Driver(National Agricultural Research Organisation)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Driver
Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Job location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 31st December 2013
About NARO:
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Project On International Agriculture (KOPIA. In execution of iits tenets and in tandem with national interest in addressing the vast issues of agriculture, KOPIA seeks to candidates to fill the position above.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Undertaking routine and preventive maintenance of motor vehicle by checking and toping up the level of petrol, oil, water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the vehicle
•     Regular cleaning and polishing of the vehicle changing tyres as well as making minor repairs or adjustments
•     Maintaining records of the motor vehicle on dairy activities showing journey, mileage, petrol, oil and signature of authorizing officer to account for all the journeys made.
•     Taking the motor vehicle for major service or repair in accordance to planned preventive maintenance schedule or insurance accident report
•     Performing miscellaneous errands such as collecting and delivering mail and other items as well as buying goods, supplies and consumer items.
•     Observing traffic and safety precautions in order to prevent accidents and to avoid traffic violations.
•     In case, it is required to drive before or after working hours, and even weekends under given circumstances

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•   The applicant should possess a Valid Driving permit without any endorsements
•   Possess a Uganda certificate of education (“A” Level) with a pass in English Language
•   At least five years’ experience in driving car/vans
•   Ability to communicate well in English

How to Apply:
All those suitably qualified and interested should submit his/her application together with CV and academic transcripts to KOPIA office. Please clearly indicate your telephone contact and e-mail address. Send to:
Dr. Jee, Hyeong-Jin     
E-mail: hjjee1126@gmail.com
OR
The Director,
National Agricultural Research Laboratories – Kawanda
P. O. Box 7065, Kampala. Uganda
karidir@imul.com