Project Driver(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives-MTIC)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Project Driver
Organization: The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 24th January, 2014
Project: District Commercial Services Support Project (DICOSS)
Funding Source: Enhanced Integrated Programme Trust Funds (EIF TFM)
About DICOSS Project:
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) received funding from the Enhanced Integrated Programme Trust Funds (EIF TFM) to finance a project, the District Commercial Services Support Project to assist the Government of Uganda deliver commercial services to the grassroots more efficiently and effectively. The project is implemented in 25 districts on a pilot basis.

Job Summary:
The Project Officer will be responsible for the coordination of the day-to-day activities of the programme and ensure efficient and effective reporting of the overall programme implementation progress. He or she will provide technical support in Monitoring and Evaluation of Project activities; including provision of regular debriefing updates to the management as and when required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

•     Driving project vehicles in accordance with the Ugandan law and DICOSS regulations.
•     Ensure reliability of approved transportation and avoidance of unapproved absence from duty station
•     Ensure proper logging of the vehicle movement and routine maintenance
•     Ensure expert inspection of vehicle after use in exceptionally bad road conditions and ensure that remedial repairs are done where recommended.
•     Keep vehicles clean, tidy and presentable
•     Promptly report incidences and accidents and follow up on repairs.
•     Ensure the security of the vehicle while in use.
•     Perform any other duty as may be assigned by DICOSS Project.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The applicant must possess an Ordinary level certificate or its equivalent.
•     At least 3 years’ driving experience
•     Possess a valid driving permit of classes appropriate for 4x4 vehicles
•     Certification for defensive driving
•     Clean driving record           
•     Prior experience in driving manual 4x4 cars with reputable organisations.
•     Good communication skills in English language

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications to;
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)
Plot 6/8 Parliament Avenue, Farmers House, 3rd Floor, Kampala, Uganda
All applications should be hand delivered to the above address with one original and two copies which must include;
    An application letter with information on motivation (state the current salary) and availability,
    A Curriculum Vitae, clearly indicating the relevant experience
    Photocopies of certificates for main qualifications, and
    Contact details for obtaining three references.