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3 Hub Driver jobs at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries | Apply Now
Are you looking for Driver jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in 3 Hub Driver jobs at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
About the Organisation
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is a Government Ministry charged with creating an enabling environment in the Agricultural Sector. It is commonly known as Ministry of Agriculture and carries out its role by enhancing crop production, improving food and nutrition security, widening export base and improved incomes of the farmers.
The Ministry is the overseer of the Agricultural sector where it formulates, reviews and implement national policies, plans, strategies, regulations and standards and enforce laws, regulations and standards along the value chain of crops, livestock and fisheries
Uganda
Full Time
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3 Hub Driver jobs at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Job Description
Job Title: Hub Driver – 3 Positions
Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Project Name: National Oil Palm Project (NOPP)
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Other Locations: Mayuge and Buvuma
The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received a loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards financing a ten-year National Oil Palm Project (NOPP). The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) as the Lead Project Agency, in partnership with other agencies, private sector and farmer Organisations.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Hub Plantation Manager, the Driver will be responsible for good care of the vehicle and its maintenance in sound mechanical condition.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Driving the vehicle as required, ensuring the safety of its passengers and contents;
Ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean and tidy;
Reporting when the vehicle is due for servicing and repairs;
Keeping and having safe custody of the vehicle;
Maintaining the log book for duties at the work station and in the field;
Complying with traffic regulations and procedures;
Ensuing that the vehicle is fueled at all times, that they have the correct levels of lubricants and that the tires have the recommended pressure levels
Assisting with the delivering of messages and documents;
Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the project vehicle in custody to the immediate supervisor;
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Hub Coordinator.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum of UCE Certificate with at least four passes including the English Language.
A valid Driving Permit of class CM and above.
Certificate in defensive driving is an added advantage
Training in vehicle mechanics is an added advantage
Fluency on oral and written English
At least five (5) years’ accident free proven experience with a reputable organization
Good human relations, sensitive, able to meet goals and accept responsibility.
General Qualifications
Hub Offices will have the general responsibility for management of Project activities, working closely with the NOPP PMU, District Local Government and Management of BIDCO/Its subsidiaries in respective hubs. The team will ensure that the project is implemented according to the Loan Agreement and within the Government regulations. The Hub team will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on the project implementation progress in respective Hubs. They will mobilize smallholder farmers to participate in oil palm production. They will provide technical support to the farmers in oil palm production and support access to production inputs by farmers. The team will keep accurate information and data on each of the farmers as required, including general farmer information, acreage, input amounts and value, to mention some.
The candidates for the positions should meet the following general qualifications:
be a Ugandan Citizen;
have general knowledge of project and business management with emphasis on work planning, budgeting and reporting;
be computer literate and well versed with the use of Word, Excel and internet;
be self-motivated and have the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines;
be fluent in English – written and oral and demonstrate excellent report writing skills;
possess advanced advocacy, communication and negotiation skills and ability to work as a team member;
be conversant with rural development strategies and gender equity;
have a working knowledge of GOU policies, operations and reforms;
How to Apply
Interested applicants are advised to write application letters to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, attach copies of their Curriculum Vitae and academic documents. The applications should be submitted to the Ministry Registry
Deadline: 17th November 2025
