Driver

ISSD Uganda is seeking a driver to support the project with all transport-related duties including transporting staff to specified project destinations, collecting and delivering various organization packages, and maintaining the vehicle in a clean and good mechanical condition.

The Driver reports to the Administration & HR officer at Kampala Office but working closely with the project administrative & outreach assistant & Skilling Officers in the region

• Drive the ISSD vehicle and authorized passengers to specified destinations as approved by the supervisor, and in line with ISSD transport management policy.

• Assist with loading and offloading of staff luggage, organization items, and materials.

• Always keep the assigned vehicle in a clean condition through regular washing and cleaning. 

• Maintain an updated log book for all journeys to record travel time, locations, and fuel top-ups.

• Maintain the vehicle in a proper working condition to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers by performing routine physical inspections to monitor its safety and security, ensuring planned service, repair, and maintenance schedules are adhered to, and reporting any accidents, injuries, or vehicle damage to the supervisor.

• Promptly inform the supervisor if or when road misuse tickets are issued by the Uganda Police or other road traffic authorities.

• Ensure the assigned vehicle is always parked in permissible parking spaces to avoid risks of towing.

• Fulfill other duties such as running office-related errands as instructed by the supervisor.

• The job will require reporting on duty not later than 7:00am, and working on the weekend, as will be communicated by supervisor

• Minimum UACE qualification with basic knowledge of English (spoken and written) and other relevant local languages

• Certificate in defensive driving

• 5 years relevant work experience with NGO or CSO

• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Working knowledge of local roads and routes

• High integrity

• Hospitable

• Accountability

• Confidentiality

• Good communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Sound knowledge of road safety regulations

• Ability to utilize maps, GPS systems, and car manuals

• Punctual and reliable