JOB DETAILS:

DUTY STATION: KAMULI/JINJA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

START DATE: October 2025

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

Integrated Seed and Sector Development Uganda (ISSD Uganda) is an independent local NGO
in Uganda, which aims to be a leading agricultural development organization in fostering

resilient seed and food systems for sustainable agricultural production.

YEIT project is a two-year project funded by Enable with the general objective to contribute to
improved livelihoods of vulnerable youth in Busoga region through enhanced access to quality,
demand-driven skills development and employment opportunities in the sustainable tourism
and hospitality sector. Through this, 500 vulnerable youth, girls & women will be supported to
acquire hands-on skills and competences in chosen trades that meet market demand
requirements while earning them decent incomes.

In line with interventions planned under the YEIT project, ISSD Uganda is looking for a
competent and experienced Driver to be based in Jinja and Kamuli, Uganda with possible
reallocation to either district during project implementation.

Position overview

The Driver supports the project with all transport-related duties including transporting staff to
specified project destinations, collecting and delivering various organization packages, and
maintaining the vehicle in a clean and good mechanical condition.

Reporting and supervision

The Driver reports to the Administration & HR officer at Kampala Office but working closely
with the project administrative & outreach assistant & Skilling Officers in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities

• • Drive the ISSD vehicle and authorized passengers to specified destinations as approved by
    the supervisor, and in line with ISSD transport management policy
  • Assist with loading and offloading of staff luggage, organization items and materials
  • Always keep the assigned vehicle in a clean condition by regular washing and cleaning
  • Maintain an updated log book for all journey to record travel-time, locations, and fuel top-ups, etc.
  • Maintain the vehicle in a proper working condition to ensure safety and comfort of passengers by:
    a) performing routine physical inspections to monitor its safety and security
    b) ensuring planned service, repair, and maintenance schedules are adhered to
    c) reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to the supervisor
  • Promptly inform the supervisor if/when road misuse tickets are issued by the Uganda Police/ road traffic other authorities
  • Ensure the assigned vehicle is always parked in permissible parking spaces to avoid risks of towing
  • Fulfill other duties such as running office related errands as instructed by supervisor

Special requirement

• The job will require reporting on duty not later than 7:00am, and working on the weekend, as will be communicated by supervisor

Skills and Qualifications

• • Minimum UACE qualification with basic knowledge of English (spoken and written) and other relevant local languages
  • Certificate in defensive driving
  • 5 years relevant work experience with NGO or CSO
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Working knowledge of local roads and routes

Key Competencies

• High integrity
• Hospitable
• Accountability
• Confidentiality
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of road safety regulations
• Ability to utilize maps, GPS systems, and car manuals
• Punctual and reliable