Driver/Logistics Assistant Job Vacancy at Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) in Kampala, Uganda

 Job Title:  Driver/Logistics Assistant

Organisation: Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Administration Assistant

 

About US:

The Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) is an independent Institution, ‘a Trust Fund’ established as a mechanism to provide sustainable financing for the conservation of priority biodiversity and ecosystem services in Uganda. The mission of UBF is: “to serve as a catalyst for mobilizing, managing and channeling financial resources for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in Uganda for the benefit of current and future generations and the intrinsic value of nature”. UBF has been implementing programmatic and management activities and undertaking financial transactions since 2017.

About USAID Project:

UBF is currently implementing five of USAID’s Uganda Biodiversity Fund Activities whose main purpose is to further develop the Uganda Biodiversity Fund into a sustainable entity that can generate and manage financing for biodiversity conservation nationwide. The goal of this activity is to ensure a reputable, well-functioning, sustainable UBF that is responsive to Uganda’s conservation and natural resources management financing needs.

Job Summary:

The Driver/Logistics Assistant will drive UBF vehicles for the conveyance of employees and stakeholders, materials, and equipment to their intended destinations, and ensure their safety as stated in the UBF policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum education:

*Minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)or its equivalent.

*A certificate in defensive driving is an added advantage.

*A certificate in motor vehicle mechanics is an added advantage.

Minimum experience:

*At least five (5) years of working experience in a similar or related position

*Computer literacy

*High level of integrity, resilience and reliability

*Excellent time management skills

*Excellent interpersonal and people skills

*Self-respect, team building, and organizational skills

*Good decision-making skills

*Good analytical and communication skills

*Ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications with updated CVs including three work-related referees addressed to: The Human Resource& Administration Officer through the e-mail address hr@ugandabiodiversityfund.org Please indicate the title of the Job you are applying for in the Subject line of the Email.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Any applications submitted after the deadline shall not be considered.

Deadline: 29th February, 2024

Ambulance Driver Job Vacancy At Mota-Engil (Full Time) in Kampala-Uganda

  Job Title: Ambulance Driver Job Vacancy At Mota-Engil (Full Time) 

JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

The Ambulance Driver will be responsible for driving the ambulance safely to emergency locations, transporting emergency personnel, transporting patients, and assisting in moving patients via stretchers.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive an ambulance safely and accurately to emergency calls; successfully pass required certifications and skills tests.

• Assist with patient care, such as transferring patients from stretcher to ambulance and transporting them to emergency care facilities.

.Assist with pre-hospital care, including CPR, lifting, and administering medication when necessary.

• Assist dispatch and medical personnel with performing patient assessments, communicating with emergency medical technicians and medical control stations, and responding appropriately to emergency situations.

Perform maintenance on the ambulance, including changing filters and fluids.

• Maintain ambulance equipment, including cleaning, repairing, and sprucing it up.

Report all emergency incidents, accidents, and dangerous conditions to dispatch.

• Assist with preparing ambulance for transport.

Qualifications and Skills Required.

• UACE or its equivalent.

• Valid government-approved driving license

• At least 3 years of Ambulance driving experience.

• A certificate in defensive driving is an added advantage.

• Excellent communication skills

• Teamwork

• Good interpersonal skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Use the link below to apply;

https://careers.mota-engil.com/job/BULIISA-AMBULANCE-DRIVER_mf-%28UG%29-419/955963301/

Driver (Several Positions) at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) in Entebbe, Uganda

 Job Title:   Driver (Several Positions)   

Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Duty Station:  Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Administrative Officer

About US:

The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) is mandated to coordinate, oversee and guide agricultural research in Uganda. Over the years, NARO has generated technologies and products with Intellectual Property (IP) and commercial potential guided by relevant policies under her mission of innovating for sustainable agricultural transformation.

Job Summary:   The incumbent will drive institute vehicles that are in clean and sound mechanical condition

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

*Undertake routine and preventive maintenance of motor vehicle by checking and topping-up the level of petrol, oil, water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the vehicle.

*Regularly clean and polishing the vehicle, changing tyres as well as making minor repairs or adjustments.

*Drive motor vehicle (car and van) to transport directors, staff, clients and others to designated locations.

*Perform miscellaneous errands such as collecting and delivering mail and other items as well as buying goods, supplies and consumer items.

*Load and offload baggage, goods and other material supplies with due regard to the safety of other people.

*Maintain records of the motor vehicle’s daily activity showing journey, mileage, petrol, oil and signature of authorising officer to account for all the journeys made.

*Regulate the radio, heating, lighting and ventilation system for passenger comfort.

*Observe traffic and safety precautions in order to prevent accidents and to avoid traffic violations. In addition, undertakes first aid in case of injuries.

*Report motor vehicle accident to the traffic police and the Maintenance Officer, obtaining police abstract report and completing insurance accident report form in conformance to traffic rules and regulations.

*Requisition for petrol, lubricants and spare parts and maintaining a record accounting for the same.

*Take the motor vehicle for major service or repairs in accordance to planned preventive maintenance schedule or insurance accident report.

*Assist in performing miscellaneous tasks such as photocopying documents and cleaning the compound when not driving.

*Perform any other duties assigned to you by the immediate supervisor/Director

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicants for the National Agricultural Research Organization job should possess a driving Permit without any endorsements (Valid driving permit with at least two classes.

Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level) with at least four passes.

Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience driving cars, buses and/or vans.

Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

 

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested persons should submit three sets of applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving telephone and e-mail addresses; and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of academic certificates and testimonials to the undersigned.

Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Applicants should not apply for more than Two Posts

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via NARO website, telephones, and e-mail addresses as provided on the CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications

Only applications responding to this advert and attendant timelines will be received.

The Director General,

National Agricultural Research Organization,

P.O. Box 295, Entebbe

Deadline: 23rd February 2024

 

Driver Jobs at Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA) in Uganda

Job Title: Driver

Employer: Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive PREFA vehicles safely and in line with PREFA policy and guidelines.
• Maintain the vehicle(s) in a clean and sound condition and ensure the vehicle is mechanically attended to.
• In charge of maintaining an up to date mileage log book and submit to the supervisor on a monthly basis.
• Ensure traffic regulations, timely renewal of road license and insurance.
• Quickly report any damage to the vehicle or defects arising at the earliest possible time to the supervisor and to the police as required in line with the traffic regulations and PREFA policy.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Driver should hold an Ordinary level of Education – “O” Level certificate
• Possession of a valid Classes A, C and E driver’s license.
• At least three (3) years driving experience in a reputable organization
• Possess the ability to read and write English is a must
• Defensive driving training
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should send a current detailed CV, application letter, copies of testimonials and certificates; and three professional references with telephone and email contacts to:

The Acting Executive Director,
Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA),
Plot 71, Lithuli Avanue Bugolobi, P.O Box 25769, Kampala, Uganda.

5 Drivers Needed at Century Bottling Company

Job Title: Drivers – 5 posts

Employer: Century Bottling Company

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure repair and maintenance on the trucks is conducted whenever due.
• Ensure that the vehicle portrays a good image of the company.
• Transfer product to the Official Coca-Cola Distributor (OCCD).
• Settle loads on return from the Official Coca-Cola Distributor (OCCD).
• Take control of fuel usage on trucks.
• Ensure proper maintenance and road use of company Trucks.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deployment Coordinator.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• All applicants should preferably hold a U.C.E certificate.
• Valid driving permit with class(es): B DH CM DL DM CH
• The applicants must be hard working.
• Strong team player and able to work under minimum supervision.
• The applicant must be ready to travel at short notice over long distances when called upon

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link below and create a profile on the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses. Please visit web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements. The applications/CVs should be prepared in English and submitted in either MS Word or PDF format will be considered.

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Drivers Job Vacancy in Uganda at Freedom House

Job Title:  Drivers - 2 posts

Job Code: 117

Employer: Freedom House

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 15th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive staff on official duties within town and up country trips.
• Ensure that the vehicle has valid comprehensive insurance and/or road license.
• Complete logbook regularly and submit to Finance and Administration Officer.
• Ensure vehicle is serviced whenever it is due.
• Actively monitor the mechanical conditions of the vehicle and inform the Finance and Administration Officer so repair can be arranged
• Maintain vehicle in clean condition
• Support the delivery of mails to service providers, partners in and around Kampala
• Ensure that the car has sufficient fuel at all times and fuelled at designated service stations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants for the Driver Jobs should at least hold aan Ordinary Level Certificate with 3 passes or better
• A minimum of combined collective 10 years driving experience with at least of 5 years with a reputed agency,
• Possession of valid driver’s license with no endorsements in the past 10 years
• Possession of valid Certificate in Defensive Driving
• Past work experience with a USAID/USG supported projects will be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of road routes in major districts of Uganda
• Strong driving skills,
• Possess the ability to identify problems in vehicle and take appropriate action.
• Proven ability to work well within and as part of a team and manage multiple priorities
• Integrity and honesty and good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Open to work in long hours as and when required.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and send  a resume, and cover letter.

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