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Job Title:    Project Driver  (2 Job Opportunities)

Organisation: The Hunger Project — Uganda (THP-U)

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

The Hunger Project —
Uganda (THP-U) is part of the Global Hunger Project. THP has been implementing
integrated Gender Focused Community Led Development (GFCLD) programs since
1999, and so far, has presence in 10 districts in Uganda; in which TH PU has
empowered 12 clusters of rural communities! villages known as Epicenters to end
their own hunger and poverty through the Epicenter strategy. The epicenters are
located in the districts of Iganga, Kiboga, Kiruhura, Mbarara, Mbale, Mpigi,
Butambala, Wakiso, Kyankwanzi and in 2019, THP-U commenced programme operations
in Druka epicenter Nwoya District.

Job Summary: Under
the supervision of the Administrative Secret Driver will ensure the provision
of reliable and secure driving se authorized personnel, and the delivery
collection of mail, document other important items..

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Drive
the Project vehicles safely and according to Uganda laws, Kampala and Up
Country.

·       
Maintain
the Project vehicles which include conducting periodic checks on the condition
of the vehicle and reporting any suspected mechanical faults

·       
Maintain
the vehicle logbook as instructed by the Supervising Officers

·       
Ensure
security of the vehicle while on duty including safe parking

·       
Checking
the vehicle routinely and compiling service reports and mileages.

·       
Perform
any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

·       
Maintain
the vehicle in a clean and excellent mechanical condition

·       
Take
responsibility for the tools and loose equipment in the vehicle

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
‘A’
Level Certificate;

·       
Minimum
5 years of relevant work experience.

·       
Previous
work with NGOs is highly desirable with good command of English language

·       
Knowledge
of driving rules and regulations.

·       
Possession
of a Clean valid driver’s license

·       
Skills
in minor vehicle repair and knowledge of the local languages) are added
advantages;

·       
Willingness
to work outside Kampala

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, detailed CV
and copies of their academic certificates as a single PDF document by email to
Uganda.Personnel@thp.org  Please indicate
the position applied for in the subject line. Hard copies can be delivered to;
The Hunger Project Uganda — Plot BA, Nakasero Lane, Kisozi Complex P.0. Box
26393, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 9th March, 2021 by 5:00pm.

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