Driver job at The International Potato Center (CIP)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Dec-02
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Driver 2025-12-02T08:23:41+00:00 The International Potato Center (CIP) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_3197/logo/The%20International%20Potato%20Center%20(CIP).png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Transportation & Logistics 2025-12-08T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 The International Potato Center (CIP) has been engaged as the Management Contractor, to provide technical backstopping and capacity building activities for SOSPPA. To support the implementation of project activities, CIP seeks to hire a dynamic driver to assist with project implementation of the GAFSP project in Uganda. Duties & Responsibilities: - Ensure that project vehicles are kept clean and road worthy;
- Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill-in the Logbook properly;
- Ensure use of project vehicles is in compliance with CIP motor vehicle policy;
- Operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and always follow road safety standards;
- Conduct day-to-day vehicle checks on oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc. and timely report any noted defects to the Supervisor;
- Ensure regular maintenance and servicing of project vehicles with reputable service providers;
- Report accidents or incidents to the Supervisor in a timely manner;
- Drive project vehicles for transportation of project staff to implement field activities in project target countries;
- Prepare monthly summary of project vehiclesâ logbooks and share with the office administrative assistant;
- Ensure compliance with CIP driving policy in case of involvement in an accident;
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements Selection Criteria - Valid driverâs license;
- At least 3 years of experience required in similar positions with a safe driving record;
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
- Basic knowledge of car mechanics and ability to attend to minor repairs and maintenance of the vehicle in case of breakdown will be an added advantage;
- Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office;
- Ability to adapt to different work situations and work in a team;
- Experience in driving 4x4 vehicles over long distances and on rough terrain;
- Experience in working with international organisations is an added advantage;
- Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions in rural areas
- Ensure that project vehicles are kept clean and road worthy;
- Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill-in the Logbook properly;
- Ensure use of project vehicles is in compliance with CIP motor vehicle policy;
- Operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and always follow road safety standards;
- Conduct day-to-day vehicle checks on oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc. and timely report any noted defects to the Supervisor;
- Ensure regular maintenance and servicing of project vehicles with reputable service providers;
- Report accidents or incidents to the Supervisor in a timely manner;
- Drive project vehicles for transportation of project staff to implement field activities in project target countries;
- Prepare monthly summary of project vehiclesâ logbooks and share with the office administrative assistant;
- Ensure compliance with CIP driving policy in case of involvement in an accident;
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
- Basic knowledge of car mechanics and ability to attend to minor repairs and maintenance of the vehicle in case of breakdown will be an added advantage;
- Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office;
- Ability to adapt to different work situations and work in a team;
- Experience in driving 4x4 vehicles over long distances and on rough terrain;
- Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions in rural areas
- Valid driverâs license;
- At least 3 years of experience required in similar positions with a safe driving record;
- Experience in working with international organisations is an added advantage;
JOB-692ea20d3ff03 Vacancy title: Driver Jobs at: The International Potato Center (CIP) Deadline of this Job: Monday, December 8 2025 Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala | Uganda Summary Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: The International Potato Center (CIP) has been engaged as the Management Contractor, to provide technical backstopping and capacity building activities for SOSPPA. To support the implementation of project activities, CIP seeks to hire a dynamic driver to assist with project implementation of the GAFSP project in Uganda. Duties & Responsibilities: - Ensure that project vehicles are kept clean and road worthy;
- Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill-in the Logbook properly;
- Ensure use of project vehicles is in compliance with CIP motor vehicle policy;
- Operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and always follow road safety standards;
- Conduct day-to-day vehicle checks on oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc. and timely report any noted defects to the Supervisor;
- Ensure regular maintenance and servicing of project vehicles with reputable service providers;
- Report accidents or incidents to the Supervisor in a timely manner;
- Drive project vehicles for transportation of project staff to implement field activities in project target countries;
- Prepare monthly summary of project vehiclesâ logbooks and share with the office administrative assistant;
- Ensure compliance with CIP driving policy in case of involvement in an accident;
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements Selection Criteria - Valid driverâs license;
- At least 3 years of experience required in similar positions with a safe driving record;
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
- Basic knowledge of car mechanics and ability to attend to minor repairs and maintenance of the vehicle in case of breakdown will be an added advantage;
- Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office;
- Ability to adapt to different work situations and work in a team;
- Experience in driving 4x4 vehicles over long distances and on rough terrain;
- Experience in working with international organisations is an added advantage;
- Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions in rural areas
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Click Here to Apply Now
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