Job Title: Drivers (2 Career Jobs)
Organisation: Freedom House
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Code: 117
Reports to: Finance and Administration Officer
About Freedom
House:
House:
Freedom House
promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research,
advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader
in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports,
including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and
Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we
support the right of every individual to be free.
promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research,
advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader
in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports,
including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and
Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we
support the right of every individual to be free.
Job Summary: The USAID Freedom House Project Drivers
will operate and maintain office vehicles to ensure that the pre-program runs
efficiently and effectively.
will operate and maintain office vehicles to ensure that the pre-program runs
efficiently and effectively.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Drive
staff on official duties within town and up country trips. - Ensure
that the vehicle has valid comprehensive insurance and/or road license. - Complete
logbook regularly and submit to Finance and Administration Officer. - Ensure
vehicle is serviced whenever it is due. - Actively
monitor the mechanical conditions of the vehicle and inform the Finance
and Administration Officer so repair can be arranged - Maintain
vehicle in clean condition - Support
the delivery of mails to service providers, partners in and around Kampala - Ensure
that the car has sufficient fuel at all times and fuelled at designated
service stations.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
applicants for the Driver Jobs should at least hold aan Ordinary Level
Certificate with 3 passes or better - A
minimum of combined collective 10 years driving experience with at least
of 5 years with a reputed agency, - Possession
of valid driver’s license with no endorsements in the past 10 years - Possession
of valid Certificate in Defensive Driving - Past
work experience with a USAID/USG supported projects will be an added
advantage - Working
knowledge of road routes in major districts of Uganda - Strong
driving skills, - Possess
the ability to identify problems in vehicle and take appropriate action. - Proven
ability to work well within and as part of a team and manage multiple
priorities - Integrity
and honesty and good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills - Open to
work in long hours as and when required.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and send a resume, and cover letter.
qualified candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and send a resume, and cover letter.
