Vacancy title:
Driver

Jobs at:
TUFTS Global Inc.

Deadline of this Job:
22nd February 2017

Duty Station:
Uganda

Job details:
TUFTS Global Inc. seeks to develop new generations of effective and ethical leaders who are able and driven to comprehend complexity, reflect cultural and political nuance, and engage as responsible global citizens in anticipating and confronting the world's most pressing problems.

Job Summary: The Driver will transport and other logistics functions of the organization as may be assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Drive project vehicles for official travel and business, as required while maintaining a high standard of service to both internal and external guests.
• Assist the Finance and Operations Manager to ensure vehicle Insurance and registration is updated timely according to schedule.
• The incumbent will ensure punctuality, safe transport & observance of road traffic laws and regulations of the Republic of Uganda
• Ensure safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
• Ensure vehicles are kept secure, clean, and tidy, in good working condition at all times & ensure vehicles are given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks.
• Ensure vehicle repairs and maintenance are carried out on time, done properly as per official manufacturers specifications & all works are done from officially designated workshops.
• The incumbent will also maintain Vehicle Logbook for official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, prepare and submit at the end of each month a vehicle monitoring report & records including vehicle operations, maintenance expenses & mileage,
• Provide technical support to the Finance and Operations Manager in handling logistics & administrative functions including facilitating immigration and customs formalities, Photocopying, filing, handling mail, delivering goods and correspondences, and assist in arranging meetings, trainings and workshop activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should at least hold an Ordinary level UNEB certificate of Education.
• A minimum of five years of accident free driving experience.
• A clean driving license with classes B, DL & DM.
• Hold a Certificate in defensive driving
• Recommendation certificate of good conduct.
• Good communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Good Knowledge and Understanding of Uganda traffic laws.
• Good traffic judgment & good knowledge about vehicle mechanics.
• Knowledge on operation and maintenance of various office equipment
• Knowledge of Karamoja Region and speaking Ngakaramojong is a primary requirement for this position.

Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, copies of academic qualifications/certificates & a detailed CV including email contacts of three professional referees. Applications in properly sealed envelopes indicating position applied for. & addressed to the Team Leader should be hand delivered at TUFTS GLOBAL INC offices Embassy Plaza Ggaba Road, 4th Floor.