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Job Title:    Driver

Organisation: Dwelling Places (DP)

Reports to:  Operations Officer

Duty Station:  All over Uganda, Uganda

About US:

Dwelling Places (DP) is a registered Christian Non-Governmental
Organization which specialises in the rescue, rehabilitation, reconciliation,
resettlement and follow-up of children living on the streets. The overall
objective of DP is to have a society where every child has a chest to rest
their head on and a place to call home.

Job Summary:   The Driver
will be responsible for safe transportation of the children, staff and organizational
property on a regular schedule. The incumbent will assist the operations
officer as required and perform other duties as directed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Operate the vehicles in a safe and effective
manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life

·       
Work with the operations officer to ensure a
proper travel schedule is developed and followed

·       
Perform maintenance duties and clean the
vehicles accordingly.

·       
Adhere to the traffic rules and regulations

·       
Represent Dwelling Places in a professional and
respectful manner.

·       
Pick up and deliver children, staff, Directors
and the country Director whenever needed and as per set schedule

·       
Assist the Operations and Procurement Officer in
stores whenever called upon.

·       
Record all daily trips in the logbook and ensure
that users sign the logbook in acknowledgement.

·       
Perform other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant must possess the appropriate
driver’s license or certificate with a DL class as minimum.

·       
A minimum of two years of experience in a
related position

·       
Previous experience of working in a children
related NGO is an added advantage

·       
Able and willing to work on an as-needed basis
in order to meet operational needs of the organization

·       
Knowledge of highway and Van regulations

·       
Ability to deal with children, staff and
management at all levels

·       
Time management and stress management skills

·       
General knowledge of automobile maintenance
& repair

·       
Possess excellent concentration and Bilingual in
Luganda/English

·       
A personally handwritten application letter with
a CV and academic qualifications

·       
Born again Christian

How to Apply:

All candidates should send a pastor’s letter, LC1 Letter, two
passport size photos to deliver applications to: Dwelling Places Head Office – Off
Nalukolongo Masaka Road Near Mutundwe Police Station or email
hr.dwellingplaces@gmail.com or call 0312-513701 between 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday to
Friday.

Deadline: 13^th
March 2020 by 5:00PM

Note: Only successful
candidates will be contacted.

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