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Vacancy title:
3 Transport Assistants
Jobs at:
National Forestry Authority (NFA)Deadline of this Job:
17 January 2020
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 08, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda’’, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry-related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector”.
NFA seeks to recruit qualified Ugandans to fill the following position.
POSITION: 3 Transport Assistants
Reports to: Transport Officer/Relevant field Officer
Duty station: Field based and ready to work in hard to reach areas
Salary Scale: NFA 7
Terms of employment: Three (3) year contract (Renewable)
Job summary: Perform tasks related to driving NFA vehicles; maintain them in a safe and economical manner in accordance with NFA Transport Policy and the Traffic Laws and regulations of Uganda.
• Drive NFA vehicles as assigned to him/her and as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure that the vehicle assigned to him/her is regularly serviced and maintain a proper and up-to-date service chart.
• Record all journeys made in the log (record) book and ensure that they are authorized by the relevant supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with Uganda traffic regulations.
• Ensures that the vehicle is in good running condition and safe by ensuring the vehicle has sufficient fuel,
• oil, tyre pressure and lights are working properly.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and maintain adequate cleaning supplies for the vehicle.
• Ensure passenger safety when traveling at all times by emphasizing the use of safety belts.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Job Skills: Not Specified
Qualifications, work experience, abilities and personal attributes:
• Ordinary level Certificate from a recognized institution.
• Valid Driving Permit of Classes B, CM and CH.
• A training certificate in defensive driving or motor vehicle mechanics is an added advantage
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar or related position in a reputable organization.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Computer knowledge and or fleet management will be an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and good command of English
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified
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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal address, email and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below not later than close of business on 17th January 2020.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
NFA is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
National Forestry Authority
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0312 - 264035/6; 0414 -360400
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