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Job Title:   Driver -Karamoja IPALSE

Organisation: VSO

Duty Station:  Karamoja, Uganda

About the Company

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Job Summary:   To provide transport services for VSO staff and volunteers in an efficient, safe and timely manner and maintaining the assigned vehicle in a neat and good condition to support project activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive staff, volunteers and other authorised passengers in an efficient, safe and timely manner
• Check the vehicle condition regularly (oil, water, battery, tyres, licence, insurance etc)
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean, neat and mechanically sound condition for the comfort and safety of its passengers
• Deliver goods, packages, information as authorised
• Plan safe routes for travel and ensure vehicle is fuelled prior to the planned travel.
• Logging all journeys and maintaining a record of all fuel and repair costs.
• Record and maintain travel logs and ensure proper filing of related documents.
• Prepare and submit the required vehicle reports as needed
• Maintain and use the VSO Vehicle in compliance with the Vehicle
• Policy and other related VSO policies
• Report any minor or major incidents with the vehicle e.g. fines, accidents, thefts at the earliest and follow due process
• Use reasonable and safe driving practices at all times and under any circumstances
• Observe the traffic rules and regulations and speed limits as prescribed

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Knowledge/qualifications:

• At least O’Level (UCE Certificate)
• Defensive Driving Training/Certification
• First Aid training is an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 3 years driving experience preferably experience driving long distances
• Practical experience working in a remote operation setting
• Possession of relevant and valid driving permit

Mechanical knowledge:

• Knowledge of safe road usage and traffic guidelines
• Skills/Abilities: Can speak and write English. Knowledge  of a local language in the assigned region is an added advantage

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 29^th November 2024

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