Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About the Role:
To support the growth and implementation of our new strategy, we are currently seeking to hire one (1) talented Ugandan to fill the position of Driver for the Kampala Office. National travel will be required, including to rural areas for this role.

Job title: Driver
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Stipend: Gross UGX 510,000 per month
Preferred start date: January 2025
Duration: 6 months
Reports to: Finance & Logistics Officer
Expected travel: Regular domestic and travel to field offices

Key responsibilities
Vehicle Maintenance (30%)
• Complete all required daily, weekly, monthly and other vehicle checks as per policy.
• Report to the Finance & Logistics Officer regarding any maintenance or repair needs
• Accompany the vehicle to mechanics for repairs and maintenance
• Drive in safe and efficient manner to protect the vehicle and ensure longevity ▪ Conscientiously report information in the logbook and fuel logbook
• Ensure the vehicle is always clean inside as well as outside.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-departure checklist mentioned in the logbook.
• Inspect the vehicle to ensure that it is always ready for travels.
• Ensure the vehicle has a full first aid kit as well as and emergency kit always
• Check that the vehicle has all the items required for efficiency
• Maintain all legal documents in vehicle as required by law
• Be well versed and conversant with vehicle policy

Transport staff to programme areas safely (50%)
• Transportation of staff and goods to destinations as required
• Be available at office premises in time when called upon to transport the staff for official duties within or out of town.
• Ensure that you have a vehicle request for all official travel with staff.
• Report any accidents immediately to the nearest police station and to the head/ field office in line with the policy.
• Follow restless Development guidelines for travelling and speed limits

Administrative support (15%)
• Collect biweekly vehicle use requests and plan accordingly
• Create vehicle use calendar with the Finance & Logistics Officer
• Update the vehicle log sheets upon the start and end of every trip, ensuring the log sheets are signed by both the staff and driver. Presenting the logbook to the FLO/ FAC for review on a weekly basis and at the end of every month
• Support the Finance & Logistics Officer on non-vehicle administrative work as required

Others (5%)
• Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends

About you
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.
(Update behaviours below from the behaviours framework for relevant role level)
Our value: HEART - We are who we serve. We are brave.
Behaviour: Manages their time effectively to deliver quality against individual goals. Ensures value for money when utilising resources and efficiently processing finances.
Our value: HEAD - Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional.
Behaviour: Upholds the Restless Values at all times, demonstrating professionalism in their day-to-day work.
Our value: VOICE - We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.
Behaviour: Actively seeks to develop their own leadership skills. Is seen as a leader to beneficiaries and other young people.
Our value: HANDS - We are in it together. We listen and learn.
Behaviour: Actively listens and learns from those around them. Uses effective two-way communication to build rapport and relationships in the community.

Skills and experience
Essential
• Active, clean driver’s licence with class B and D1. Class DL is preferred
• A minimum of O Level certificate or equivalent relevant experience
• 1-2 years driving experience
• Good organisational skills
• Fluency in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel regularly to rural areas and spend nights if necessary
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to analyse problems and make sound operational decisions
• Passion, enthusiasm and interest in Restless Development’s mission.

Desirable
• An understanding of contemporary development issues particularly of Peace Building, Sexual Reproductive Health, Livelihoods, Youth and People With Disability Inclusion.
• Experience working in a youthful, multicultural environment
• Prior experience in a similar role within international development projects.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What we do for you

Remuneration
We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.

Values and Culture
At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance
It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance.

Professional Development
Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:
• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and Medical Insurance
When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel and medical insurance.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
• Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)
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