Job Title: Driver
Company: UGANDA KEY POPULATIONS CONSORTIUM (UKPC)
Deadline: 8th May 2024, 5 PM EAT
About the role:
As a Driver at UKPC, you will be responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services to support the operations of our projects. Your duties will include driving project staff and visitors to various destinations, ensuring adherence to local traffic regulations, and maintaining the organisation’s vehicle(s) in optimal condition. This role requires meticulous attention to detail in tracking vehicle mileage, managing fuel consumption reports, and ensuring regular vehicle servicing. Your role is critical for the effective implementation of project activities.
Duration of Initial Contract: One Year
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- At least 5 years of proven experience as a driver, preferably in the development sector or similar environments.
- Strong familiarity with local road networks and traffic regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of vehicle mechanics and ability to perform minor repairs independently.
- Excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in mileage tracking and fuel reporting.
Language requirements:
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Fluency in one or more commonly spoken Ugandan vernacular languages is a plus.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates meeting the criteria should send their updated curriculum vitaes and cover letters to opportunities@ugandakpc.org. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 8th May 2024 at 5 PM EAT.
About UGANDA KEY POPULATIONS CONSORTIUM (UKPC):
UKPC is a vibrant, coordinated, diverse, intersectional community-led National Consortium of Key Populations (KPs) uniting KPs in Uganda. We pioneer the coordination of KP Programmes and collective organizing by KP groups towards better health, human rights, legal and policy frameworks, and socioeconomic justice and inclusion in Uganda. Formed on 19th July 2018, our primary aim is to collectively define and advocate for issues of common concern, including health and human rights, in response to shrinking resources and space for KP-led organizations.
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