Vacancy title:
Project Driver

Jobs at:
Private Sector Foundation Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 31 2025

Duty Station:
Private Sector Foundation Uganda; Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, October 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Government of the Republic of Uganda has been allocated grant funds (the “Grant”) from the World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) towards implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payments under contracts for individual consulting services. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable women entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises in targeted locations, including host and refugee communities. The Project is being implemented jointly by Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD) and Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). PSFU is implementing Sub-Components 1c, 2b, 2c and 4b of the Project, through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

PSFU now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions under the PCU:

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR DRIVERS 

Background

Government of the Republic of Uganda has been allocated grant funds (the "Grant") from the

World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the "Bank") towards implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The Project Development Objective is to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable women entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises in targeted locations, including host and refugee communities. Private Sector Foundation Uganda will implement the Project jointly with Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD).

                       Position:         Project Driver

                       Location:    Private Sector Foundation Uganda; Kampala

                       Reports to:     Project Administrator

Duration:        The assignment shall be for a period of 2 years subject to probation period of six months.

Job Purpose and Scope:

The Project Driver work involves providing reliable safe driving services to the project operations staff and consultants ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver must demonstrate a client-oriented approach with high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and ability to work with

people of different cultural backgrounds.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services by driving office vehicles for transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other confidential duties including upcountry activities under the authorization of the supervisor.
2. Maintain on a day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle assigned to you to ensure it is in good mechanical condition at all times. i.e. timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, changes of oil, battery, brakes, tyres, car washing e.t.c
3. Ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory and map of the city/country including distances, first aid kit,

necessary spare parts and that parking fees are promptly settled.

1. Ensure cost saving through proper use of vehicle, accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
2. Drive visitors and consultants as assigned.

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1. Ensure maximum security for the vehicle (s) at all times
2. Ensure that rules, policies and regulations are adhered to in the event that the vehicle is involved in an accident.
3. Take proper measurement and calculation to reduce potential security threats to project staff of property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
4. Ensure the vehicle(s) meet the minimum traffic requirements to be fit on the road and ensure that steps required by rules and regulations pertaining to driving are adhered to at

all times.

1. Inform the supervisor immediately about mechanical problems which result from normal use and accident or theft immediately to both the Project Administrator and police
2. Undertake any other duties incidental to the above as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

  a) A Ugandan national

1. A minimum of O' level certificate (UCE)
2. At least 5 years of driving experience in the Country with a clean record.
3. Must possess a valid Driver's license with minimum DL class.
4. Possession of a certificate in motor vehicle maintenance and defensive driving will be an added advantage.
5. A person of high integrity, honesty and versatility.

Outputs

1. Well Maintained Project car in good condition and ensuring regular service
2. Updated and filled car logbook.
3. Ensure that insurance cover is up to date and parking fees are all settled promptly. d) Time keeping at all times.

e) Ensuring that all journeys taken are authorized by responsible officers.

Details of the scope of services, deliverables, qualifications, experience, contract and reporting arrangements can be found at www.psfuganda.org. 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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Application Procedure

Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, and a copy of Academic Certificates and Transcripts to demonstrate qualifications and experience. Applications should be received by 5:00pm on October 31, 2025, at the address below. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Contact Information

The Project Coordinator
Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project
Private Sector Foundation Uganda
Plot 43 Nakasero Road
P O Box 7683
KAMPALA
Tel: 0312263850
Email: growpsfu.org.ug