Fleet & Security Assistant job at Food for the Hungry (FH)

About Organisation:

Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.

Job Summary:

The Fleet & Security Assistant provides safe driving services, supports fleet operations, and assists security coordination for FH programs in Karamoja. The role focuses on safe transport of staff and assets, accurate fleet documentation, fuel and maintenance tracking, motorcycle oversight, and basic security support (guard checks, incident reporting, movement tracking, and staff briefings), in close coordination with the Administration & Supply Chain Officer and the Security Focal Point (SFP). The position is field heavy, requires excellent knowledge of Karamoja terrain, and strict adherence to FH policies, donor rules, and Uganda traffic laws.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: As the Project Manager your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):

• Driving and maintaining FHU vehicles
• Fleet Records, Fuel & Maintenance (AP Level)
• Security Monitoring, Update and Reporting
• Self-Development

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in a relevant Course
• UACE or UCE will be accepted based on work experience.
• A University Degree in Business Administration/Logistics or an equivalent is an added advantage
• Must have a valid driving permit (class DL) with at least 5 years driving experience.
• Minimum 3 years in previous experience as a fleet officer or logistician, preferably with an NGO; proven experience in fleet and office administration

Job Level Specifications

• Must have good analytical and report writing skills.
• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Good interpersonal Skills and team spirit
• Committed to the Food for the Hungry Values, Vision and Purpose
• Well organized and good planning skills;
• Ability to solve problems, take initiative and planning of tasks;
• Proven experience in delivering high level customer service in a fleet management environment;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of fleet policy and reporting requirements;
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

• Driving and maintaining FHU vehicles
• Fleet Records, Fuel & Maintenance (AP Level)
• Security Monitoring, Update and Reporting
• Self-Development

• Good analytical and report writing skills.
• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Good interpersonal Skills and team spirit
• Committed to the Food for the Hungry Values, Vision and Purpose
• Well organized and good planning skills;
• Ability to solve problems, take initiative and planning of tasks;
• Proven experience in delivering high level customer service in a fleet management environment;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of fleet policy and reporting requirements;
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

• Diploma in a relevant Course
• UACE or UCE will be accepted based on work experience.
• A University Degree in Business Administration/Logistics or an equivalent is an added advantage
• Must have a valid driving permit (class DL) with at least 5 years driving experience.
• Minimum 3 years in previous experience as a fleet officer or logistician, preferably with an NGO; proven experience in fleet and office administration
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.