Job Title: Driver
Organisation: International Potato Center
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
International Potato Center (CIP), a global CGIAR research center, works with partners to improve diets and incomes of poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin America through scientific research, innovation, and capacity strengthening. Focusing on potato and sweetpotato as the entry point, CIP’s programs seek to strengthen broader agri-food systems to generate economic, social and nutritional benefits for farmers, enterprises and consumers emphasizing the priorities of women and youth in particular.
Job Summary: The International Potato Center (CIP) has been engaged as the Management Contractor, to provide technical backstopping and capacity building activities for SOSPPA. To support the implementation of project activities, CIP seeks to hire a dynamic driver to assist with project implementation of the GAFSP project in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that project vehicles are kept clean and road worthy;
- Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill-in the Logbook properly;
- Ensure use of project vehicles is in compliance with CIP motor vehicle policy;
- Operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and always follow road safety standards;
- Conduct day-to-day vehicle checks on oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc. and timely report any noted defects to the Supervisor;
- Ensure regular maintenance and servicing of project vehicles with reputable service providers;
- Report accidents or incidents to the Supervisor in a timely manner;
- Drive project vehicles for transportation of project staff to implement field activities in project target countries;
- Prepare monthly summary of project vehicles’ logbooks and share with the office administrative assistant;
- Ensure compliance with CIP driving policy in case of involvement in an accident;
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Valid driver’s license;
- At least 3 years of experience required in similar positions with a safe driving record;
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
- Basic knowledge of car mechanics and ability to attend to minor repairs and maintenance of the vehicle in case of breakdown will be an added advantage;
- Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office;
- Ability to adapt to different work situations and work in a team;
- Experience in driving 4×4 vehicles over long distances and on rough terrain;
- Experience in working with international organisations is an added advantage;
- Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions in rural areas
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 8th December 2025
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Level of Education: high school
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36