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WellShare International NGO Jobs - Driver
Position Title: Driver
Duty Station: Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Organisation: WellShare International
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Project: Scaling up HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Arua District under the Civil
Society Fund
Application Deadline:23rd January, 2015.
About US:
WellShare International is an international U.S.-based non-governmental
organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota whose mission is to
improve the health of women, children and their communities around the world.
WellShare International is currently recruiting staff for an anticipated Family
Planning/HIV Integration Project in Arua District. WellShare is recruiting for
the following position:
Job Summary:
The Project Driver will drive WellShare Uganda project vehicles for
WellShare/Uganda-related business, ensures appropriate usage and maintenance of
vehicles and compliance with organizational procedures during implementation of
project work.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Drives project vehicles for
WellShare/Uganda-related business.
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Maintains project vehicles,
including Washing; Filling fuel; Servicing regularly;
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Monitoring needed repairs;
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Taking vehicle to mechanic, as
needed, for maintenance/repairs.
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Submits valid receipts for fuel
and vehicle maintenance/repair.
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Maintaining vehicle logbooks and
submitting vehicle reports.
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Knows and abides by all Uganda
driving laws and regulations at all times.
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Agrees to and follows
organizational vehicle and driving policies and procedures, including
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Project vehicle use policy,
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Driving rules and regulations.
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Occasionally assists program
staff with project activities, for example helping count participants at
events.
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Assists program and operational
staff with town running and completing errands.
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Demonstrates transparency and
accountability in all areas of work.
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Performs any other duties as may
be assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Driver must meet a level of qualification and exhibit a mix of skills
and capabilities, including:
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Holds a current, valid Uganda
driver’s license
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Possess a clean and safe driving
record
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A minimum of two or more years’
experience driving on all types of roads and various road conditions found in
Uganda (i.e. in towns, on highways, on marram roads, through Kampala, in wet
and dry seasons, e.t.c)
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The applicant must also hold an
Ordinary Level Certificate of Education.
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Preferred past experience working
with a humanitarian or not-for profit organization.
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Past mechanical knowledge
preferred.
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Proficiency speaking Lugbara is
an added advantage.
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Fluency in English required
Mode of application:
All suitably qualified candidates that desire to work in Wellshare
International should send a cover letter, resume, salary history and desired
salary expectations, and the names and contacts of 3 references by email
(preferred) to: jobsug@wellshareinternational.org with the position name in the
title of the email.
NB: Please do not send certificates.
Failure to submit complete applications will result in disqualification.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This is a local-hire position open
to Ugandan Nationals Only.
Deadline: 23rd January, 2015.
