The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a government agency established in 1990 by an Act of parliament (CAP 209). The UNCST under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSIT) is mandated to develop and implement strategies for integrating Science and Technology (S&T) into the national development process. UNCST is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the positions below:
Job Title: Driver
Contract Period: Three (3) years renewable;
Job purpose: The Driver will provide transport services by driving and maintaining the UNCST assigned vehicle for official duties in accordance with the transport policy, and as directed by the supervising officer. .

Key Responsibilities
• To drive UNCST vehicles for official duty and assignments in a safe manner;
• To work as Driver to the Deputy Executive Secretary;
• Ensure the assigned vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks and report technical mechanical faults to the supervising officer;
• Ensure scheduled preventive maintenance for the vehicle is carried out;
• Ensure safety of the vehicle and its passengers at all times by advising them on required safety measures;
• Observing safety and legal driving practices at all times with or without passengers;
• Maintain a professional and appropriate appearance at all times;
• Undertake any other UNCST tasks as necessary and as may be assigned.

Job Requirements:
• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at-least a pass in English Language;
• Valid Driving Permit and clean driving record (attach driving permit);
• Training in Defensive Driving;
• Basic Knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance;
• Good communication skills, Flexibility and Customer Care;
• Time Management;
• High level of integrity & confidentiality;
• At least 3 years of progressive experience driving Senior Personnel;
• Age: not more than 35 years.

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit, by e-mail, their duly signed application letters, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicant's education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), naming three referees, plus their postal, email and telephone contacts to this email address:

recruitment@uncst.go.ug ,

Please address your cover letter as below,

The Chairperson, Governing Council,
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 6884 Kampala

Email : recruitment@uncst.go.ug  

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
"Uganda National Council for Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any recruitment fee."