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Driver job at The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) | Apply Now
Are you looking for driver jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Driver job at The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
About the Organisation
The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD), in partnership with six implementing organizations — African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN), Omia Agribusiness, Agromax, Tropical Institute of Development Innovations (TRIDI), Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT), and Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) — and in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, will implement a transformative five-year program titled “Sustainable Inclusive Youth Employment Pathways (SIYEP)”.
The SIYEP program is part of the Young Africa Works Strategy and aims to tackle youth unemployment among young women in West Nile, Karamoja, Acholi, Central, and Western Uganda. The initiative targets to directly reach 258,000 young women, including 7% refugees and 5% young women with disabilities (YWWDs). The goal is to transition 90% of participants into employment, and ensure 70% secure dignified and fulfilling work.
Key interventions will include institutional capacity building, market-relevant training, skilling, incubation, and improved access to capital and markets. Implementation will engage Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, local artisans, and incubation centers, working closely with both local and central government entities such as:
Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES)
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD)
National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB)
Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT)
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
NGOs, CBOs, and existing Young Africa Works partners
AFARD is seeking qualified and competent professionals to fill the positions listed below.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Driver job at The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
Job Description
Position: Driver
Reporting to: Administrative Assistant
Employment Terms: Full time; Fixed Term: 5- years renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Job Overview:
Responsible for providing safe, secure, timely transportation for program staff and visitors in strict adherence to Ugandan traffic and road safety laws and ensuring general maintenance of motor vehicles.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Ensure the full functionality of the vehicle including fully operational repair kit, spare tyres, fire extinguisher, first aid box. etc.
Drives assigned passengers and being on call all the times (night, on weekends and public holidays).
Delivers messages, documents and letters as required.
Liaises with Administrative Assistant on fuel allocation.
Notifies the Administrative Assistant to renew vehicle licenses and insurances.
Maintains a functional and accurate logbook.
Ensure the cleanness of the vehicle both inside and outside.
Reports service and replacement of worn-down vehicle parts to the Administrative Assistant.
Checks the vehicle routinely; compiles service reports and ensures that the vehicle is serviced as scheduled.
Report any accidents immediately to the office and nearest police station
Any other duty assigned and or delegated by the line manager.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A minimum of O’ level certificate with at least a pass in English.
Certificate in defensive driving.
A minimum of at least 5 years of driving experience in an NGO setting.
No more than 30 years.
Must have a National ID.
Should have a valid driving permit of Class B and D1 or DL.
Time conscious and self-motivated.
Should have good customer care and public relations.
How to Apply
Application Guidelines
Interested applicants should submit the following documents as one combined PDF file:
A signed application letter
A two-page motivation letter
Copies of relevant academic and experience credentials
A comprehensive CV with names and daytime contacts of three referees
Daytime phone contact numbers
All applications must be addressed to:
The Human Resources Office
And sent via email to procurement@afard.net no later than May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email.
Important Notes:
Qualified female candidates and refugees are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Applicants must be available for immediate engagement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Successful applicants must undergo comprehensive screening, including checks for criminal records, child protection violations, sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. By applying, you consent to these checks.
