JOB DETAILS:
About IsraAID:
• IsraAID is an international non-governmental humanitarian aid organization based in Israel. Since we were founded in 2001, our teams have worked in emergency and long-term development settings in more than 60 countries around the world. IsraAID responds to emergencies and helps communities affected by crises rebuild their lives, and their futures, together. From hurricanes to refugee crises to global pandemics, we mobilize quickly and collaborate with communities at the deepest level, accompanying the process of becoming self-reliant in the ability to prepare and respond to emergencies and crises and return to adaptive functioning.
• In Uganda we support the recovery and restoration of people affected by humanitarian crises and to cultivate and nurture resilience and build agency while establishing systems and partnerships to reduce the risk of future disasters. We work in 2 geographical locations in Uganda. In Northwestern Uganda in the Palorinya refugee settlement and Southwestern Uganda in the Nakivale Settlement. We hereby present an exciting position for anyone who would like to use their communications and visibility skills to enhance our work.

About the Position:
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation and smooth transportation of all IsraAID activities associated with programs in Nakivale, Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Detailed responsibilities:
1. Ensuring the safe driving of the IsraAID vehicle, and the transportation of staff, guests and assets in accordance with the organization's driver and vehicle safety policy and procedures.
2. Ensuring cleaning, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with the Driver’s handbook and safe driving standards.

3. Ensuring the vehicle is fueled on time for trips and proper management of the fuel supply for the vehicle.
4. Ensuring that adequate and current information on the destination and routing is gathered before departure.

5. Ensuring the vehicle is parked safely and in a secure area.
6. Maintain a vehicle logbook for all movements of the vehicles whilst in use.

7. Responsible for enabling and engaging the GPS’s safety monitors in the vehicle every time it is in use.

8. Reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to the Logistics and Procurement Officer
9. Provide assistance in the loading and offloading of the vehicle when required.
10. Professional liaison with staff during the course of employment.

11. Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Essential skills, knowledge, and competencies
The successful Candidate is required to meet the following criteria:
• Must be a Ugandan National
• Possess Secondary Education (UACE).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Possess a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to driver (preferably DL, C1 & C)
• Defensive driving skills.
• Clean driving record and safe driving practices.

Skills
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find delivery locations.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Behaviors
• Ability and willingness to take instructions.
• Honest, diligent and trustworthy
• Flexible and adaptable in terms of time management
• Team player
• Proactive attitude in dealing with unexpected situations
• Commitment to IsraAID’s values: Professionalism, Humanity, Collaboration, Flexibility and Adaptability, Resilience

Ethical Standards
IsraAID has zero tolerance towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The recruitment process will include all candidates’ declarations and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA.

Equal Opportunities
IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status