Driver – Habitat for Humanity Uganda – Kampala

Job Summary:
As the Driver, you will be responsible for driving vehicles to support program implementation and general operations. In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining a fleet of vehicles in accordance with HFHU regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Transportation & Safety
Transport HFHU staff and visitors as instructed.
Ensure safety of passengers & luggage at all times.
Observe speed limits and all HFHU travel guidelines.
Ensure use of seat belts at all times.
Vehicle Maintenance
Maintain vehicles allocated in sound mechanical condition.
Ensure washing & general cleaning of vehicles is maintained.
Ensure that vehicles are fueled and serviced promptly.
Report any faults/breakdowns & accidents immediately to the Procurement and Logistics Officer.
Ensure First Aid Kits are complete and spare & tools are in allocated vehicle.
Ensure that vehicle tools are always kept in allocated vehicle.
Record Keeping
Ensure that all vehicles have log sheets and pens.
Maintain accurate vehicle records to ensure that all trips, fuel fill-ups, time and mileage readings are recorded.
Ensure fuel fill ups entry is made in the log sheet timely.
Ensure vehicle request forms are filled and submitted for travel allocation to the Procurement and Logistics Officers.
Submit all vehicle log sheets on a monthly basis to the Procurement and Logistics Officer.
Ensure to check vehicle on daily basis and submit check list report to Procurement and Logistics Officer.
Submit field trip report after every trip to the Procurement and Logistics Officer.
Submit vehicle repair reports to the Procurement and Logistics Officer every time before and after repairs
Running other office errands
Check on vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance
Ensure that vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance is valid.
Inform Procurement and Logistics Officer 3 weeks in advance of renewals.
Mechanical activities
Perform minor repairs as required and recommend major cases to the garage.
Road test and certify all vehicles from the garages.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
O’ Level Education or equivalent
Clean class B and/or DM Driver’s licence;
Valid Defensive Driver’s certificate,
At least three years of class B and/or DM driving proven experience;
At least two years of NGO experience is required.
At least two year’s relevant experience in the field
Ability to work with a team of multicultural backgrounds
Strong understanding of vehicle mechanics, maintenance and management
No criminal record
Open and willing to learn
Honest and ethical
Experience in customer care
Well organized with ability to follow oral instructions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Great command of the English language

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should applicants should submit copies of: Cover letter and CV ONLY as one document to hr@hfhuganda.org
Clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line
Deadline: Tuesday 31st May 2022 at 5:00pm

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