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Position Title: DRIVER,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
Organization:Uganda National Roads Authority
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Closing date: 20th June 2014
Duration of Contract: Forty Eight (48) months only.
Brief Company Profile:
THE UPGRADING OF TIRINYI – PALLISA – KUMI AND PALLISA – KAMONKOLI ROAD
PROJECT
Government of the Republic of Uganda has received funds from the Islamic
Development Bank (IDB) towards the upgrading of Tirinyi – Pallisa – Kumi and
Pallisa – Kamonkoli Road
Project. A Project Management Unit
(PMU) is to be established to ensure that the Project is
implemented according to the agreed terms and conditions. On this basis,
Uganda National
Roads Authority (UNRA) being the delegated executing agent of the projects,
now invites
applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following
positions based on the
specifications indicated above:
Scope of the position
The holder of this post is responsible for the safe transportation of the
PMU’s staff and other authorized passengers, equipment and materials for
vehicles. The performance of the job holder is reflected in his /her safety
record, the satisfaction of passengers and the condition of the vehicles
driven.
Position relationships
Reports either to the Project Manager or any other supervising officer.
Key duties & responsibilities
1. Drives PMU’s vehicles according to Uganda Laws and Project’s Guidelines;
2. Completes logbooks and other relevant documentation correctly and
promptly;
3. Undertakes daily and weekly vehicle checks in relation to fuel, water,
and minor repairs if feasible; .
4. Undertakes a full inspection of the vehicle on return from a long
journey;
5. Keeps the vehicle clean and tidy;
6. Reports incidents and accidents without delay;
7. Ensures that regular servicing intervals are not missed;
8. Ensures vehicle security and safety;
9. Delivers mail, equipment, materials and transports personnel as may be
required;
10. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned from time to
time.
Person specification
The post holder must possess at least an Ordinary Certificate of Education
with a valid driving license of classes B,CM, CH and DL in any combination of
at least two of the mentioned classes , have at least seven years of driving
experience with a proven clean driving record and a good knowledge of English.
Closing date: 20th June 2014
Mode of Application:
(i) A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general
qualifications, adequacy for the post and illustrated personal experience. (the
applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted (This will not be
applicable to the position of the Driver)
(ii) Copies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the
submitted
testimonials);
(iii) Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and
every page and showing previous positions held;
(iv) Current salary;
(v) Three referees; and
(vi) Postal addresses and day telephone contacts of applicant should be
submitted to:
The Ag. Executive Director
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
To reach him not later than 20th June 2014 at 17.00 hours. Only
short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will lead to
disqualification.
