Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and Protection programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
HIJRA with funding from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a multi-Sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit Center (Kisoro district). HIJRA, in a strategy to expand existing program implementing team, is now seeking for a qualified person willing to offer Humanitarian services in the position of Driver-Kampala.
Post holder will be responsible for:
Running Official Errands
-Driving staff on official errands.
-Picking, dropping and circulating mails, letters, contracts, proposals to donors and partners as may be assigned by the supervisor.
-Reminding and updating staff on travel schedules.
-Delivery of cheques and collection of utility bills.
-Updating the white board and transport log book before any trip.
-Operate the vehicle in accordance with HIJRA transport department policy.
-Ensuring that the vehicle operation is cost affective, by eliminating duplication or unnecessary trips.
-Maintaining the fuel levels of the vehicle by ensuring timely refueling.
-Taking note of and reporting any mechanical breakdowns or failures in the vehicles.
-Coordinate and facilitate the timely, reporting of eventualities like accidents, break downs etc.
-Taking proper Care of the assigned vehicles by ensuring the safety, cleanliness and security of the vehicles.
-Ensuring that all the parking fees are paid.
-Observing all the procedural pre and post errand reports and recordings on vehicles log Books.
Ensuring that all vehicles insurance covers and other government required road taxes remain valid
General
-Carrying out a proper monthly vehicle checks.
• Any other duties as assignedEssential Qualities and attributes:
-Secondary Education.
-Computer knowledge especially MS Word, Excel and Email.
-5 years of experience in a busy transport fleet environment
-Driving classes B, C, and E.
-Good knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Strong written and spoken communication skills, in English and Swahili
-Desirable
-Ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines.
-Maintain Confidentiality
HOW TO APPLY:
Ugandan Nationals only are requested to submit a Motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae and Including telephone and emails contacts of three references including your current/most recent employer.
Applications should be sent by email to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke _’ : The subject line should read Driver: Ref: HR009/UG
Applications must be submitted no later than close of business the 9th January, 2016
Only successful applicants will be contacted
For more information regarding the organization please visit our website: www.hijra.or.ke;
HIJRA is an equal opportunity employer