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Job Title:  Driver (2 Job Placements)

Organisation: Bantwana Initiative Uganda

Duty Station: Jinja and Lira, Uganda (indicate your preferred duty station)

Reports to: Regional Coordinator

 

About Organisation:

In 2005, Bantwana Initiative Uganda was founded to support the fourth wave of the HIV epidemic impact on communities that saw a massive increase in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Since local registration, Bantwana  has strengthened its collaboration with  local leaders as well as focused community efforts which emphasizes holistic care for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). Bantwana has addressed compounding vulnerabilities especially those affected by poverty, HIV, and gender-based violence, which are affecting adolescent girls and boys as well as younger children-through parenting programs.

 

Job Summary:  The Driver will be responsible for driving and maintenance of Project motor vehicles and ensuring the safety and security of authorized passengers, cargo, equipment, and tools on board in line with BIU policy and the traffic laws and regulations of Uganda. Also perform minor mechanical tasks.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Transport BIU staff and visitors as instructed.

Ensure safety of passengers & luggage at all times.

Observe speed limits and all BIU travel guidelines.

Ensure use of seat belts at all times.

Ensure proper communication procedures Vehicle Maintenance

Maintain vehicles allocated in sound mechanical condition.

Ensure washing & general cleaning of vehicles is maintained.

Ensure that vehicles are fueled and serviced promptly.

Report any faults/breakdowns & accidents immediately to the Procurement Officer

Ensure First Aid Kits are complete and spare & tools are in allocated vehicle.

Ensure that vehicle tools are always kept in allocated vehicle. Record Keeping

Ensure that all vehicles have log sheets and pens.

Maintain accurate vehicle records to ensure that all trips, fuel fill-ups, time and mileage readings are recorded.

Ensure fuel fill ups entry is made in the log sheet timely,

Ensure vehicle request forms are filled and submitted for travel allocation to Procurement Officer

Submit all vehicle log sheets on a monthly basis to the Procurement Officer

Ensure to check vehicle on daily basis and submit check list report to Procurement Officer

Submit field trip report after every trip to the Procurement Officer

Submit vehicle repair reports to the Procurement Officer every time before and after repairs

Delivering and receiving mail

Prompt delivery of all mail and maintain record on delivery book, inclusive of cheques and equipment.

Check in post office for mail on a regular basis.

Receive mail from partners and sub-offices and hand it over to the Procurement Officer.

Check on vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance

Ensure that vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance are valid.

Inform Operations Officer 3 weeks in advance of renewals Mechanical activities

Perform minor repairs as required and recommend major cases to the garage.

Road test and certify all vehicles from the garages.

Any other duties assigned by the Procurement Officer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

A minimum qualification of Uganda Certificate in Education (O-Level)

Extensive knowledge of the Ugandan highway code

Thorough understanding of the Geographical area of assignment

English Language proficiency

Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities.

Certificates/Licenses: Class B, CM, and DL Driver’s License.

At least 5 years of driving experience and Mechanical experience, driving in a reputable firm, public body, or NGO as an added advantage

 

How to Apply:

All interested applicants with the required Qualification, Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities should send their applications and CVs (detailing responsibilities carried out in previous positions) as one pdf to the HR and Admin Officer, Bantwana Initiative Uganda through the following email: info@bantwana.or.ug

 

Indicate clearly on the application subject line the position and region applied for easy reference.

 

Deadline: 27th September 2024

 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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