Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries around the world. CRS carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. CRS’ Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations; serving people on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern Uganda. CRS' projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, health, microfinance, peacebuilding and youth. CRS Uganda implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability. .

You will safely operate vehicles, observing the Ugandan Traffic laws and organization’s policies on driving
at all times, to help ensure operational effectiveness in support of high-quality programming. You will
ensure the safety and security of all passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and the vehicles in town and on
field missions. Your consistent and high-quality service will contribute to the proper stewardship of
resources.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
• Take actions as instructed to maintain allocated vehicles clean inside and out, in sound mechanical and
operational condition, fueled and equipped with First Aid Kits, spare parts and tools, and secured at all
times. Signal actual or potential faults/breakdowns and/or threats.
• Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed, observing local traffic and road safety laws and all CRS
vehicle policies to ensure safety of passengers and luggage, and quality and courteous services.
• Report immediately any accidents and/or route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions.
• Plan ahead to meet anticipated travel requirements and make all arrangements for ensuring efficient
services (fueling, pre-travel checks, required travel documents, required equipment, spare parts and
tools, schedules, packing).
• Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all assigned vehicles.
Maintain and submit accurate records for all trips and fuel purchases.
• Routinely check all assigned vehicles licenses, insurances, and other required documents and promptly
advise when renewals are due.

Personal Skills:
• Flexibility to travel under difficult circumstances
• Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
• Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a team
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Required/Desired Foreign Language:
• English fluency, knowledge of the local language spoken in Tororo
Travel:
• Must be able to travel out of duty station up to a tune of 70% of time
Key Working Relationships:
• Supervisory: None
• Internal: All staff
• External: Partner staff, visitors, beneficiaries
Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of skills, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position

Education and Experience:
• ‘O’ Level Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years driving and mechanical experience
• Valid accident free driving license Class A, B, CM, and DM
• Understanding of the geographical area of assignment

Job Education: Not Specified

Job Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
  By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NOTE: To apply, please follow these instructions exactly otherwise your application will NOT be considered: • Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org  by June 9th, 2020 at 5:00pm.
• Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application, in the subject line of the email, copy and paste – DRIVERTORORO only
• All applications that do not contain this exact subject line will be rejected and not read
ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED. EOE/M/F/D/V

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