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Job Summary

Job Title:
Fleet Assistant – ASK Project
Employer:
Plan International
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Procurement Jobs
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Tuesday, 13 January 2026

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Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.

Full-time

Deadline: 

13 Jan 2026

Fleet Assistant – ASK Project Job at Plan International

Plan International

Job Description

The Fleet Assistant provides transport services for staff and visitors; the job holder may interact with key external stakeholders in the course of performing her/his duties.

The Fleet Assistant is required to think ahead in order to envision the best route, anticipate hazards, and to attend to the needs of travellers.

Good levels of proactivity are required (including informing staff or visitors in advance that they have been assigned to transport them, after the schedule is sent out) for ensuring that vehicles are properly maintained and in good condition.

The main challenge faced by the Fleet Assistants is the poor quality of driving generally in Uganda and the high degree of hazards presented by road conditions and other drivers. This requires the job holder to:

  • Demonstrate skill in ‘defensive driving’, anticipating hazards and taking swift evasive action
  • Drive in accordance with the rules of the road and good practice in road/vehicle safety, even when other drivers do not comply
  • Take responsibility for the safety, security and wellbeing of passengers; having the assertiveness to stop and address an issue as required.
  • Remain discreet and desist from being distracted with passenger conversations.
  • Manage their time effectively, especially in delivery or transportation roles, to meet deadlines and ensure efficient operations

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

KRA 1: Transport Services

  • Ensure the provision of transport services that will support PIU’s staff in a safe, healthy, secure and environmentally sensitive manner
  • Drive vehicles carefully and safely in accordance with the traffic laws and regulations of Uganda, safety precautions and PIU policies and procedures including the fleet management manual
  • Plan and follow efficient routes, using maps, navigation systems, or their knowledge of the area to ensure timely arrivals.
  • Maintain record of travel appointments and airport pick-ups for Staff and officials, daily mileage and fuel consumption
  • Provide customer service, assisting passengers with loading and unloading cargo, and maintaining a professional and courteous demeanour
  • Give attention to the physical wellbeing of passengers, providing comfort breaks and other assistance as required; at all times treating passengers with courtesy and friendliness
  • Deal professionally with requests, concerns and complaints according to best practices in customer care to provide better transport services
  • Follow all driver regulations, all passengers are wearing seatbelts and ensure the vehicle is parked correctly and in a safe location (inside Plan compound).

KRA 2: Vehicle Management

  • Ensure proper maintenance and management of PIU’s vehicles; In collaboration with the Logistics Administration Coordinator, ensure the procurement of all the goods and services necessary for timely and environmentally sensitive completion of PIU’s fleet:
  • Carry out daily assessment of the vehicle using the approved checklist to ensure they in good working order, safe, roadworthy, and compliant with regulatory and internal standards and report damage or malfunction of the vehicles to the Administration team for action
  • Ensuring that vehicles are equipped with all necessary breakdown and safety equipment and that such are in full working order
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle in order to uphold the image of PIU and for the convenience of the users
  • Monitor vehicle due date servicing and report on any need for repair
  • Serve as the contact person for vehicle repairs and servicing and review invoices and services reports before they are submitted for payment
  • Follow up to ensure that maintenance work is done on time and inspect vehicles after repair or maintenance work has been completed to ensure that repairs are completed satisfactorily to the required standard

KRA 3: Logistics Support

  • In collaboration with the Supply Chain Coordinator, provide logistical support necessary for timely completion of PIU’s projects:
  • Provide logistical support to office management tasks such as handling of goods, paper work including creation of purchase requests for vehicle maintenance, participating in and arranging meetings and events, Coordination of vehicle movements and travel schedules.
  • Collect, deliver official mails, packages, goods, equipment etc to respective destinations in good condition, within the agreed-upon timeframe and ensure they are signed for and acknowledged by the recipient
  • Monitor safety and custody of cargo carried to minimize losses and damage of property while in transit in accordance with the PIU fleet management policy and the Road Safety Act.
  • Serve as the contact person for vehicle repairs and servicing and review invoices and services reports before they are submitted for payment

KRA 4: Reporting

  • Ensure vehicle records are kept up to date, and timely reports submitted:
  • Maintain accurate and up to date records of fleet related tasks including official trip movements, daily mileage logs, fuel consumed and maintenance schedules
  • Prepare weekly vehicle inspection report, fuel reconciliations and monthly fuel accountabilities to aid payment to the service provider
  • Promptly report any vehicle malfunctions, damages, or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel/supervisor so that appropriate action is taken
  • Document any accidents, near misses, or other incidents that occur while driving. This includes gathering information about the event, involved parties, and any damages or injuries.

KRA 5: Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion

  • Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

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