Job Title: Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver)
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 30,520,491 /Per Year
Vacancy Number: Kampala-2024-003
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) reports to the Non-Expendables Supervisor and operates all warehouse handling equipment/vehicles used in the movement of incoming/outgoing shipments and store supplies. Handling of equipment/vehicles includes but is not limited to heavy and light duty trucks, pallet trucks, forklifts, dollies and trolleys. Incumbent will be involved in the loading and unloading of the handling equipment/vehicles at the same time, as a member of the warehouse team, perform warehouse duties.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least two years of experience in performing clerical and driving duties is required.
- General knowledge of the safest and most efficient ways to move on the roads around the city, traffic rules and regulations, store and place furniture and appliances and the ability to maneuver the forklift in limited space, is required.
- The applicant for the US Embassy Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) job should have completed Secondary School is required or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma.
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Physically fit and possession of a valid drivers’ license (Class CM, CH, G) appropriate to truck driving and forklift operations is required. This may be tested.
- Language: Mandatory: Level II (Limited Knowledge) reading/writing/speaking of English is required. This may be tested.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 26th February 2024