Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.
The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

Title: Driver
Reports to: Project Director, Hortimap
Location: Kampala
Grade: 2

Job Summary:
Under the guidance and support of the Program Director, the Driver will drive the program vehicles for TNS related business; ensure safety, appropriate usage, maintenance of vehicles and compliance with organizational procedures and national traffic laws during implementation of program work. The job will entail various field travels in various areas of Uganda.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
• Drive TNS Vehicle to all approved destinations while maintaining care and safety of the passengers and the organization vehicle.
• Ensuring that all TechnoServe vehicles are in good running conditions including car washing, maintenance and repairs
Appropriately check/verify that all vehicle repair proposals are correct and make appropriate recommendations
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is up to date with insurance, and other relevant regulations according to the requirements of the Traffic Act in Uganda
Report any car accident to the nearest police station, or nearest local authority of the area and keep field/Kampala office informed of such accidents
• Ensure that the vehicle’s daily log sheets are filled correctly prior to departure and after every trip, make sure that vehicle movement authorization is obtained from the relevant person for every movement.
• Tally monthly vehicle fuel consumption report, repair and services report etc.
• Ensure that the vehicle’s tools and spare wheel are kept in the vehicle and in good order at all times in accordance to TNS policy.
• Ensure that TechnoServe’s vehicles are not used for personal business
• Demonstrates transparency and accountability in all areas of work
• Provide clerical support including banking or messenger services and any other roles as assigned by your supervisor.

Basic Qualifications, skills and experience;
• The applicant should have completed “O” or “A” Level certificate. Possession of a certificate course (mechanical, logistics, business or customer care) or a diploma is an added advantage.
• Ability to be hands on and examine and assess car repairs including the following attributes:
• Possession of a clean and current valid driving license with at least a minimum of two classes (DM, DL, CM and B) held for at least three years.
• Minimum of 5years driving experience with INGO, development agencies or busy private sector environment
• Basic computer literacy is desirable
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• High levels of integrity are essential
• Ability to work independently
• Multi-tasking, passionate and self-driven
• Ready to travel to the field from time to time.

SUCCESS FACTORS
Competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) directly related to successful performance on the job.

Core Competencies include:
• Integrity and honesty: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
• Team Work/ Relationships: Works co-operatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member and/or leader, to achieve a common goal. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
• Learning attitude: Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn. Actively identifies new areas for learning; applies and shares new knowledge and skill appropriately.
• Diversity/Inclusiveness: Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts effectively with and inclusively with people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders.
• Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and arguments; adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the needs of the audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates open exchange of ideas and information; uses appropriate non-verbal communication.
• Decision making/Problem Solving: Is able to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution. Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary.
• Results Oriented/ High Quality Deliverables: Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
• Planning & Time Management: Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules, prioritizes and controls activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates resources (people, material, information, budget, and/or time) to accomplish goals. Prioritizes work according to the program or department’s goals, not just own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
• Business Acumen: The ability to use information, ask the right questions and take decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.
Job Specific/Technical Competencies include:
• Computer Literacy: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications for own functional area. Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
• Innovative Mindset: Curious inquiries, asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources, learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity.
• Internal Client Focus: Client Focus is based on the ability to understand the client’s needs and concerns in the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations and/or solutions.
• Compliance & Governance: Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation, grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code and tax laws.

Qualifications, Experience Required
• Minimum of 5years driving experience with INGO, development agencies or busy private sector environment
• Basic computer literacy is desirable
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• 5-8 years:
• The applicant should have completed “O” or “A” Level certificate. Possession of a certificate course (mechanical, logistics, business or customer care) or a diploma is an added advantage.
• Ability to be hands on and examine and assess car repairs including the following attributes:
• Possession of a clean and current valid driving license with at least a minimum of two classes (DM, DL, CM and B) held for at least three years.
 

CAREER PATHWAYS
The position that might be next career opportunities for employees in this job title include Senior Driver, Logistics Assistant.
We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.
With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.
We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.
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