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Job Title:  Project Driver

Organisation: ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) is a Ugandan national development organization, affiliated with ActionAid International- a global federation of independent members and national programs working in 47 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas for a just and sustainable world. We have worked in Uganda since 1982. In Uganda, we have a physical presence in 15 districts, in addition to collaborative work with our partners, reaching out to 39 districts, with a deliberate focus on districts where the poor and vulnerable persons are concentrated.

Job Summary:  Provide transport services, administrative and logistical support to Citizens’ Action Against Corruption activity staff and AAIU’s stakeholders in line with the AAIU Vehicle use Policy, and USAID guidelines

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive staff, visitors, partners and other stakeholders to and from various destinations as per AAIU policies and procedures.
• Maintaining project vehicles and motorcycles in clean and good mechanical conditions in line with AAIU policies.
• Pick, deliver and account for all correspondences (mails, messages, parcels etc.) in line with instructions and known office practice.
• Provide administrative support to staff and other stakeholders as may be needed from time to time.
• Plan and budget for the vehicle and provide other logistical support and prepare periodic accountabilities, through making monthly reports on vehicles and motorcycles,
• Check and update the validity of statutory requirements for the safe operation of the vehicle i.e. vehicle logbooks, insurance status and driving license
• Log both official and private mileages and provide accountability and support in picking quotations from suppliers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in any related field. A suitable and valid driver’s permit with at least class B, DL and DM, and A. A training in Basic Financial and Logistics Management is an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of driving experience with government/NGOS. / USAID funded projects

Skills and Competencies:

• Defensive driving skills, high level of integrity, good oral and written communication skills in English, ability to promote and safeguard AAIU policies, basic mechanical skills, ability to analyse and identify problems, good interpersonal skills, excellent map reading and route planning skills, feminist leadership skills.

How to Apply:
Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents as one document) addressed to the Finance and Operations Manager should be sent by email to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org

NB: We will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates. Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply. ActionAid International Uganda is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline: 1st November 2024

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