USAID Uganda-Project Drivers

2 USAID Project Driver Jobs - ANPPCAN

Job Title: Driver (2 Jobs)

Organization: African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)

Funding Source: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Project Name: Sustainable Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Administration Officer

About US:

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a national child focused organization working to protect and

promote the rights of children in Uganda.

About Project:

ANPPCAN will be implementing Sustainable Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda over the next five years. The Project will improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing of vulnerable populations, as well as reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect to a minimum of 625,000 children and 101,500 households in 17 districts in central and western Uganda. The Project is being implemented by a consortium of partner consisting of CRS being the lead, Futures Group, ANPPCAN and TPO.

Job Summary: The Project Driver will perform tasks related to driving organization vehicles entrusted to you in a safe and economical manner in conjunction with the organization policies and the traffic laws and regulations of Uganda. Also, the incumbent will perform minor mechanical tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Transportation & Safety:

• Transport staff and visitors as instructed.
• Ensure safety of passengers and luggage at all times.
• Observe speed limits and all organization travel guidelines.
• Ensure use of seat belts at all times.
• Ensure proper communication procedures.

2. Vehicle Maintenance:

• Maintain vehicles allocated in sound mechanical condition.
• Ensure washing and general cleaning of vehicles is maintained.
• Ensure that vehicles are fueled and serviced promptly.
• Quickly report any faults/breakdowns & accidents immediately.
• Ensure First Aid Kits are complete and spare & tools are in allocated vehicle.
• Ensure that vehicle tools are always kept in allocated vehicle.

3. Record Keeping:

• Ensure that all vehicles have log sheets and pens.
• Update and maintain accurate vehicle records to ensure that ail trips, fuel fill-ups, time and mileage readings are recorded.
• Ensure fuel fill ups entry is made in the log sheet timely and workshop request forms are filled and submitted for review.
• Send vehicle log sheets on a monthly basis.
• Ensure to check vehicle on daily basis and submit check list report. •
• Submit field trip report after every trip.

4. Delivering and receiving Mail:

• Prompt delivery of all mail and maintain record on delivery book, inclusive of cheques and equipment.
• Regularly check in post office for mail on a regular basis.
• Receive mail from partners and sub-offices and hand it over as apt.

5. Check on vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance:

• Ensure that vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance are valid.
• Inform the Finance Officer two weeks in advance of renewals.

6. Mechanical Activities:

• Road test and certify all vehicles from the garages.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants for the Driver Jobs should hold O’ level Certificates
• Three years driving and mechanical’ experience with Class A, B, C, and E Driver’s License.
• Understanding of the Geographical area of assignment.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Past experience with and enthusiasm for on the job training.
• High level of Integrity
• Effective communication skills arid good listening skills
• Personal hygiene
• Desire to work effectively in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to travel within rural Uganda.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit this filled Application Form, download here and send it to this E-mail address: recruitment@anppcanug.org.

Deadline: Friday 15th May, 2015, 5pm

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.