Job Purpose
The driver’s responsibility will be to provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities in a clean and well maintained vehicle.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role
• Drive project personnel and equipment to locations in Uganda for project activities
• Adhere to timely schedules set by Staff
• Maintain Project vehicles, keep accurate records for vehicle issues including fuel
• Observe all organizational vehicle utilization policies and in country traffic laws
Perform daily errands such as collecting and delivering mail, making bank transactions, purchasing items for the office, and refuelling the vehicles ahead of needs
• Ensure the readiness and road compliance of the vehicle, in a good mechanical condition, prepared for long trips (even on rough terrain), properly insured, etc., all the time
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out. Ensure that the first aid kit is in place and stocked at all times
• Carry out routine service of the vehicle, including oil changes and general service
Complete the vehicle logbook on a daily basis, recording all travel and requesting staff transported to sign and submit to Administration for review and approval on a weekly basis.
• Assist in routine office chores when necessary such as photocopying, binding, filling, moving furniture
• Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Required qualifications, experience and competences
• A Minimum of ‘O ’level Certificate
• Possession of a valid Driver’s license with Classes B, DL
• At least 6 years driving experience
• Experience in Defensive driving is desirable
• Skills in Motor Vehicle Mechanics is an added advantage
• Experience working with NGO’s is an added advantage
Good oral and written English language is a must.
Interested individuals should send a motivation letter and CV as one PDF document/file (of maximum 8 pages for the Project Coordinator and 6 pages for all other positions), not later than 4:00pm on Friday 18th November 2022 via email to jobs@sosuganda.org and copy to
mhu@mentalhealthuganda.org – subject line is the job title e.g. “Project Coordinator”.
Do not send academic documents – heavy files containing academic documents or submitted as images, or any other that do not adhere to these instructions and or late applications, will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The motivation letter must also include the details of 2 suitable referees who can comment on the candidate’s ability. Women and Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged

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including those with a lived experience of mental health problems.

Note
1. The commencement of these positions is subject to the availability of funding.
2. SOS and MHU promote zero tolerance for discrimination/harassment based on gender, religious beliefs etc. All staff and volunteers shall adhere to strict guidelines in order to facilitate “silent” inclusion. Staff and volunteers also adhere to safeguarding provisions – a set of procedures and practices designed to ensure that no harm comes to project beneficiaries as a result of contact with MHU’s programs, operations or individuals.