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Mercy Corps Driver Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Mercy Corps Uganda looking for “Driver”.

Applicants with a UCE (O-Level) certificate may apply on or before April 09, 2024.

Mercy Corps was formed in 1991 to address the long-term conservation of the mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) and its regional afromontane forest habitat in the Virunga Bwindi Landscape. Our aim has been to work together as a single gorilla conservation program in order to expand and consolidate the successes of the Mountain Gorilla Project and other initiatives at a regional level.

The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on March 25, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Driver to be based in Yumbe, Uganda.

Recruiter	Mercy Corps
Position	Driver
Location	Yumbe, Uganda
Country	Uganda
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	UCE (O-Level) certificate
Experience Required	Minimum Four years
Application Deadline	April 09, 2024

Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2024

Essential Job Responsibilities

Operate MC Vehicles as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations.
Check the vehicle conditions before and after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to the transport management.
Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor.
Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use always.
Assist, as required, with logistics in the office daily workloads.
Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis.
Do the regular service and maintenance of vehicles and motor bikes.
Undertake field assignments as assigned.
Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation.

Position in Organization:

Position: DRIVER
Location: Yumbe, Mercy Corps field office
Position Status: Full Time, Regular
Salary Level: Grade 2
Minimum Salary: 1,306,896

Qualification:

Must have a UCE (O-Level) certificate.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience driving 4WD vehicles.
Certificate in defensive driving is essential.
Valid class B drivers’ license as a minimum and good experience driving 4X4 vehicles.
Knowledge of driving in less secure and harsh environment
Must be knowledgeable and obedient to the traffic and safety act of Uganda.
Good understanding of English is required both written and spoken
Must be a native of Westnile with fluency in local language .
Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community.
Must know NGO vehicle policies and regulations.
Must know what preventative maintenance is required for their vehicle.
Must know basic first aid techniques.
Must know the actions to be taken in the event of an accident.
Must be able to change a wheel and do minor repairs and vehicle servicing.
Must know how to use all accessories such as HF / VHF radios, winches etc.
Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required.