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Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The Hunger Project has been working in Uganda since 1999 and is currently empowering community partners to end their own hunger and poverty. Through its integrated approach to rural development, the Epicenter Strategy, The Hunger Project is working with community partners to successfully access the basic services needed to lead lives of self-reliance and achieve internationally agreed-upon markers of success, such as the Millennium Development Goals.
The Hunger Project — Uganda (THP-U) is part of the Global Hunger Project. THP has been implementing integrated Gender Focused Community Led Development (GFCLD) programs since 1999, and so far, has presence in 10 districts in Uganda; in which THP-U has empowered 12 clusters of rural communities! villages known as Epicenters to end their own hunger and poverty through the Epicenter strategy.
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Transport Officer - Youth Ending Hunger Project job at The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U)
The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U)
Job Description
Job Title: Transport Officer - Youth Ending Hunger Project
Organisation: The Hunger Project - Uganda (THP-U)
Duty Station: Nwoya and Amuru, Uganda
Under the supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, the Transport Officer will ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services to authorized personnel, and the delivery/collection of mail, documents and other important items.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Drive the Project vehicles safely in accordance to Uganda laws
Maintain the project vehicles including conducting periodic checks on the condition of the vehicle and reporting any suspected mechanical faults.
Maintain the vehicle in a clean and excellent mechanical condition.
Take responsibility for the tools and loose equipment in the vehicle.
Maintain the vehicle logbook as instructed by the Fleet Supervisor.
Ensure security of the vehicle while on duty including safe parking.
Checking the vehicle routinely and compiling service reports.
All other related duties as assigned.

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RESIDENTIAL

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COMMERCIAL

SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL

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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A minimum qualification of UCE Certificate. Qualification above this will be an added advantage.
Must have a valid driving permit with classes B and CM.
Specialised training and skill in automobile / vehicle maintenance will be an added advantage.
Training and skills in and first aid administration will be an added advantage.
Applicants should have at least a minimum of three (3) years driving experience with driving record justified with recommendation letter(s) from the former employer(s)
A defensive driving certification from a well-recognized training institution is an added advantage.
Clean driving record.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good Team player.
Public relations and customer care
Time management
Flexibility
Fluent in English.
How to Apply
Please forward letters of interest, salary expectations, CV and certified academic certificates/transcripts by email to: uganda.personnel@thp.org addressed to the Country Director, The Hunger Project- Uganda, P.O Box 26393, Kampala. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Deadline: 30th January 2025 by 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.