Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
NRC Uganda is looking for a competent candidate to join our team as a Driver.

Role and responsibilities
The Driver is responsible for transporting NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved within an area, country or other location.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• The Driver shall strictly follow the traffic rules and speed limits applicable, and shall always drive in a safe, considerate and defensive manner. In case of an accident the driver shall ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are followed, including filling in the accident report form.
• The Driver is responsible for cleaning and daily maintenance of the vehicle and shall ensure that it is in a safe running condition. He/she is also responsible for checking of oil level, water level, battery, brakes, tires, etc., and that the vehicle is at all times equipped with a first aid kit, a good spare tire and all prescribed tools and equipment. He/she will report promptly and in writing to NRC is some tools are missing.
• The driver is responsible for filling the logbook for all trips and to ensure that other drivers that may use the vehicle to do the same.
• The Driver shall ensure that all required licenses, insurance cards and vehicle permits are valid and available in the vehicle incl. accident reports. He/she must also ensure that own driving licence and other relevant driving papers are up to date.
• The Driver shall follow the instructions given in the Checklist from the NRC Drivers’ Manual.
• The Driver is responsible for performing minor repairs. If major repairs are needed these should be reported to the supervisor before making arrangements.
• The Driver shall provide logistical support to NRC Teams during field missions, trainings and workshops.
• The Driver shall assist the Logistics Assistant with receiving, storing, picking and packing goods for the NRC warehouse/storeroom.

QUALIFICATIONS
Professional competencies for this position:
• Education: Uganda Advance Certificate of Education (UACE)
• Valid driver’s license
• Certification in Defensive Driving / Road Safety Awareness / First Aid courses
• Minimum 3 years experience of working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) in English and local language

Skills, knowledge, and experience
• Good communication skills
• Have a valid in country registered license.
• Have security sense.
• Enable to support teamwork.
• Resident of the Area and have knowledge of local context.
• Fluency in local languages

Education Requirement:No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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