NEMA Project Driver Jobs in Uganda

NEMA Project Driver Jobs in Uganda

Job purpose:

To transport staff and documents to partners and stakeholders as required

Responsibility:

The drivers are responsible for timely and safe transportation of project teams, delivery of documents and any other item(s) as may be required
while exhibiting the highest standards and professionalism in delivery of the services.

The drivers should have a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability
to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Duties

Provide reliable and secure driving services to project staff to various locations including travel to field areas;

Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports;

Proper use of the vehicle

Ensures proper day- to-day maintenance and cleanliness of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.;

Responsible for ensuring that his driving license is valid at all times and for conforming to the traffic regulations and for meeting requirements for driving motor vehicles driven by him;

In case the vehicle is involved in accident, he should ensure that the necessary steps taken conform to rules and regulations;

Regularly inspect the validity of the vehicle's license, insurance, and inform the immediate supervisor when the renewal is due;

Ensure that the immediate supervisor is informed immediately if anything irregular happens to the project vehicles and suggest the necessary steps;

Ensures that records/logbook for the vehicle's mileage, performance and cost of upkeep of the vehicle assigned to him are kept as required

Assists management in identifying and purchasing necessary spare part for office vehicles; undertakes minor repair of vehicles under the administrative custody of the company and obtains quotations on cost of vehicle repairs;

Undertakes delivery of documents and related materials ensuring safe carrying of packages, mail or any documents, parcels or other articles entrusted to him for transporting as assigned by the immediate supervisor;

Assists in logistical preparations as and when necessary, ensuring flexibility in working hours and over the weekend;

Performs official errands as required

Performs any other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary level) Certificate;

Clean and Valid driver's license of either CH, DH, DM or E

Experience

5 years’ driving experience with safe driving record, preferably within a project;

Experiences working with National/ International Projects;

Competences and skills

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a must;

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;

Basic elementary knowledge of motor vehicles mechanics including being able to undertake minor repairs is an added advantage;

Being able to drive long distances multiple times;

Good interpersonal skills, honesty and transparency.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NEMA Project Driver Jobs in Uganda

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