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Job Title:   Temporary Driver (4 Jobs)

Organisation: Oxfam

Duty Station:  Kampala, Arua, Mbale and Kyaka, Uganda

Reports to: Logistics Officer

About the Company:

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Job Summary:   The primary responsibility of this position is to provide driving services to Oxfam project-based activities in different locations including the different campus base.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical:

• Driving project Oxfam staff, visitors or other authorized persons to and from various points while observing and adhering to the standard safety precautions.
• Maintaining proper vehicle mileage and usage records as per requirements.
• Conducting daily vehicle maintenance checks to ensure that the vehicle is in good condition including the general cleanliness to uphold the image of the organization.
• Delivering and collecting mails and other documents to and from various offices required.
• Maintaining punctuality and courtesy and adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintaining confidentially of Oxfam information at all times while executing duties.

Administration:

• Keeping and maintaining proper documentation of all necessary vehicle documents such as insurance, registration documents, travel requests, vehicle logbook, discharge of responsibility form by all non-Oxfam passengers.
• Carrying correctly filled in and signed waybills whenever goods are transported.
• Assisting in basic local purchases and general logistic activities on request.

Mechanical:

• Immediately reporting of any technical failure or damage and need for maintenance to the appropriate member of staff.
• Keeping track of the scheduled service time of the vehicle, in order to make sure that servicing is performed in time.
• Accurately filling in the vehicle logbook after performing service checks and/or repair activities of the vehicles

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Of course, you have a Valid driving licence, sound driving skills and experience of 3 years preferably in an NGO environment.
• You have a defensive driving certificate which is an added advantage.
• You have sufficient spoken English and local languages is an added advantage.
• You have a basic tractor servicing and maintenance skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work long hours.
• You pay attention to detail.
• You have the ability to organise and prioritise work.
• You have a good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with co-workers and other stake holders.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 24th October 2024

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