Job Title: Driver (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Integrated Seed and Sector Development Uganda
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Other locations: Kamuli
About Organisation:
Integrated Seed and Sector Development Uganda (ISSD Uganda) is an independent local NGO in Uganda, which aims to be a leading agricultural development organization in fostering resilient seed and food systems for sustainable agricultural production.
Job Summary: The Driver supports the project with all transport-related duties including transporting staff to specified project destinations, collecting and delivering various organization packages, and maintaining the vehicle in a clean and good mechanical condition.
Reporting and supervision
The Driver reports to the Administration & HR officer at Kampala Office but working closely with the project administrative & outreach assistant & Skilling Officers in the region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive the ISSD vehicle and authorized passengers to specified destinations as approved by the supervisor, and in line with ISSD transport management policy
- Assist with loading and offloading of staff luggage, organization items and materials
- Always keep the assigned vehicle in a clean condition by regular washing and cleaning
- Maintain an updated log book for all journey to record travel-time, locations, and fuel top-ups, etc.
- Maintain the vehicle in a proper working condition to ensure safety and comfort of passengers by;
- Performing routine physical inspections to monitor its safety and security ensuring planned service, repair, and maintenance schedules are adhered to reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to the supervisor
- Promptly inform the supervisor if/when road misuse tickets are issued by the Uganda Police/ road traffic other authorities
- Ensure the assigned vehicle is always parked in permissible parking spaces to avoid risks of towing
- Fulfill other duties such as running office related errands as instructed by supervisor
Special requirement
- The job will require reporting on duty not later than 7:00am, and working on the weekend, as will be communicated by supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum UACE qualification with basic knowledge of English (spoken and written) and other relevant local languages
- Certificate in defensive driving
- 5 years relevant work experience with NGO or CSO
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Working knowledge of local roads and routes
Key Competencies
- High integrity
- Hospitable
- Accountability
- Confidentiality
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of road safety regulations
- Ability to utilize maps, GPS systems, and car manuals
- Punctual and reliable
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for this job by emailing your cover letter and CV maximum 3 pages to [email protected], while indicating the job title in the email subject not later than 3rd October 2025 at 5:00pm EAT. Attachments should not exceed 2MB.
Deadline: 3rd October 2025
For more details visit the ISSD Uganda website via: www.issduganda.org.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: High School
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60