Driver – Kween
Location | Kween, Uganda |
Date Posted | August 8, 2022 |
Category |
Driver
NGO Transport |
Job Type |
Contract
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia. Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction, with the Head office located in Kampala.
External vacancy announcement FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings below on a rolling basis:
Job Title: Driver
Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Kween
Number of Positions: 01
Reports to: Finance and Administration Officer
Contract Length: 2 years (Fixed)
Start Date: November, 2022
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer, the Driver facilitate transportation of staff to various destinations; management and maintenance of vehicles and motorcycles and ensure that all are performed in a high quality and time sensitive manner
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Driving and maintaining Food for the Hungry (FHU) vehicles
• Motorcycles Management
Education & Experience
• Must have a minimum qualification of A ‘level (UACE) or equivalent field and Should have basic mechanics skill.
• A valid driving permit with a minimum of DL class
• Certificate of Defense Driving Training
• Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in a similar position or driving experience in NGOs
• Proven experience in Humanitarian or development, work.
Ability to work well under pressure and in response to, changing needs.
Maintains an attitude and behavior or readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of Food for the Hungry. Language Skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of the local language (KUPSABINY) is a MUST.
Applying Instructions
NOTE: Complete Job Descriptions are available by contacting
ckisakye@th.org Employment with FH offers an attractive package which includes a good salary commensurate to one’s role, a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, provident fund, GPA and provision for other statutory requirements.
FHU is an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies in one pdf file not more than 25MR of an onlication letter a detailed CV
FHU is an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies in one pdf file not more than 25MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Food for the Hungry Uganda Email: recruitment-fhuganda@th.org not later than Thursday 18th August, 2022 at 4:30pm. Consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by 15th September, 2022