Hub Drivers - Mayuge job at Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries

Driver (3)

Reporting to the Hub Plantation Manager, the Driver will be responsible for good care of the vehicle and its maintenance in sound mechanical condition.

Key responsibilities:

1. Driving the vehicle as required, ensuring the safety of its passengers and contents;
2. Ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean and tidy;

• Reporting when the vehicle is due for servicing and repairs;

1. Keeping and having safe custody of the vehicle;
2. Maintaining the log book for duties at the work station and in the field;
3. Complying with traffic regulations and procedures;

• Ensuing that the vehicle is fueled at all times, that they have the correct levels of lubricants and that the tires have the recommended pressure levels
• Assisting with the delivering of messages and documents;

1. Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the project vehicle in custody to the immediate supervisor;
2. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Hub Coordinator.

Specific Qualifications

1. Minimum of UCE Certificate with at least four passes including the English Language.
2. A valid Driving Permit of class CM and above.
3. Certificate in defensive driving is an added advantage
4. Training in vehicle mechanics is an added advantage
5. Fluency on oral and written English
6. At least five (5) years’ accident free proven experience with a reputable organization
7. Good human relations, sensitive, able to meet goals and accept responsibility.a

• Planning, executing, and reporting on project implementation progress in respective Hubs
• Mobilizing smallholder farmers to participate in oil palm production
• Providing technical support to farmers in oil palm production
• Supporting access to production inputs by farmers
• Keeping accurate information and data on each farmer as required

• Project and business management
• Work planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Computer literacy with Word, Excel, and internet
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Fluency in English - written and oral
• Advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills
• Teamwork and gender equity knowledge
• Knowledge of GOU policies and operations

• Ugandan Citizen
• General knowledge of project and business management
• Computer literate
• Self-motivated with initiative
• Fluent in English with excellent report writing skills
• Advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills
• Rural development and gender equity knowledge
• Knowledge of GOU policies and reforms