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Kitgum, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline:

May 14, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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About the Organisation

RTI is an independent, nonprofit institute that provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients worldwide.

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI's experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world.

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Driver job at RTI International

Job Description

The USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience Activity(B4R) provides technical assistance to communities, the government of Uganda, and the private sector, to conserve and manage biodiversity in target ecosystems for lasting environmental and economic sustainability and increased community and household resilience. The Activity works closely with key government agencies including the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the National Forestry Authority (NFA) in five target landscapes of Kidepo, Murchison, Budongo, Lake Mburo areas, Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve and Kyambura Wildlife Reserve within Queen Elizabeth landscape.
Under the supervision of the Field Operations Officer, the position is to drive, maintain, and manage the project vehicle for the USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience (B4R) Activity within the allocated project scope.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drive the project vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in accordance to project rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles.
Transport project staff and materials in Greater Kidepo Valley Landscape and the regions of
Maintain the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and chassis.
Ensure that tires are in good working conditions at all time, and that spare tire is in good
Ensure that vehicle usage log is updated on a daily basis and submitted on a monthly
Ensure that fuel consumption report is submitted as
Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that fluids (water, oil, fuel, washer liquid, etc.) levels are at required levels.
Report any damage or accident to the supervisor
Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in
Carry out project errands as required.

Qualifications and Competencies

Secondary schooling desirable
5 years of experience in driving a project vehicle, preferably for a USAID or other donor project
Valid driver’s license in good standing
Defensive driving certificate

Core Competencies

Good knowledge of the Project activity areas (Karamoja region) and the current conditions of roads and highways.
Knowledge of the local language is also required.
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle
Knowledge of radio, email, telephone, and other
Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and
Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds/temperaments.
Flexibility to fit into often changing prorities
Quick and accurate visual judgment.