook properly;
  • Ensure use of project vehicles is in compliance with CIP motor vehicle policy;
  • Operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and always follow road safety standards;
  • Conduct day-to-day vehicle checks on oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc. and timely report any noted defects to the Supervisor;
  • Ensure regular maintenance and servicing of project vehicles with reputable service providers;
  • Report accidents or incidents to the Supervisor in a timely manner;
  • Drive project vehicles for transportation of project staff to implement field activities in project target countries;
  • Prepare monthly summary of project vehicles’ logbooks and share with the office administrative assistant;
  • Ensure compliance with CIP driving policy in case of involvement in an accident;
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Valid driver’s license;
  • Two years of experience required in similar positions with a safe driving record;
  • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
  • Basic knowledge of car mechanics and ability to attend to minor repairs and maintenance of the vehicle in case of breakdown will be an added advantage;
  • Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office;
  • Ability to adapt to different work situations and work in a team;
  • Experience in driving 4×4 vehicles over long distances and on rough terrain;
  • Experience in working with international organisations is an added advantage;
  • Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions in rural areas

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 23rd October 2023

 

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Date Posted 2023-10-12
Valid Through 2023-10-23
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization International Potato Center (CIP)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala, 0256, Uganda

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