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• Responsible
  for managing Self Help Africa Drivers
• Ensure
  adequate training for Drivers
• Follow
  up the driver planning and scheduling using Outlook Calendar and register
  transportation request

• Provide
  transportation for Self Help Africa staff and visitors as instructed.
• Ensure
  safety of passengers & luggage at all times.
• Observe
  speed limits and all Self Help Africa travel guidelines.
• Ensure
  use of seat belts at all times.
• Ensure
  proper communication procedures.

• Schedule
  annual vehicle & motorcycle examination for Self Help Africa vehicles
  & motorcycles as required
• Apply
  for the renewal for the vehicle & motorcycle licenses as required
• Determine
  when and what kind of maintenance the vehicles & motorcycles need,
  keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition
  
• Ensure
  sound running of the vehicles & motorcycles assigned and arrange minor
  repairs where necessary
• Check
  oil and tyres properly and ensure that the service vehicles &
  motorcycles are in clean condition, both inside and outside
• Keep
  track of timely vehicle & motorcycle insurance renewals and     inform the Senior Administrator 3
  weeks in advance of renewals
• Update
  monthly mileage records
• Maintain
  log book of each service vehicle & motorcycle on a daily basis 
• Ensure
  the maintenance of vehicles & motorcycles in sound mechanical
  condition.
• Ensure
  that the washing & general cleaning of vehicles & motorcycles is
  maintained.
• Ensure
  that vehicles & motorcycles are fueled and serviced promptly.
• Report
  any faults/breakdowns & accidents immediately to the Senior
  Administrator
• Ensure
  First Aid Kits are complete and spare & tools are in allocated
  vehicles and/motorcycles.
• Ensure
  that vehicle and motorcycle tools are always kept in allocated vehicles
  and motorcycles.

• Ensure
  that all vehicles and motorcycles have log sheets and pens.
• Maintain
  accurate vehicle and motorcycles records to ensure that all trips, fuel
  fill-ups, time and mileage readings are recorded.
• Ensure
  fuel fill ups entry is made in the log sheet timely,
• Ensure
  timely vehicle request forms are filled and submitted for travel
  allocation
• Collate
  and submit vehicle log sheets on a monthly basis to the Senior Officer
• Ensure
  to check vehicles on a monthly basis and compile check list reports to the
  Senior Administrator
• Ensure
  field trip reports are submitted by the Drivers
• Collate
  and submit on a monthly basis vehicle repair reports to the Senior
  Administrator

• Perform
  minor repairs as required and recommend major cases to the garage.
• Road
  test and certify all vehicles from the garages.
• Any
  other duties assigned by the Senior Administrator.

• The
  prospective employee for the Self Help Africa (SHA) Lead Driver must hold
  a minimum qualification of Uganda Certificate in Education (O-Level)
• Five
  years of driving and Mechanical experience, with experience driving in a
  reputable firm, public body, or NGO as an added advantage
• The
  Lead Driver must have completed a Defensive Driving Course
• The
  Lead Driver must have adequate computer knowledge
• Extensive
  knowledge of the Ugandan highway code
• Thorough
  understanding of the Geographical area of assignment
• English
  Language proficiency and knowledge of 2 or more languages
• Flexibility
  and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities.
• The
  Lead Driver must hold a valid permit: Class A, B and DL Driver’s License.
• The
  Lead Driver must be at least 30 years of age and above
• The
  Lead Driver must have basic and mechanical knowledge of motor vehicles
• The
  Driver must be prepared to work away from home from time to time
• Desirable
• Experience
  of working with Non-Governmental organisations
• Experience
  of management and supporting Drivers
• Excellent
  verbal, analytical, organisational and written skills
• People
  management skills
• Proactive
  and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help Africa’s vision,
  mission and values
• Attention
  to detail and the ability to produce timely and accurate reports

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