Job Title: Project Driver
Organisation: SOS Children’s Villages
Duty Station: Kakiri, Wakiso, Uganda
About US:
SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union, AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, the driver’s responsibility is to provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities in a clean and well-maintained vehicle.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive project personnel and equipment to locations in Uganda for project activities.
- Maintain timely schedule set by Programme Staff.
- Maintain Project vehicles, keep accurate records for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage and trip log and schedule routine maintenance and cleaning.
- Observe all company vehicle utilization policies and in country traffic laws.
- Perform daily errands such as collecting and delivering mail, making bank deposits and withdrawals, purchasing items for the office, and refueling the vehicles.
- Transport staff & Children to project sites and offices or for implementation of activities.
- Ensure the readiness of the vehicle, in a good mechanical condition and ensure vehicle is prepared for long trips on rough terrain prior to field visits.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out.
- Ensure that the first aid kit is in place and stocked at all times.
- Assist in routine office chores when necessary such as photocopying, binding, filling, moving furniture.
- Carry out routine service of the vehicle, including oil changes and General Service.
- Complete the vehicle logbook on a daily basis, recording all travel and requesting staff transported to sign and submit to Administration officer for review and approval on a weekly basis.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an ‘O’ level Certificate
- Possession of a Driver’s license with Classes B, CM, DL
- At least six years of driving experience
- Experience in Defensive driving is desirable.
- Skills in Motor Vehicle Mechanics is an added advantage
- Experience working with NGO’s is an added advantage
- Oral and written English language fluency is a must.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please send your electronic application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees to the address below:
The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development,
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda,
Plot 53 Ntinda II Road,
Kampala, Uganda
Electronic Applications must be sent as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: jobs@sosuganda.org
Applications that are late, do not have CV or certificates or exceeds eight pages or electronically submitted as images will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 3rd April 2023