Senior Driver job at International Labour Organization (ILO)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Sep-18
Location: kampala, Kampala, Uganda
Senior Driver 2025-09-17T20:49:06+00:00 International Labour Organization (ILO) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_6639/logo/International%20Labour%20Organization.png https://www.ilo.org/ FULL_TIME kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Public Administration, and Government Transportation & Logistics 2025-10-01T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Introduction Trade for Jobs Uganda is a five-year initiative (2025–2030) co-led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Using a market systems approach, the project leverages trade as a driver for decent job creation and income generation for women and men living in poverty in Uganda, by strengthening two high-potential sectors: dairy and tourism. The project will build toward national objectives and priorities on developing the production, productivity and value addition of both sectors, as outlined in the National Development Plan (NDP) IV (2025/26-2029/30).
It intends to do this for the project beneficiaries – women and men living in poverty, through: - Strengthening regional and global trade of dairy products and tourism services, with a focus on micro enterprises and SMEs
- Supporting private sector development for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including through value addition, diversification, enhancing competitiveness, and improving the business environment
- Engaging with Swedish companies to leverage their expertise, services, products and private investment potential
The project will adopt a market systems approach, as it is an approach that focuses on delivering long-term sustainable impact at scale. The approach is analysis-focused, partner driven, and driven by evidence-based adaptation.
What makes the approach for Trade for Jobs Uganda different is its unique focus on trade as a lever for decent job creation. While many development initiatives address employment or enterprise development in isolation, this project combines the ILO’s expertise in promoting decent work using a market systems approach with ITC’s deep experience in strengthening trade and MSME competitiveness. Together, the two organizations bring market systems lens to unlock trade-driven growth that delivers not just more jobs - but better, more secure and inclusive employment opportunities. The project will hire a driver to support the team in mission and day to day affairs of the office including logistic supports. Reporting lines The driver will report to the team leader, and under overall guidance of the Director of the ILO Country Office in CO-Dar es Salaam. The drivers will receive administrative and financial guidance and advice from Admin and Finance Assistants, operation officer, Security officer, Team Leader and ILO CO Dar es Salaam and office in Kampala.
Within the above context, the drivers will take responsibility of maintaining official cars, missions, daily travels with keeping logbook in line with work plans, ILO rules, regulations, policies and strategies, and in accordance with country programmes and administrative and financial procedures.
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader and the general guidance of the Director of ILO CO Dar es Salaam, the drivers will perform the following tasks: Description of Duties - Ensure the provision of safe and reliable driving services. Drive the Office Director, senior level officials, project team, and other authorized personnel and visitors. Meet officials and visitors at the airport including assisting, where necessary, with protocol, visa and customs formalities.
- Collect and deliver mail, pouch, documents and other items for official purposes .
- Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and documentation.
- Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc. to always keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition.
- Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in assigned vehicles.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident
- Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of (re)registration and insurance procedures for all the office vehicles.
- Keep updated of the security situation, risk and inform office for alternatives.
- Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores. Assist in the mailing, collection and distribution of documents and publications including to ministries and banks. Arrange to pay office telephone and other bills. Perform data entry duties.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and Director.
Required qualifications Education Secondary education, valid driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Experience At least three years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record. Preference will be given to the candidate who has experience of working with technical cooperation projects, UN organizations and Donors. Languages Excellent knowledge of English. Competencies - Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
- Good knowledge of local roads and conditions
- Good knowledge of chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
- Good knowledge of security issues
- Proven ability to keep accurate records of the use of vehicle
- Skills in minor vehicle repair
- Ability to use a GPS data recorder, report position, and operate all applicable UHF/VHF and other two-way communication devices
- Knowledge of general office procedures and ability to use standard office equipment.
- Basic computer skills to record information in IT systems
- Demonstrate polite, courteous and cooperative behaviour.
- Demonstrate high level of collegiality and cooperation, good team worker.
- Good knowledge of rules and procedures on vehicle management including maintenance of official vehicles and knowledge of mechanics and maintenance and repair of vehicles
- Defensive driving skills and ensuring the safety of passengers.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Ensure smooth functioning of the project administration, office management and operation support related functions, in close collaboration with other administrative and operation support staff, through the provision of management and administrative support to the project. This includes processing entitlements, issuance of contracts and maintenance of records and files Perform specialized finance support functions and services for operational and payment-related work for the project, including initiating and processing financial transactions and verifying that information and supporting documentation is in compliance with ILO financial rules and regulations, policies, procedures and applicable standards. Advise and assist project staff with interpretation of administrative rules, regulations and procedures. Make travel and hotel reservations, prepare travel authorizations and assemble information pertinent to the purpose of travel. Participate in the organization of special meetings and coordinate all important administrative arrangements for conducting workshops/seminars and trainings, as required by the project/programme. Maintain, contact and liaise with concerned technical units at Headquarters, ILO constituents, social partners’ organizations and UN agencies, to discuss planned activities and resolve sensitive matters. Prepare on own initiative correspondence and reports, as required, on general administrative or other related tasks, including those of a confidential nature. Prepare periodic administrative statistics, reports and correspondence. Brief and assist staff, experts and consultants on all aspects of administration-related matters. Provide interpretation of administrative rules, regulations and procedures. Review all incoming correspondence which requires action, make recommendations regarding the appropriate action to be taken, monitor deadlines for responses, follow up with various project/programme personnel and other organizational units on the submission of reports and correspondence. Prepare background information, detailed cost estimates, and periodic and ad hoc reports for use in programme and budget preparations. Participate in budget analysis and projections, as required. Provide information upon request. Carry out all operations required for expenditures under development cooperation funding, ensuring the most rational use of the funds. This includes making calculations, requesting funds, checking supporting justifying documents and making payments. Monitor accounts regarding allocations and expenditures and make adjustments to optimize utilization of the funds. Draft and clear administrative correspondence relative to budgetary matters to verify data, answer queries and obtain additional information. Provide guidance and supervise the work of junior administrative and/or other support staff. Arrange for the local procurement, maintenance and safekeeping of equipment, furniture, vehicles, and supplies for the office, as well as the maintenance and security of office premises. Register suppliers, prepare purchase orders as well as goods and service contracts Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the TL. Secondary education, valid driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Experience At least three years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record. Preference will be given to the candidate who has experience of working with technical cooperation projects, UN organizations and Donors. JOB-68cb1ec221bca Vacancy title:
Senior Driver Jobs at:
International Labour Organization (ILO) Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 1 2025 Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Introduction Trade for Jobs Uganda is a five-year initiative (2025–2030) co-led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Using a market systems approach, the project leverages trade as a driver for decent job creation and income generation for women and men living in poverty in Uganda, by strengthening two high-potential sectors: dairy and tourism. The project will build toward national objectives and priorities on developing the production, productivity and value addition of both sectors, as outlined in the National Development Plan (NDP) IV (2025/26-2029/30).
It intends to do this for the project beneficiaries – women and men living in poverty, through: - Strengthening regional and global trade of dairy products and tourism services, with a focus on micro enterprises and SMEs
- Supporting private sector development for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including through value addition, diversification, enhancing competitiveness, and improving the business environment
- Engaging with Swedish companies to leverage their expertise, services, products and private investment potential
The project will adopt a market systems approach, as it is an approach that focuses on delivering long-term sustainable impact at scale. The approach is analysis-focused, partner driven, and driven by evidence-based adaptation.
What makes the approach for Trade for Jobs Uganda different is its unique focus on trade as a lever for decent job creation. While many development initiatives address employment or enterprise development in isolation, this project combines the ILO’s expertise in promoting decent work using a market systems approach with ITC’s deep experience in strengthening trade and MSME competitiveness. Together, the two organizations bring market systems lens to unlock trade-driven growth that delivers not just more jobs - but better, more secure and inclusive employment opportunities. The project will hire a driver to support the team in mission and day to day affairs of the office including logistic supports. Reporting lines The driver will report to the team leader, and under overall guidance of the Director of the ILO Country Office in CO-Dar es Salaam. The drivers will receive administrative and financial guidance and advice from Admin and Finance Assistants, operation officer, Security officer, Team Leader and ILO CO Dar es Salaam and office in Kampala.
Within the above context, the drivers will take responsibility of maintaining official cars, missions, daily travels with keeping logbook in line with work plans, ILO rules, regulations, policies and strategies, and in accordance with country programmes and administrative and financial procedures.
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader and the general guidance of the Director of ILO CO Dar es Salaam, the drivers will perform the following tasks: Description of Duties - Ensure the provision of safe and reliable driving services. Drive the Office Director, senior level officials, project team, and other authorized personnel and visitors. Meet officials and visitors at the airport including assisting, where necessary, with protocol, visa and customs formalities.
- Collect and deliver mail, pouch, documents and other items for official purposes .
- Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and documentation.
- Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc. to always keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition.
- Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in assigned vehicles.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident
- Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of (re)registration and insurance procedures for all the office vehicles.
- Keep updated of the security situation, risk and inform office for alternatives.
- Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores. Assist in the mailing, collection and distribution of documents and publications including to ministries and banks. Arrange to pay office telephone and other bills. Perform data entry duties.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and Director.
Required qualifications Education Secondary education, valid driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Experience At least three years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record. Preference will be given to the candidate who has experience of working with technical cooperation projects, UN organizations and Donors. Languages Excellent knowledge of English. Competencies - Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
- Good knowledge of local roads and conditions
- Good knowledge of chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
- Good knowledge of security issues
- Proven ability to keep accurate records of the use of vehicle
- Skills in minor vehicle repair
- Ability to use a GPS data recorder, report position, and operate all applicable UHF/VHF and other two-way communication devices
- Knowledge of general office procedures and ability to use standard office equipment.
- Basic computer skills to record information in IT systems
- Demonstrate polite, courteous and cooperative behaviour.
- Demonstrate high level of collegiality and cooperation, good team worker.
- Good knowledge of rules and procedures on vehicle management including maintenance of official vehicles and knowledge of mechanics and maintenance and repair of vehicles
- Defensive driving skills and ensuring the safety of passengers.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: high school Job application procedure Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
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