Driver, Yumbe job at UNFPA
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Vacancy title:
Driver, Yumbe

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

UNFPA

Deadline of this Job:
28 October 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Yumbe , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
Under the overall supervision of the Representative and direct supervision of the Programme Analyst-SRH substantively contributes to the effective delivery of an integrated package of rights (SRHR/GBV/HIV) in Yumbe. The Driver will provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel.

You would be responsible for:
• Provide transportation of authorized personnel of UNFPA following approved routing/areas; and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Ensures that the assigned vehicle to be kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorizations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Maintains accurate vehicle logbooks, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status, to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
• Performs basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills to ensure administrative support to the office.
• Follow established rules and regulations during an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on the way forward.
• As appropriate, undertake any other related duties as required
General Support
• Stand-in for other team members on selected functions as may be required.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.
Key Outcomes
• The following will be the corresponding expected outcomes:
• Staff and visitors are taken for official activities on time.
• Ensure the vehicles are well maintained.
• Support staff in arranging for other events like meetings, workshops and missions

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
• Completed secondary school education.
• Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
Knowledge and Experience:
• At least two years driving experience with reputable organizations with a demonstrated safe driving record
• Previous experience in defensive driving is desirable.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment and ability to interpret safety rules/ maintenance rules.
• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.
• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is required

Required Competencies:
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change
Core Competencies:
• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves, our relationships, and others
• Communicating for impact
Functional Competencies:
• Business Acumen
• Implementing management systems
• Client orientation

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
High School

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 28 October 2022
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 10-10-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-10-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 11-10-2065
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