Project Driver(World Wide Fund for Nature-WWF)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Project Driver
Organization: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 29th January 2014
Project Name: Sustainable Financing of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Project Uganda
Funding Source: European Union (EU)
Reports to: Project Finance & Administration Officer

About WWF:
WWF is one of the world's largest independent and experienced Conservation organizations operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF UCO implements a number of national programmes promoting environment conservation in Uganda. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of our planet's natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

About RMNP Project:
WWF UCO with funding from the European Union is implementing the “Sustainable Financing of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Project Uganda” a project aimed at promoting sustainable conservation financing within the Rwenzori Landscape. The Project will be implemented in partnership with the mandated Government Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, the private sector and communities within the Rwenzori Landscape.

Job Summary:
The Project Driver will be responsible for chaufeeuring and vehicle maintenance services to the project. S/he will be responsible for transporting authorized personnel, deliver and collect mail and other documents as and when required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Drives office vehicles for transporting of authorized personnel, delivery and collection of mail documents and other items;
•     Collects and delivers mail and other communications from and government agencies and other institutions;
•     Maintains the assigned vehicles, renews the road license and vehicle insurances, performs minor repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
•     Checks the logging Official trips, daily mileages, fuel consumption, oil changes greasing, etc in the log books;
•     Ensures that in the event of accident, WWF rules and regulations are followed;
•     Assists the administration department by obtaining information required from government agencies and suppliers;
•     Carries out banking/ financial and other programme outdoor messenger duties;
•     Packs materials received for dispatch, affixes labels, inserts material in envelopes and franks outgoing mail;
•     Other office duties such as photocopying, handling of in-coming/out-going phones, screening of visitors, etc;
•     Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Finance & Administration Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The Project Driver should hold an Ordinary level Certificate of Education
•     Possess a Valid driving Permit;
•     Additional training in Defensive Driving is an added advantage;
•     At least three years’ driving experience;
•     Possess the ability to speak and write in English and a local language;
•     Clean driving, accident free record.
•     Excellent interpersonal skills, pleasant personality;
•      Be a good team player;
•     Capable of assessing risk and judiciously taking correct action (Defensive driving certificate);
•     Ability to work long hours and in difficult terrain;
•     Flexibility to work outside normal working hours;.
•     All aspiring job holders should adhere to the WWF values of being knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs, and academic transcripts to the People Development Manager, WWF Uganda, at kampala@wwfuganda.org. A detailed job description may be accessed at www.panda.org/uganda.

Physical Office: 
WWF Uganda Country Office,
Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo
P.O. Box 33513, Kampala - Uganda

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.