Job Title: Driver (United Nations UN Jobs)
Organisation: International Trade Centre (ITC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The International Trade Centre (ITC) a multilateral agency with a joint mandate with the World Trade Organization and the United Nations through the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. We provide country-and client-specific tailored support through unique advisory services, capacity building, training and mentoring, free tools and business data, and trade-specific publications.
Job Summary: The goal of this job function is to provide driver services, maintain vehicles, and assist with administrative operations for the Trade for Jobs Uganda initiative.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the ITC Trade for Jobs Uganda Project Manager and in close coordination with the Trade for Jobs Uganda Deputy Team Lead, the Driver will perform the following duties:
- Drive vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel.
- Meet officials and visitors at the airport including assisting, where necessary, with protocol, visa and customs formalities. Deal effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors.
- Deliver and collect mail and documents and other items
- Ensure proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and documentation.
- Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc. to always keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition.
- Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in assigned vehicles.
- Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of (re)registration and insurance procedures for all the office vehicles.
- Keep updated of the security situation, risk and inform office for alternatives.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
- Assist with filing, photocopying and maintaining stores.
- Perform data entry duties.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid driver’s license is required.
- EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Note: A university degree may be accepted in lieu of the years of relevant experience. Experience working with technical cooperation projects is desirable. Experience working with UN Common System offices, field missions, embassies, ministries, consulates, other international organizations, or NGOs is desirable is desirable
- COMPETENCIES: ITC core values: Professionalism, Integrity, Respect for Diversity: Professionalism: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; familiarity with frequently traveled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers. Ability to undertake minor vehicle repair. Ability to lift and carry mailbags and boxes. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
- Languages
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of any other language(s) spoken in Uganda is an asset.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates who wish to join the International Trade Centre should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 13th November 2025
For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24