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Job Title:  Driver and Logistics Assistant  

• Transport
  staff and other personnel to and from various destinations, including
  multiple day trips outside of the Central Region as needed
• Update
  and maintain a log book for all tasks /trips, fueling and maintenance
• Ensure
  vehicles are in sound mechanical condition ready for program activities,
  including conducting daily checks, following services schedules and
  confirming that maintenance is completed as needed
• Ensure
  the vehicles are clean, safe and secure at all times
• Ensure
  vehicles are equipped with a fire extinguisher, toolkit, basic spare
  parts, torch, medical kit etc., at all times and that all of these items
  are in good working order
• Plan
  routes and submit requests for funding to the Office Manager as needed for
  trips outside of the Central Region
• Follow
  all Company regulations in regards to fuel purchasing and record keeping
  to safeguard against improper fuel usage or theft
• Fulfill
  other duties such as picking up and delivering items and running errands
  as needed
• Coordinate
  with external service providers for all vehicle maintenance and verify
  work is complete upon return of the vehicle from servicing
• Accompany
  external service provides to procure parts for the vehicle, certifying
  that the parts are of high quality and purchased at a reasonable market
  price

• Carrying
  products
• Support
  in plumbing work, including running pipes, digging holes/trenches, and
  connecting piping
• Assist
  in basic electrical work, including hanging cables and placing electrical
  boxes
• Assist
  in basic carpentry skills, including drilling holes and mounting water
  filtration systems
• Cleaning
  of tanks and other components
• Painting
  systems and applying stickers and other branding material
• Delivery
  of Impact Water products to partners, distributors, and other destinations
  as needed, including the loading and unloading of products for drop-off
  and/or pick-up
• Ensuring
  proper documentation is completed, including obtaining signatures and
  acknowledging product receipt, for all pick-up and drop-offs
• Arrange
  for rental of passenger vehicles for personnel movement and trucks for
  product distribution as needed, including assessment of driver ability and
  safety

• Assist
  with general office maintenance as instructed by the Office Manager;
  responsibilities could include basic cleaning and facility maintenance and
  other tasks as needed
• Support
  Office Assistant with product assembly and other tasks as needed

• The
  ideal candidate should hold a valid and clean Ugandan class B driver’s
  license; DL or CL high preferred
• At
  least three to five years’ experience as a professional driver, preferably
  with an international organization
• Strong
  knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient
  operation of vehicles in Uganda
• The
  ideal candidates will have extensive driving experience, strong
  communication and time management skills and the willingness to be an
  active team player that embraces responsibility beyond that required of a
  traditional driver.
• Working
  knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures
• Good
  standard of written and spoken English and Luganda with the ability to
  understand and follow oral and written instructions in both languages
• Well
  organized and able to develop and follow an operational schedule
• A
  good team worker, hardworking, dedicated, and courteous
• Highly
  experienced in the operation of four wheel drive vehicles, including
  double cab pickup trucks, vans, and commercial vans
• Past
  experience working with international businesses/NGOs or
  plumbing/electrical skills is and added advantage

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