Locally Employed Driver
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | November 15, 2024 |
Category |
Driver
Transport Embassy |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
The Austrian Embassy, Development Cooperation office in Kampala, Uganda is seeking to recruit a driver on fixed term basis.
Duties & Responsibilities
• The driver will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and under the direct supervision of the Head of Administration: S/he will take care of the following tasks:
• Serve as a driver for program and project visits all over the country, as per assignment by the Head of Office.
• Drive staff members to official meetings and appointments.
• Transport visitors of the Coordination Office as required (airport and hotel pick up, transportation to official appointments, general assistance) in collaboration with the Head of Office and Head of Administration.
• Ensure safety and comfort of passengers through adhering to traffic laws and regulations governing Uganda.
• Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items to Government Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/UN Offices.
• Maintain daily vehicle logs, and records on daily mileage and repairs.
• Ensure proper vehicle registration.
• Ensure that the office vehicle is kept clean and is always in good working condition
• and report any findings in a timely manner to the Head of Administration.
• Keep a record of all items necessary for vehicle safety (change oil, check tires, lights horn, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, jack, and vehicle repair tools).
• Quality care and maintenance of vehicle as necessary (collection of proformas, organization of time schedule, control of maintenance and repair work).
Requirements
• Completion of Advanced level of education is required; (Diploma holder and or bachelor's degree in administration or any relevant field is an added advantage).
• At least 5 years of experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, UN system, or Government with a safe driving record.
• Possession of a valid driver's license class B, with a minimum record of five years of accident-free driving.
• Experience driving high profile dignitaries.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, team spirit, integrity and a pleasant personality.
• Fluent knowledge of spoken English (Knowledge of local languages spoken in Uganda is an added advantage).
• Willingness to travel to remote parts of the country.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment and having first aid skills is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of working with computers.
• Time conscious, reliable and proactive.
Applying Instructions
Applications must be sent to email indicating "Locally Employed Driver" in the subject and including a CV in English language, a motivation letter, names and contacts of 2 professional references.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Coordination Office for Development Cooperation
of the Austrian Embassy, Kampala
Crusader House 3 Portal Avenue P.O Box 7457.