Driver job at Transforming African Agriculture

Vacancy title:
Driver

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

Transforming African Agriculture

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 08 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 01 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Description
• Provide transportation to staff and IITA authorized passengers using IITA vehicles in accordance with IITA policies and procedures.
• Operate and maintain vehicles assigned in a manner that ensures greatest safety possible for the vehicle and its passengers and that maximizes vehicle working life.
• Assist in loading and unloading equipment, specimens and supplies onto IITA vehicles.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure timely arrivals and departures for scheduled activities, in line with the fleet management policy.
• Keep accurate records of mileage fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure the vehicle Assigned is timely serviced.
• Support logistical needs such as picking up supplies and materials for research work
• Compile and submit monthly vehicle mileage reports to the station manager
• Maintain and ensure an effective filing system of documents for all vehicles at the station
• Support the Station Manager in review of bills and invoices from the garage and other vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with staff, authorized travelers, and external contractors.
• Keep vehicle log sheets updated.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements
• Must have completed Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
• Familiarity with government road safety regulations and protocol for transporting Scientific specimens.
• Basic computing skills with knowledge of MS Office applications
• Good knowledge of English language.
• Good written and Oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment, and a high level of respect for confidentiality.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible working schedule based on the institutes requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and punctuality.
• Between 30- 45 years
• At least more than 2 years working experience in a similar field preferably in a busy NGO
• Valid driving permit for classes B and C/C1. With a clean driving record



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: 08 March 2024
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 01-03-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 01-03-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 01-03-2068
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