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Job Title:   Driver/ Field Security    

Organisation: International Justice Mission (IJM)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Lead, Transport

About US:

International Justice Mission (IJM) is an international human rights organization that works to ensure that all, especially the most vulnerable, have proper and appropriate access to justice. IJM has been delivering ground-breaking partnerships with justice sector actors and governments globally for over 20 years, offering collaborative casework, mentoring and system reform to ensure that justice systems work for all, especially the vulnerable and marginalized.

Job Summary:   For 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are seeking a Driver/Field Security to provide secure and timely transportation to IJM staff and visitors. The Driver/Field Security will work closely with the Coordinator, Security and the Lead, Transport to ensure staff safety on the road and proper maintenance of the organization’s vehicles on/off road. The role will also include preparing movement plans and reporting for easy support during movements. This position is based in Kampala, Uganda and reports to the Lead, Transport.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide navigation support for IJM staff and clients.
• Provide security support at IJM field visits and other events.
• In collaboration with the Coordinator, Security, complete case security risk assessments and any incident reports as required.
• Drive IJM’s vehicles for IJM staff, clients, and guests for business purposes.
• Ensure timely conveyance of staff and materials to and from places as instructed by supervisor or the manager.
• In collaboration with the Lead, Transport , schedule regular vehicle examination for service vehicles and ensure renewals for the vehicle license are done on a timely basis.
• Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, including car tyre condition.
• Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange for minor repairs where necessary.
• Carry out daily vehicle checklist.
• Maintain daily vehicle log sheets of all movements and update monthly mileage records
• Ensure that vehicles are always kept clean by washing both the inside and outside parts of the vehicle.
• Assist in maintaining records of use, condition, and fuel consumption of IJM vehicles.
• Be responsive to security risk levels and mitigate risk accordingly.
• Ensure timely reporting in case of any accident, injury or damage to vehicles to the supervisor.
• Participate in IJM programs of professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
• Ensure strict adherence to IJM operational, finance, programme and human resources policies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a diploma in any related field
• A certificate in defensive driving
• A certificate in motor vehicle mechanics an added advantage
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a professional driver with no incidents.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license (with at least B, C1, D1 classes) with no incidents and experience driving both manual and automatic vehicles on rough terrain.
• Demonstrable experience driving long distances and for long hours.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken. Working knowledge of local languages an added advantage
• Good computer literacy with working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of geography and roads of Kampala and surrounding areas.
• Understanding of repairs and maintenance requirements for four-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Understanding of security protocols and procedures, preferably with a law enforcement agency or NGO background.
• Exceptional driving skills, including the ability to drive in different weather and traffic conditions.
• Excellent time management skills to meet pick-up and drop-off deadlines.

Critical Qualities:

• Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Disciplined with priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication.
• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others.
• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
• Adept at creative problem solving.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should email their Application, CV, and statement of faith to ugandarecruiting@ijm.org with the subject line “APPLICATION Driver/ Field Security”

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted

What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

Deadline: 15^th December 2023

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