Job Title: Fleet Officer (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: StrongMinds
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
StrongMinds treats depression among women of all ages in Africa, where access to mental health treatment is extremely limited. To date, StrongMinds has treated more than 70,000 women with depression in Uganda and Zambia. We are the only organization scaling a solution to depression in Africa with a potential to serve millions in the next ten years. Since our founding in 2013, we have restored mental health to more than 170,000 women and adolescents in Uganda and Zambia. We are the only organization scaling a proven, cost-effective solution to the depression epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa.
Job Summary: The Fleet Officer will boost the Operations Department by holding a primary role in the recruitment of quality drivers into the fleet and maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection. The officer will so schedule both the staff travel needs and vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency, among other duties. This individual will both oversee and regulate the conduct of drivers in line with SMU fleet policy to ensure that the organization’s operations are in line with both the set policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deciding whether to lease or buy vehicles.
- Assisting in the recruitment of quality drivers into the fleet.
- Developing efficient driver schedules to maximize profits.
- Managing drivers so they adhere to strict schedules.
- Registering and licensing all vehicles under their management.
- Finding ways to cut costs and maximize profits.
- Developing strategies for greater fuel efficiency.
- Maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection.
- Complying with local traffic laws and regulations.
- Scheduling regular vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
- Ensuring strict servicing and maintenance times to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.
- Monitoring driver behavior and ensuring a high level of customer service.
- Analyzing data to increase business operational efficiency.
- Utilizing GPS systems to monitor drivers and track vehicles in case of theft.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in fleet management, logistics, or business administration.
- At least two years of fleet operations experience.
- Strong evidence/experience in performance-based fleet operations.
- Experience in the management of budgets.
- Experience in the transportation industry.
- Experience in fleet-related compliance systems.
- Proven experience managing fleet operations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
- People leadership skills.
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Knowledge of vehicle mechanics is an added advantage.
The successful candidate will be expected to embrace and role model the core values of StrongMinds:
- We are people focused.
- We think big and act fast.
- We are data driven.
- We do what we say and say what we do.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send their résumés and short cover notes to smu_hr@strongminds.org mentioning “Fleet Officer”.
Deadline: 15th November 2022