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• Maintains the assigned motor vehicle and
  its accessories (log books, jacks, wheel spanners, spare tyres, etc) in
  good working order and clean condition and makes a thorough daily check of
  its mechanical condition (e.g. battery, fuel, water, oil, brake fluid,
  tyre pressure, etc.), and promptly reports any fault, damage or loss
• Checks regularly and ensures that
  vehicles have valid motor third party insurance, and assists as required
  in following up their processing and collection from the banks, insurance
  companies, and Uganda Revenue Authority offices;
• Conveys staff, visitors and any other
  authorized personnel on official duty as well as program equipment and
  materials a safe and secure manner;
• Run errands to collect and deliver mail,
  parcels, etc as may be assigned;
• Regularly monitors the vehicle fuel
  gauge constantly, and reports any need for re-fuelling in good time;
• Makes a daily record of trips in the
  vehicle log book, particularly departure/arrival times and mileage
  readings, as well as vehicle repairs/service and fuel and lubricants
  consumption, and reports the due service mileage in good time;
• Verifies repair/service done by a
  mechanic on return of vehicle from a garage;
• Ensures the safety of the vehicle while
  on trips;
• Assists in loading/off-loading of
  project materials onto/from the assigned vehicle;
• Complies strictly with the official
  highway code and traffic rules and regulations while driving, as well as
  the relevant FCA policies and procedures;
• Promptly reports to the office and/or
  the police all accidents and problems encountered while on duty;
• Ensures all vehicle doors and windows
  are securely locked after working hours, prior to handing over the keys

• The ideal candidate for the Finn
  Church Aid (FCA) Driver job placement should preferably hold an
  O-level certificate of education or equivalent, fluency in English, a
  clean valid driving license for all classes and knowledge of basic motor
  vehicle mechanics are essential. 
• Certificate in defensive driving will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years of experience
  driving in a reputable firm, public body or NGO with references.
• High integrity, hardworking, courteous,
  dependable, punctual, tidy and well-groomed
• Willingness to work long hours in
  challenging circumstances when required.
• Knowledge of one of the local languages
  in West Nile.

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