Purpose of the Job:

To drive and maintain the assigned vehicle in accordance with prevailing Government and Commission policies, regulations, and guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving and operating official vehicles safely and responsibly to transport staff, visitors, and materials to designated destinations.
• Maintaining and updating vehicle logbooks, mileage records, fuel consumption records, and trip reports in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Conducting daily vehicle inspections to check fuel, oil, water, brakes, tyres, lights, and general mechanical condition before operating the vehicle.
• Ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of assigned vehicles by coordinating with the transport office and approved service providers.
• Keeping vehicles clean and presentable both inside and outside to maintain institutional standards and comfort for passengers.
• Observing and complying with traffic laws, road safety regulations, and organisational transport policies at all times; and adhering to security protocols when transporting staff, especially during field missions or travel to high-risk areas.
• Identifying and reporting mechanical issues, faults, or accident-related damages promptly to the transport supervisor for timely action.
• Ensuring safe custody of vehicles, tools, spare tyres, and accessories to prevent loss, damage, or misuse.
• Assisting with loading and offloading items from the assigned vehicle and ensuring proper handling to avoid damage.
• Following approved routes and schedules and informing supervisors of any route changes, delays, or unexpected challenges.
• Responding to emergencies such as breakdowns or accidents by following institutional procedures and ensuring passenger safety.
• Supporting record-keeping and compliance by submitting logbooks, fuel receipts, service reports, and other transport documentation on time.

Person Specifications

a) Academic Qualifications

• A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a pass in English language;
• A Valid driving permit of class D1, held for the last three years; and
• A Certificate in defensive driving and training in road safety is an added advantage.

b) Work Experience

• At least five (5) years of working experience as a Driver in the government or from a reputable organisation.

c) Required Competences

(i) Technical

• Vehicle driving
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving

(ii) Behavioral

• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics and integrity
• Public relations and Customer care
• Time Management
• Flexibility
• Political acuity
• Self-control and stress management

• Driving and operating official vehicles safely and responsibly to transport staff, visitors, and materials to designated destinations.
• Maintaining and updating vehicle logbooks, mileage records, fuel consumption records, and trip reports in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Conducting daily vehicle inspections to check fuel, oil, water, brakes, tyres, lights, and general mechanical condition before operating the vehicle.
• Ensuring regular servicing and maintenance of assigned vehicles by coordinating with the transport office and approved service providers.
• Keeping vehicles clean and presentable both inside and outside to maintain institutional standards and comfort for passengers.
• Observing and complying with traffic laws, road safety regulations, and organisational transport policies at all times; and adhering to security protocols when transporting staff, especially during field missions or travel to high-risk areas.
• Identifying and reporting mechanical issues, faults, or accident-related damages promptly to the transport supervisor for timely action.
• Ensuring safe custody of vehicles, tools, spare tyres, and accessories to prevent loss, damage, or misuse.
• Assisting with loading and offloading items from the assigned vehicle and ensuring proper handling to avoid damage.
• Following approved routes and schedules and informing supervisors of any route changes, delays, or unexpected challenges.
• Responding to emergencies such as breakdowns or accidents by following institutional procedures and ensuring passenger safety.
• Supporting record-keeping and compliance by submitting logbooks, fuel receipts, service reports, and other transport documentation on time.

• Vehicle driving
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics and integrity
• Public relations and Customer care
• Time Management
• Flexibility
• Political acuity
• Self-control and stress management

• A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a pass in English language;
• A Valid driving permit of class D1, held for the last three years; and
• A Certificate in defensive driving and training in road safety is an added advantage.