Job Title:Â Â Driver (8 Jobs)
Organisation:Â Pathfinder International
Duty Station: Kampala, Mbale City, Mbarara City, Fort Portal City, Gulu City, Uganda
About US:
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. As a global health organization with locally led, community-driven programs, we support women to make their own reproductive health decisions. We work with local partners to advance contraceptive services, comprehensive abortion care, and young people’s sexual and reproductive rights in communities around the world—including those affected by poverty, conflict, climate change, and natural disasters. Taken together, our programs enable millions of people to choose their own paths forward.
Job Summary: Â Â The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of project staff, guests and materials, care and maintenance of Project vehicles and their accessories.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provision of reliable and secure driving services by: driving Pathfinder/project vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items; and meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
- Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle by accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and reports. Ensure that maintenance records are kept properly and used to inform supervisor of any vehicle needs on a timely basis.
- Ensure safe operating status of the assigned vehicle through regularly inspecting fluid levels, timely servicing, check of tires, brakes, car washing, and overall condition of the vehicle.
- Conduct weekly vehicle inspections and prepare reports for the supervisor, with appropriate recommendations.
- Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, sanitizers and necessary spare parts.
- Swiftly follow up accident reporting procedures in the event of project vehicle being involved in accidents.
- Perform appropriate/ light preventive maintenance on the vehicle.
- Report any mechanical breakdown through the channel
- Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean at all times (interior and exterior).
- Ensure safety of the vehicle assigned to him, including identifying appropriate parking space, appropriate locking and safe custody of other materials/equipment left in the vehicle
- Adhere to Pathfinder policies and procedures related to vehicle use.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate; A- Level Certificate is an added advantage.
- Valid driver’s license with classes ‘A, B & DL’.
- Certificate in Defensive Driving.
- Minimum of four years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs.
- Must specify your preferred location/district for the position during application.
Competencies/Attributes
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
- Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
- Language Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Team Building: Promoting collaboration, motivation, and teamwork within the organization.
Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:
- Computer knowledge: basic computer applications (office applications)
- Organization culture: Proven experience of working in matrix organizations.
- Self-Leadership: Must be organized, dependable, results oriented and able to work independently and achieve results, with very minimal supervision
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: 28th February 2025
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