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Driver - SAYE job at Heifer International | Apply Now
Jinja, Uganda
Full Time
Are you looking for driver jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Driver - SAYE job at Heifer International
About the Organisation
Heifer International is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty by empowering smallholder farmers and communities through sustainable agriculture and economic development. With a strong reputation for transforming lives through innovative livestock donation programs, training, and market access initiatives, Heifer has received global recognition for its impact-driven approach.
The organization fosters a collaborative and purpose-driven work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a chance to make a lasting difference in communities. Job opportunities span across project management, agricultural development, finance, and social impact roles, with flexible and field-based work arrangements to maximize outreach.
Founded in 1944, Heifer International has evolved from a simple livestock donation initiative into a global leader in sustainable development, integrating technology, climate-smart agriculture, and inclusive value chains to drive economic transformation. Operating in over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, Heifer’s reach extends to millions of families striving for self-reliance. The organization is built on core values of accountability, transparency, sustainability, and community-driven development, ensuring that interventions create lasting change.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Heifer partners with governments, private sectors, and grassroots organizations to enhance food security, climate resilience, and women's economic empowerment. More information about its mission and programs can be found at www.heifer.org.
Heifer International (Heifer) is a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to ending world hunger, poverty and saving the earth. HI works with resource limited families around the globe to become self-reliant. Since it begun in 1944, Heifer International has worked directly with 7 million families in more than 125 countries.
About SAYE Project:
Heifer International, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation (MCF), is implementing the SAYE project in 11 districts (Jinja, Mayuge, Iganga, Kamuli, Kaliro, Namutumba, Bugweri, Luuka, Buyende, Namayingo, and Bugiri) in the Busoga sub-region. The project is implemented by Heifer in a consortium with four partners: Enhancing University Responsiveness to Agribusiness Development Ltd (CURAD), Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME), Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSDU), and ASIGMA Group. The project focuses on addressing market system barriers for youth transition to work while building and strengthening systems and structures as enablers for youth to secure dignified and fulfilling work. The intervention aims to reach 250,000 young people aged 16-35 years (70% female and 30% male), including 3% of youth with disabilities. Out of the total reached, 175,000 youth will transition into dignified and fulfilling work within agribusiness enterprises in priority value chains of poultry, horticulture, oilseeds, dairy, and beef. The project goal is to improve the socio-economic well-being and resilience of young people in the Busoga sub-region by 2029.
Job Title
Driver - SAYE job at Heifer International
Heifer International
Job Description
Job Title: Driver – SAYE
Organisation: Heifer International (Heifer)
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
The role of the driver will be to support Heifer International and its implementing partner organisations to successfully implement the SAYE project in the Busoga region by ensuring proper maintenance of vehicles, safe and timely transportation of project officers, visitors, goods as well as running office errands.
Employee will work closely with the cluster administrative assistants to ensure that all permits and insurance are kept up to date.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Effective Project Delivery (100%)
Provide transport and delivery services to the project.
Keep passengers safe at all times through defensive driving, timely servicing, and ensuring the vehicle is fully functional, including having a repair kit, spare tires, and a first aid box.
Monitor the vehicle’s condition, identify repairs early, and report them to the cluster administrative assistant.
Accurately record travels, maintenance, and repairs in the vehicle logbook.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness at all times.
Strictly observe traffic rules, regulations, and maximum speed limits as prescribed by Uganda’s traffic laws.
Ensure the vehicle has valid insurance, which is clearly displayed at all times.
Ensure the vehicle logbook and log sheets are available in each vehicle.
Ensure the security of all vehicle tools.
Perform daily errands, such as collecting and delivering documents, making bank deposits, and refueling the vehicle according to the fuel schedule.
Assist with routine office tasks when needed, including photocopying, binding, moving furniture, and shredding.
Be familiar with and adhere to the motor vehicle usage policy.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.
Certificate in defensive driving from a registered driving institute.
8 years of driving experience preferably 5 years of which are within the NGO or International Sector.
Valid driver’s permit with classes B, BE, C, and C1.
Key Behavioural Competencies:
Accountability
Professional Excellence
Humility
Customer Orientation
Empathy
Innovation
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
Click the "Apply Now Button" Below to submit your Application
Deadline: 26th November 2024
