Driver

Job Details

Driver at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Kampala, Uganda. Full-time role ensuring safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel, maintaining vehicles, and providing administrative and facility support. Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and discretion working with diverse cultural backgrounds. Work Hours: 8.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or hazardous goods.
• Collect and deliver mail, documents and other items as required.
• Meet and assist assigned personnel at the airport, including facilitating immigration and customs formalities.
• Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs and provide input for maintenance plans and usage reports.
• Perform routine checks (oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.) and ensure vehicles are kept in good working condition.
• Carry out minor repairs and coordinate major repairs as needed.
• Keep assigned vehicles clean and roadworthy at all times.
• Ensure availability and safekeeping of all required documents and supplies, including insurance, registration, logs, maps, office directory, first aid kit and spare parts.
• Take immediate action in line with organizational rules and regulations in the event of an accident.
• Assist Administrative or Support Services with procurement processes, including obtaining quotations for office supplies.
• Inspect, distribute and maintain inventory records of office supplies and equipment.
• Support facility management by arranging minor repairs, liaising with artisans and maintaining roster of service providers.
• Monitor and support maintenance of office equipment and follow up on utility services.
• Respond promptly to repair and maintenance requests raised by authorized personnel.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is required.
• Driver's training with valid driver's licence is required.
• Relevant experience in safe driving, defensive driving and minor vehicle repair.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is required.
• Desired: Experience working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country.
• Desired: Experience in development or humanitarian contexts.