Job Title: Driver
Organisation: Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Youth Social Advocacy Team (YSAT) is a refugee-led non-profit, non-governmental Organization whose core mandate is supporting conflict affected youth by tackling barriers to accessing quality education, sustainable Livelihoods and addressing root causes of violent conflicts for refugees and vulnerable host communities in displaced settings.
Job Summary: YSAT is seeking a Driver to provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation services for YSAT staff, visitors, programme teams, documents, equipment, and other authorised items across West Nile refugee settlements. Recruitment is contingent upon confirmation of funding by UNOCHA’s Uganda Humanitarian Fund.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely transport staff, visitors, equipment, and authorised items as assigned in compliance with traffic laws and YSAT procedures
- Conduct daily vehicle checks including tyres, oil, water, fuel, and lights; maintain vehicles in clean, safe, and roadworthy condition
- Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, mileage records, fuel consumption, and movement documentation
- Report mechanical faults, accidents, damage, or vehicle-related concerns immediately
- Support movement and delivery of programme materials, equipment, and supplies when assigned
- Ensure all required vehicle documents including insurance, inspection, and permits are valid and available
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Valid driving permit appropriate for the vehicle category; minimum secondary education; additional training in defensive driving or vehicle maintenance is an added advantage
- At least 3 years of professional driving experience, preferably with an organisation, NGO, or humanitarian agency
- Demonstrated experience driving Land Cruiser and other 4-wheel-drive vehicles in rural, refugee-settlement, or challenging road conditions
- Clean driving record with good knowledge of Ugandan road traffic rules
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, reliability, and ability to work flexible hours with regular field travel
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: 14th October 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: high school
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36