Job Title:  Driver (6 Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD)

Project Name: Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of implementing the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable women entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises in targeted locations, including host and refugee communities. The Project is being implemented jointly by the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD) and Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU).

Job Summary:  To drive and maintain the project vehicles in accordance with the MGLSD fleet management policy guidelines and as directed by the supervising officer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule annual vehicle examination for service vehicles with the transportation Department.
• Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition
• Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary, check oil and tires properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.
• Keep track of timely car insurance renewals.
• Update monthly mileage records.
• Maintain log book of each service vehicle on daily basis.
• Distribute mail as needed, both incoming and outgoing.
• Facilitate airport pickups for VIP visitors and transportation during official visits.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

• A minimum of a Uganda Certificate of  Education (UCE) with a pass in English language.
• Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.

Experience and Competencies

• Valid driving permit of class C, held for the last three years.
• Driving experience in a reputable organization for at least five years.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance.
• Certificate of defensive driving from Ministry of Works
• Good driving record references.
• Proactive, takes ownership, mature, flexible personality
• Good record on ethics and integrity.
• Team player and good people skills.
• Good public relations and Customer care.
• Good Time Manager.

Deliverables

• Project authorized Officers transported on duty.
• Well maintained project vehicle.

Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts, to be hand delivered at MGLSD’s General Registry on 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.