Job Title: Driver
Organisation: Africa
Development Corps (ADC)
Development Corps (ADC)
Duty
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Salary: Ugx 416,000
About
ADC:
ADC:
Africa
Development Corps (ADC), formerly known as Visions in Action, is an international
NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and development throughout
Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in the implementation of a
wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such as Uganda, Tanzania,
South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has implemented development and
relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS, education, youth development and food
security.
Development Corps (ADC), formerly known as Visions in Action, is an international
NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and development throughout
Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in the implementation of a
wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such as Uganda, Tanzania,
South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has implemented development and
relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS, education, youth development and food
security.
Our
current programming in Uganda focuses upon book distribution, library
construction and teacher training in rural areas. The program aims to
facilitate pupil’s transition from learning in local languages to learning in
English. We do this, firstly and foremost, by providing new English textbooks
received from donors to schools throughout Uganda. Also, we aim to foster a
culture of reading in individual villages and communities, as well as train
teachers on how to establish and run school libraries.
current programming in Uganda focuses upon book distribution, library
construction and teacher training in rural areas. The program aims to
facilitate pupil’s transition from learning in local languages to learning in
English. We do this, firstly and foremost, by providing new English textbooks
received from donors to schools throughout Uganda. Also, we aim to foster a
culture of reading in individual villages and communities, as well as train
teachers on how to establish and run school libraries.
Job
Summary: The
jobholder will be responsible for driving ADC vehicles, transport persons and
goods authorized by ADC, from one destination to another in a timely, safe and
cost effective manner. They will also be required to stay overnight in various
field locations, often for several days in a row, to enable ADC’s program to be
implemented.
Summary: The
jobholder will be responsible for driving ADC vehicles, transport persons and
goods authorized by ADC, from one destination to another in a timely, safe and
cost effective manner. They will also be required to stay overnight in various
field locations, often for several days in a row, to enable ADC’s program to be
implemented.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive
ADC vehicles and execute tasks as assigned. - Ensure
the safety of passengers, cargo and vehicle and observe traffic rules and
road discipline. - Oversee
the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle to ensure road worthiness
before departure and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle at all times. - Fill
in the inspection sheet of vehicle status daily. - Ensure
that in case of accident, supervisors are informed and a police report is
obtained. In no case should the driver accept responsibility. - Maintain
the vehicle road log sheet including the fuel status and oil changing at
all times. - Follow
the rules and regulations of driving ADC vehicles at all times. - Refuel
the vehicle as required. - Be
prepared and willing to work night/weekend shifts as requested and on
regular basis. - Follows
all relevant procedures, processes, and policies - Listens
effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the Audience - Identifies
issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities - Treats
all colleagues with respect and dignity - Works
effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant
cultural contexts - Drives
ADC vehicles in a safe manner consistent with local regulations - Perform
any duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold a valid Ugandan driving license. - At
least two years’ continuous driving experience with a busy organization. - The
candidate must have completed the Government driving test grade. - Possession
of a recent certificate of good conduct from the Ugandan Police
department. - Basic
knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs. - Good
knowledge of main highways within Uganda - Highly
flexible in terms of working hours. - Past
exposure and experience in working with UN agencies/ International NGOs/
Tour companies will be added advantage - Fluency
in both spoken and written English.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
Please
express your interest by sending an E-mail application to:
uganda@africadevcorps.org.
express your interest by sending an E-mail application to:
uganda@africadevcorps.org.
The
email application should include a CV, covering letter stating why you qualify
for the position, and three references. Please do not include all of your
academic certificates in your application. The subject line of the email should
read: Application for the role of Uganda Driver.
email application should include a CV, covering letter stating why you qualify
for the position, and three references. Please do not include all of your
academic certificates in your application. The subject line of the email should
read: Application for the role of Uganda Driver.
Deadline:
25th July 2014
25th July 2014