Driver

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to support the implementation and smooth transportation of all IsraAID activities associated with programs in Nakivale, Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safe driving of the IsraAID vehicle, and the transportation of staff, guests and assets in accordance with the organization’s driver and vehicle safety policy and procedures.
• Ensuring cleaning and proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with the Driver’s handbook and safe driving standards.
• Ensuring the vehicle is fueled on time for trips and proper management of the fuel supply for the vehicle.
• Ensuring that adequate and current information on the destination and routing is gathered before departure.
• Ensuring the vehicle is parked safely and in a secure area.
• Maintain a vehicle logbook for all movements of the vehicles whilst in use.
• Reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to the Logistics and Procurement Officer
• Assist in the loading and offloading of the vehicle when required.
• Professional liaison with staff during the course of employment.
• Receive, verify, and deliver transported items, ensuring accurate and complete documentation is maintained
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The successful Candidate is required to meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Ugandan National
• Possess Secondary Education (UACE).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Possess a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to driver (preferably DL, C1 & C)
• Defensive driving skills and a defensive driving certificate.
• Clean driving record and safe driving practices.

Skills

• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find delivery locations.
• Time management and organisational skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Behaviors

• Ability and willingness to take instructions.
• Honest, diligent and trustworthy
• Flexible and adaptable in terms of time management
• Team player
• Proactive attitude in dealing with unexpected situations
• Commitment to IsraAID’s values: Professionalism, Humanity, Collaboration, Flexibility and Adaptability, Resilience