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Job Title:        Project Driver

Organization: ACODEV 

Duty Station: Moyo, Uganda

About the Company:

ACODEV is an NGO that was established in 2003 and fully registered by government of Uganda. Initially founded as a self funded health program to fill service delivery gap in communities during the political insurgency in the Rwenzori region of Western Uganda that witnessed human rights abuses, gender based violence, breakdown in social and health systems; ACODEV has grown and expanded its programs for the benefit of communities targeting children and youth in various districts of Uganda. Today we have presence in more than 28 districts in Western, Central and Northern regions of Uganda. We are spreading our wings with different innovative development and humanitarian programs to other parts of Uganda, East and Southern Africa.

Job Summary:   Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer, the Full time Project Driver will provide transportation support to the West Nile Program including field site offices, as well as visitors to ACODEV.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle on a daily basis; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
• Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of ACODEV vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to head driver any mechanical problems.
• Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
• Drive ACODEV program staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the district.
• Deliver mail/messages as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.
• Give accurate reconciliation within the given period.
• Obey ACODEV vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on).
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum O- Level Certificate; A- Level Certificate an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license with classes” A, B, CM, CH, DL and DM.”
• Good driving record; Minimum Two years driving experience; Fluent in English and Madi Languages, NGO experience is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Cautious with defensive driving skills;
• Presentable with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Must be a person with initiative and high moral integrity;
• A good team player;
• Ready to work for long hours;
• Adherence to ACODEV’s values, which are: Respect for all, Integrity, Commitment,
• Excellence

How to Apply:

All interested and qualified candidates for this position should apply to HRAdmin: admin@acodevuganda.org and recruitment@acodevuganda.org, in copy not later than Wednesday 7th August 2024 indicating the position “Driver ” as the subject line. Strictly send in a one-page cover letter and an updated CV not exceeding 3 pages.

NB: While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Disclaimer: ACODEV-Uganda does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment and applicants are requested to desist from any form of corruption during this process.

Deadline: 7th August 2024

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