Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Bus and Truck Drivers

AIRD Uganda is non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and non-profit making organization with the main aim of protecting and seeking durable solutions for Refugees and IDP's in Africa in partnership with UNHCR the UN refugee agency.
AIRD is seeking for qualified personnel for the position listed below;

Location: Field settlements Report to: Logistics Officer/Operations manager/sub office manager Responsible for: Transportation of items and General Maintenance of the vehicle

Job Summary: Providing the operations/fleet Manager with all information and documents concerning fuel taken, both in Kampala and the field & ensuring that the fuel tank is not tampered with at any one time.

Detail Responsibilities:
• Performing the daily checks on the truck/bus assigned to him/her including, but not limited to, headlights, warning lights, type condition and pressure, fuel level, lubricants.
• Reporting any technical failure, missing items or damage on any of the Project trucks/ Buses to the Logistics Officer.
• Reporting to the operations/fleet Manager if any truck/ bus is due for service or needs fuel/lubricants.
• Ensuring the truck is properly cleaned during and after every mission and participating in the work to do so.
• Daily updating the truck/ bus logbook and ensuring that every journey is properly recorded.
• Handing over the updated truck logbook to the operations/fleet Manager for checking after every mission.
• Ensuring that fuel issued to their respective vehicles is properly used and controlled.
• Ensuring that all required documents are present and in good order (i.e. copies of logbooks, road license, insurance, driver's license).
• Assisting the Operations/fleet Manager in the keeping of computerized records in the transport department as may be required.
• Ensuring the vehicle always has a correctly functioning fire extinguisher and a properly equipped first aid kit.
• Ensuring that he knows how to operate the fire extinguisher and what steps to take to offer first aid in the event of an accident.
• Always considering the safety of him/herself and his passengers and goods as a priority.
• Making use of reliable information and sound judgment concerning safe routes and proper timing while on mission.
• Parking the truck at the warehouse compound upon arrival in Kampala, unless senior Project management has issued specific differing instructions.
• Ensuring that he/she respects traffic rules and regulations, and acts as a polite and well-behaved driver in regard to the other traffic and road users.

Job Qualifications:
• At least 3-5 years' working experience in similar position with some years spent in an NGO.
• Ability to drive long distances within and outside the country.
• Ability to read and write.
• Flexibility in working patterns and able to work for long hours, and away from duty station when
• the need arises.
• Acceptable communication skills with a patient character are an asset.
• Valid driving permit for classes for buses, trucks and trailers is a must.
• A valid PSV badge is a must for candidates interested in Bus driving. Experience in left hand drive is desirable. Knowledge of defensive driving is an added advantage.

Additional Skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. High level of honesty and Integrity
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work in any part of the country

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Job application procedure
Candidates meeting the required qualifications are encouraged to apply and attach both cover letter and resume on the link below: aird.hrmagic.co
Cover letter should be addressed to the:

HR Coordinator AIRD- Uganda Program
Application Deadline: Monday 20th June 2022 at 5:30pm

Note:
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply


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