Driver job at International Trade Centre (ITC) | Apply Now

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid driver’s license is required.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Note: A university degree may be accepted in lieu of the years of relevant experience. Experience working with technical cooperation projects is desirable. Experience working with UN Common System offices, field missions, embassies, ministries, consulates, other international organizations, or NGOs is desirable is desirable

COMPETENCIES: ITC core values: Professionalism, Integrity, Respect for Diversity: Professionalism: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; familiarity with frequently traveled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers. Ability to undertake minor vehicle repair. Ability to lift and carry mailbags and boxes. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of any other language(s) spoken in Uganda is an asset.