Job Title: Project Driver – 4 Positions
Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Other Locations: Arua, Lira, Mbale
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is a cabinet-level ministry of the government of Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive the project vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in accordance to project rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles.
- Transport project staff and materials in the regions of project operation.
- Maintain the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and chassis.
- Ensure that the tires are in good working conditions at all time, and that spare tire is in good condition.
- Ensure that vehicle usage log is updated on a daily basis and submitted on a monthly basis.
- Ensure that fuel consumption report is submitted as required.
- Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that uids (water, oil, fuel, washer liquid, etc.) levels are at required levels.
- Report any apparent malfunction to the supervisor.
- Report any damage or accident to the supervisor immediately.
- Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use.
- Carry out project errands as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a pass in English.
- 5 years of experience in driving a project vehicle, preferably for donor project Car insurance
- Certificate of competence issued by the Chief Mechanical Engineer
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
- Defensive driving certificate will be a plus Core Competencies
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
- Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
- Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous.
- Good knowledge of the Project activity areas and the current conditions of roads and highways.
- Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds/ temperaments.
- Flexibility to fit into often changing priorities
- Ability to fluently communicate in English both verbally and written. Knowledge of the local language is also required.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their written applications with copies of identification documents, academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), indicating contact details of (03) referees addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102 Entebbe, Uganda or hand delivered to the Ministry Security Registry located at Plot No.14 Lugard Road, Entebbe.
Deadline: 25th August 2025.
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Level of Education: High School
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60