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Job Title:  Driver

Organisation: SNV

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

SNV is an international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has annual revenues of over €120 million, and 1300 staff working in 25 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission.

ABOUT INCLUDE Project:

SNV is currently in the process of developing a 5-year Livestock project, INCLUDE. The project aims to improve resilient livelihoods for smallholder livestock farmers in Busoga, Rwenzori, Greater Ankole and Kigezi regions. The project targets 75,000 smallholder farms (SHF) in these four subregions. The project will adopt a farming systems approach integrating livestock and crops, having livestock (dairy cattle, sheep, and goats) as an intervention entry point.

Job Summary:   The Driver transports staff, visitors or errands to destination, based on requests and conform safety and traffic regulations, in order to contribute to timely and safely arrival. He/she coordinates fleet management and ensures regular maintenance of vehicles including information on vehicle insurances and taxes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Vehicle operations and Safety

• Responsible for the proper use of the organizational vehicle.
• Check inventory (e.g. first aid kit, second tire etc.) and status of the vehicle.
• Identify any damage and report these to line manager.
• Arrange and keep track of periodical service schedule and insurance.

Driving

• Drive passengers or deliver errands within the identified areas, while following the traffic regulations, safety instructions.
• Comply with the travel arrangements of the passengers and/or delivery requirements.

Technical Maintenance

• Regularly check and maintain the vehicle.
• Identify technical malfunctions and recommend potential repair alternatives.
• Conduct repairs to the vehicles and/or send for repair, in consultation with the supervisor in case of complex and/or costly repair.

Administration

• Keep logbook of all driving activities, fuel and any incidents and accidents.
• Ensure insurances and taxes of vehicles are up to date

Planning and Coordination

• Plan transport routes with line manager.
• Contact and contract suppliers and garages for maintenance and services.
• Ensure possession of valid driver license while driving SNV Vehicles.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• UCE Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license with Classes A, B, CM, DL.
• 3-5 years driving experience in a medium sized organization.
• Defensive driving experience for risk management.
• Knowledge of Ugandan Traffic Laws and regulation.
• Effective verbal, presentation and listening communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain composure always.
• Computer knowledge is preferred.
• Good report writing skills with proven ability to compile case studies, practice, and policy briefs and (other) documents for learning and sharing.
• Computer skills and software applications (email, word processing, spreadsheets, statistical programs).
• Skills in teamwork, facilitation, and training.
• Sensitive and committed to gender equity and diversity.
• Execute activities to support others based on request, like assist in logistic activities, or support in maintenance of building.
• Basic requirements: Basic/intermediate vocational working and thinking level. Clean driving license. Basic experience in fleet management and supporting logistics needs.
• Accountability: Being accountable and passing on accountability for one’s own actions and those of colleagues and the organisation.
• Stress Resistance: Capable of resisting tension, can work under time pressure and remain undiminished effective under tense circumstances.
• Adaptability: The ability to remain fully functional by adapting to changing circumstances (environment, procedures, people).
• Service minded: The ability to be of service, quickly and adequately execute tasks for others.
• Client orientation: The ability and willingness to find out what clients want and need and to act accordingly, taking the organisation’s costs and benefits into account.

How to Apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab at the link below.

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Deadline: 8th August 2024

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