Call for Applications – Driver

Duty Station: Busoga Sub Region- Kamuli District

Reports to: Programme and Administrative Assistant

UWONET is searching for a Driver to support the GBV Prevention and response programme in
Busoga Sub Region- Kamuli District. Please find below and attached the details of the vacancy:
Deadline – 7th July 2024
Application and CV including three references with contact details and copies of academic and
professional testimonials by email to: applications@uwonet.or.ug. Addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Women’s Network,
Plot 710, Bbuye Kigoowa, Mirembe Close, Ntinda
P. O. Box 27991,
Kampala.

Any inquiries should be submitted through the email addresses listed above. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate should be able to start
immediately.
Under the supervision of the Programme and Administrative Assistant, the position will perform
the following functions:

1. The Driver will provide transport and logistics services to staff, project stakeholders, and
   maintenance of UWONET Vehicles in line with the Administrative Guidelines, rules, and
   regulations.
2. Maintaining vehicles in road worthy condition and fuel them whenever necessary and report
   major mechanical faults and accidents that require management action in line with UWONET
   Transport Policy.
3. Transport staff and authorized person(s) to a required destination and deliver mails or goods
   to the specified destinations according to organization requirements.
4. Transport and deliver suppliers and equipment from various locations.
5. Help mobilize/collect required paperwork to and from district for further reviews.
6. Maintain and update trip movement records (e.g. logbooks, fuel cards, etc.) and account for
   funds spent on driving operations in line with the institutional accounting and compliance
   procedures and reporting requirements.
7. Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and the image of UWONET to the public in line with
   the organizational requirements and the Uganda road safety guidelines.
8. Prepare monthly vehicle and fuel reconciliation reports of the allocated vehicle.
9. Assist in identifying and carrying out minor motor vehicle repairs.
10. Support and work with project teams while conducting meetings and workshops

Minimum qualifications, and Job requirements.

• Minimum of O – level certificate.
• A valid driving permit with B and D1 classes.
• Knowledge of first aid.
• Knowledge of fleet and logistics management will be an added advantage.
• Training in Vehicle Mechanics & Maintenance with a Certificate in Defensive driving.
• Proven experience in fleet management.