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Title:           Driver

Organization:  SNV Netherlands Development Organization

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

SNV is a
not-for-profit international development organization, working in Agriculture,
Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Founded in the Netherlands in
1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 30 countries in
Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international
advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and
organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase
their incomes and gain access to basic services — empowering them to break the
cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

Job Summary:  The Driver will be a project resource who has
the responsibility for transportation of staff, visitors, and partners and
deliver errands to destinations, based on requests and conform to safety and
traffic regulations, in order to contribute to timely and safe arrival.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Ensure
efficient vehicle operation, safety and cleanliness.

·       
Drive
passengers or deliver errands to the identified areas, following the traffic
regulations, safety instructions and situations and based on travel
arrangements of the passengers and/or delivery requirements.

·       
Present
safety briefings to passengers prior to trip departures.

·       
Carry
out minor technical maintenance and basic repairs of SNV vehicles.

·       
Administer
and maintain an up to date logbook of all driving activities, fuel consumption,
incidents and accidents, and update the vehicle maintenance and analysis sheet
on a monthly basis.

·       
Coordinate
all logistical activities related and not limited to workshops, meetings and
trainings as will be assigned to you.

·       
Coordinate
schedules for periodical vehicle service/maintenance with management and staff
to minimise interruptions.

·       
Coordinate
schedules for periodical generator  
service and maintenance and ensure well-kept generator fuel, service and
maintenance records. 

·       
Ensure
valid insurances for the vehicles in the  
region.

·       
Carry on
basic office tasks such as photocopying, printing, setting flip chat stands
during meetings, registering participants in meetings, paying out transport
refund to workshop participants. 

·       
Any
other duties as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold an Advanced level certificate or Diploma in the related
field

·       
Practical
Defence driving and certificate, A Training in defensive driving    done not less than two years ago

·       
Vocational
training in vehicle maintenance and repairs

·       
Valid
and clean drivers’ license

·       
At least
7 years’ experience in the field of driving

·       
A
training in logistics will be an added advantage

·       
Ability
to communicate (speak, write and read) in English language

·       
Ability
to work in a team and to multi-task

·       
Computer
knowledge will be an added advantage

·       
Demonstrated
knowledge and understanding of donor regulations and compliance issues related
to transportation;

·       
Attention
to details, preciseness in the execution of tasks, solution-oriented     working    
approach and negotiation;

·       
Excellent
communication and organisation skills.

·       
Ability
to establish and maintain working relations in a multi-cultural environment;

·       
Willingness
to travel and be stationed within Uganda

·       
Excellent
command of English language both written and spoken.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by following
the procedure;

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Here

Deadline: 30^th June 2020

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