Logistics Assistant/Driver (2 Positions)

Job Title:  Logistics Assistant/Driver (2 Positions).

Reports to: Regional Administrative Assistant

Duty Station:  Arua and Nebbi

Job Summary:  The Driver will provide support to the project office in transport management and day-day transport/logistical activities for the Regional and District Project Offices Arua/Nebbi programs.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Driving office vehicles for UCMB business or authorized purposes in Arua/Nebbi Region.
• Securing and proper maintenance of vehicles, their tools and accessories.
• Ensuring continuity of transport services by adhering to activity schedules.
• Detecting mechanical faults of vehicles and reporting them for appropriate action.
• Entering mileage and other entries in the log books.
• Ensuring assigned vehicles have up-to-date vehicle registration and insurance
• Checking service schedules and ensuring service is carried out or service status is reported appropriately.
• Checking vehicles to detect damages/faults at the completion of any long journey, and at weekly intervals
• Ensuring that all vehicle documents are in order and up to date (log books, insurance, registration, clearance to operate etc.)
• Checking and ensuring that all vehicle tools are present and in order and that all necessary controls (oil, lubricant, fuel, water etc.) have been carried out before driving or releasing a vehicle for a long journey.
• Ensuring the UCMB vehicles are regularly kept clean and tidy both external and internally by ensuring prompt vehicle washing
• Ensuring absolute punctuality for duty and adhering to duty roster or instructions.

 Qualifications/Requirements: 

• The Driver must hold a certificate of O-Level (UCE) and above is required.
• A valid driving permit
• Additional training in defensive driving is an added advantage
• At least five years of work experience with a good track record.
• Experience working with National or International organizations is an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good time-keeper
• Should be Mature, with good temperament and able to freely but respectfully and constructively relate with people of all levels
• Flexibility and adaptability to readily accept any impromptu assignments or requirements to work outside normal duty hours
• Tidiness and courteousness with colleagues and office guests

Application procedure

Eligible and interested candidates should apply and attach their signed CVs, copies of certificates, degrees, and testimonials to the address below not later than 12^th February 2021.

The Secretary General
Uganda Catholic Secretariat,
Plot 672, Hanlon Road – Nsambya Hill
P.O. Box 2886 Kampala