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Job Title:   Driver

Organisation: United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) seeks to promote harmonious socioeconomic development in the countries of the region through the incorporation, in national planning, of suitable policies and program for crime prevention and criminal justice as a means of reducing the potentially negative side-effects of dysfunctional growth and attendant change, and their human and material costs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The Driver, under the direction and the authority of the Director-General, shall:

• Possess a valid and relevant driving license issued by the Ugandan Authority
• Drive Institute’s staff to locations within Uganda especially in Kampala City.
• Keep passengers safe at all times through defensive driving, timely servicing, and ensuring the vehicle is fully functional.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle, in a good mechanical condition and ensure vehicle is prepared for long trips on rough terrain prior to field visits.
• Maintain and monitor vehicle’s reasonable fuel consumption and mileage.
• Ensure the vehicle meets all legal requirements and standards
• Strictly observe traffic rules, regulations, and speed limits as prescribed by Uganda’s traffic laws.
• Perform daily errands, such as collecting and delivering documents, purchasing items for the office.
• Assist in routine office chores when necessary, such as photocopying, binding, filing, moving furniture, answering telephones.
• Ensure the vehicle has valid insurance., which is clearly always displayed.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out.
• Complete the vehicle logbook daily, recording all travel and requiring staff to be transported to sign on it.
• Taking charge of the office generator (Powering it on/off, fueling and service).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education qualification.
• A certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanic is an added advantage.
• Certificate in defensive driving from a registered driving institute or other road safety training desired.
• 8 years of driving experience preferably 5 years of which are within the NGO or International Sector.
• Must have experience driving within Kampala and in the regions of Uganda.
• Must be familiar with local traffic regulations and be able to perform first line vehicle maintenance/repairs.
• Good working knowledge of English language is required. French is an added advantage.
• Age: Candidates below the Age of 45 years should apply.
• Nationality: This job is open to candidates who are Ugandan Nationals.

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit along with their application a copy of the Curriculum Vitae indicating the following (i) Names in Full; (ii) Place and Date of Birth; (iii) Marital Status; (iv) Home Address; (v) Present contact address; (vi) Nationality; (vii) Number of Children (if any); (iii) Secondary and postsecondary education, including dates and names of institutions attended; (ix) Academic and professional qualifications with dates; (x) Working experience with dates; (xi) Extra-curricular activities (xii) Names and addressed of three (3) referees; (xiii) Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed. All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to the Director General through the address indicated below:

The Director-General

United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and The Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)

P.O. Box 10590 Kampala, Uganda

Email to: unafri@unafri.or.ug

NB: No physical submissions will be accepted at UNAFRI Office.

Deadline: 6th January 2025 at 5:00pm.

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