Driver

Job overview

The office driver is responsible for providing safe and dependable transportation for staff, consultants, visitors, and other authorized passengers within Uganda. The role also includes helping people get in and out of the vehicle when needed, along with handling routine care, cleaning, and upkeep of the assigned vehicle.

Key duties

• Drive Country Office staff, consultants, and visitors to approved destinations.
• Keep the vehicle safe, clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, inspections, brake checks, and tire pressure monitoring.
• Coordinate major repairs when the vehicle needs them.
• Make sure all vehicle-related paperwork and items are current and complete, including insurance, log records, and required spare parts.
• Organize travel routes and vehicle needs based on planned movements or last-minute office requests.
• Ensure passengers follow road safety rules at all times.
• Handle special errands such as collecting or delivering items as instructed.
• Provide protective support to clients when operating in higher-risk areas, if required.
• Complete any other related duties assigned by management.

Supervision and work context

Routine work is carried out under general supervision, while new tasks or special assignments are guided more closely and reviewed periodically. Day-to-day contact is mainly with office personnel and other authorized individuals using the office vehicle.

Education and experience

A High School Diploma or Uganda Advanced Education Certificate (UACE) is required. The role calls for at least 5 years of experience driving a project vehicle, preferably with a donor-funded organization. Applicants should also have a defensive driving certificate, a valid driving license, and a clean driving record. Experience operating large vehicles is an added advantage, or a comparable mix of training and experience may be considered.

Physical and technical requirements

The job involves frequent driving with authorized passengers and the ability to remain on the road for long periods. The driver should be able to sit and stand for extended stretches and occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 5 lbs. The role also requires use of a personal computer or laptop, Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams, a mobile phone, and standard office equipment.

Travel requirements

This position requires daily domestic driving.

Compensation and hiring terms

The expected basic salary range for this role is UGX 16,000,000 to 20,000,000 per year. Final offers may vary based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, market rates, and available budget.

The position summary is intended to describe the main duties and does not limit or guarantee the exact tasks that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as an employment contract, and management may update or revise it at any time.

Equal opportunity and safeguarding

The organization is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The organization is committed to preventing abuse, exploitation, and harassment, including sexual abuse and exploitation, in all workplaces and programs. All personnel, including staff and volunteers, must follow this commitment and sign the code of conduct. Employment offers are subject to screening checks such as reference verification, criminal record checks, and terrorism finance checks. The organization also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and may request information from previous employers regarding substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation, or harassment during prior employment. Applicants acknowledge these recruitment steps and consent to the screening process by applying.

Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, may be considered in line with applicable state and local laws.

Additional information

The organization will never ask for a career-site username or password and will never request money, goods, or services during any stage of the application, recruitment, or employment process. Questions or concerns about correspondence can be directed to [email protected].

The organization also supports employee wellbeing through a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and policies that encourage a healthy work-life balance.