Driver Uganda Kampala

Overview

Transport project staff and goods safely and punctually.

You have:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with minimum of class CM (Light Commercial Vehicle).
• At least 5 years of professional driving experience.
• Strong knowledge of local and regional road networks including Kampala Metropolitan Area.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and discretion.
• Training in defensive driving is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Driving Services

• Transport project staff, goods, and materials to designated locations safely and punctually.
• Adhere strictly to the country traffic laws, road safety regulations, and organizational policies while driving.
• Assist in loading and offloading goods as required.

2. Vehicle Maintenance

• Conduct regular vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness, including checking fuel levels, oil, tires, brakes, and lights.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, both inside and outside, and report any maintenance or repair needs promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance schedules.

3. Administrative Support

• Keep accurate logs of trips, including destinations, passengers, and any incidents.
• Support logistics teams with errands, including purchasing supplies, delivering documents, or other administrative tasks as needed.

4. Safety and Security

• Ensure the safety of passengers, vehicles, and goods during transportation.
• Follow security protocols, especially when traveling to high-risk areas.
• Report any accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor and assist with the preparation of incident reports.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support the organization’s goals and operations.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Licenses:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with minimum of class CM (Light Commercial Vehicle).
• Proven track driving record.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional driving experience.
• Experience working with Government, NGOs, UN agencies, or similar organizations is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of local and regional road networks including Kampala Metropolitan Area.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and discretion.
• Training in defensive driving is an added advantage.

Key Deliverables

• Timely and safe transportation of staff and materials.
• Properly maintained vehicles with accurate logs and records.
• Compliance with all traffic, safety, and organizational policies.
• Accurate monthly fuel report submitted.
• Safety and security of vehicle ensured during field missions

What we offer

• Duty station: Kampala
• Contract: national contract, 10 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)
• Travel: Frequent travel to the project sites
• Salary/benefits: grade 2 on NRC’s national salary scale.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• All Internal candidates should click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• Application is online only; Qualified Ugandan Nationals only
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Please Note:

1. NRC does not at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.
2. NRC is committed to protecting staff and the people we serve within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. NRC has specific policies, including our Code of Conduct, PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, Suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders and has Zero Tolerance towards any breach. Any candidate offered a job with NRC will be expected to sign NRC’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as part of their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
3. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4. NRC is committed to a diverse workforce through Diversity Equity and Inclusion; therefore, Qualified Female Candidates, Refugees and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian Organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC’s programme in Uganda has a community-based approach and uses protection analysis to inform the response and target the most vulnerable refugees and host communities. The programme is multisector and anchored mainly on market-based interventions, with expertise in education, protection, livelihood and food security (LFS), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion, shelter and information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). NRC is present in all larger refugee hosting districts. Scaling up our activities with the hard-to-reach populations is our priority, resulting in an integrated urban programme, among other activities.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

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