Job Title: Drivers (02)
Department: Operations
Band: 2
Reports To: Senior Driver
Country/Location: CRS Moroto Field Office, Uganda
About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
CRS has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern Uganda. CRS’ projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, health, microfinance, peacebuilding and youth. CRS Uganda implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability.

Background:
In Karamoja region, CRS is leading a consortium of implementing and technical partners to run a USAID/BHA funded program called Nuyok; and in partnership with CARE, implementing the Inclusive Market-based Development for Smallholder Farmers in Karamoja sub region (DINU).
Nuyok, a USAID/BHA funded program aims to build resilience to shocks, enhance livelihoods and improve food security and nutrition for vulnerable rural families in three districts of Karamoja – Abim, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit and Napak. Nuyok seeks to strengthen governance and gender equity, community capacity to manage shocks and stresses, traditional and diversified livelihood opportunities and nutrition and health (including improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)) of pregnant and lactating women (PLW), adolescent girls and children under two years of age (CU2).
DINU is designed to increase food security, improve maternal and child nutrition, and enhance household income in the Karamoja Sub-region. DINU’s objective is to increase food security, improve maternal and child nutrition and enhance household incomes through support to diversified food production and commercial agriculture and through improved household resilience and women empowerment. The target population is expected to receive support to engage in diversified agricultural production and establish linkages to commercial input and output markets and financial services to engage in commercial agriculture allowing for improved food security and improvement of nutrition specifically amongst children, women, and adolescents.

Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to perform tasks related to driving CRS vehicles entrusted to you in a safe and economical manner in conjunction with CRS policy and the traffic laws and regulations of Uganda. Also perform minor mechanical tasks.

Job Responsibilities:
• Prepare monthly vehicle maintenance plans and ensure implementation.
• Be accountable for all spare parts, accessories, etc. fitted in assigned vehicles during repairs at the workshop or field.
• Prepare vehicle performance, maintenance, and repair reports, and submit as required.
• Meet anticipated travel requirements and make all arrangements for ensuring efficient services (fueling, pre-travel checks, required travel documents, required equipment, spare parts, and tools, persons traveling for packing instructions and timings).
• Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all assigned vehicles. Promptly collect filled in daily mileage logs to avoid loss or defacing.
• Routinely check all assigned vehicles Licenses, Insurances, and other required documents and promptly advice the VMU Supervisor when renewals are due.
• Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed, observing local traffic and road safety laws and all CRS vehicle policies to ensure safety of passengers and luggage, and quality and courteous services. Report immediately any accidents and/or route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions. Maintain and submit accurate records for all trips.
• Ensure assigned vehicles are secured when not in use.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
• Education: O level Certificate.
• Experience: 3 Years Driving and Mechanical Experience.
• Certificates/Licenses: Class A, B, CM, and DM Driver’s License. Understanding of the Geographical area of assignment

Personal Skills
• Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
• Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Very good negotiation and relationship management skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

Required/Desired Foreign Language
Travel Required (include percentage of required travel, if applicable)