Jobs at Ministry of Education and Sports in Uganda - Project Driver

Job Title: Project Driver

The main responsibilities and duties of the Project Driver shall be as outlined below:

1. To drive assigned project vehicle, in providing safe transportation for PCU activities.

2. To perform periodic project vehicle maintenance support roles on the assigned vehicle, including preparation and submission of accurate maintenance records

3. To ensure safety of the assigned project vehicle while in use or in possession of it.

4. To ensure proper documentation of movements involving the assigned project vehicle.

5. To hand deliver specific PCU mails, other documents and messages as required.

6. To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the PC, PTM and/or the Administrative Officer (AO).

Interested candidates should have the following qualifications, experience and competencies:

1. Minimum Education of Uganda Ordinary Level Certificate, plus a Valid Driving Licence.

2. Hands-on knowledge & experience of basic vehicle maintenance procedures.

3. Minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience, including a minimum of three (3) years driving/basic vehicle maintenance experience on similar donor-funded projects in Uganda.

4. Ability to take instructions accurately with a good attitude and to be punctual in executing project duties.

5. Courteous interpersonal and communication skills.

6. Familiarity with Kampala and various upcountry road networks.

7. Successful post-recruitment drivers’ testing by the Ministry of Works

3. Terms of Engagement

The successful candidates for each of the three positions shall be engaged by the Ministry under two-year employment contracts, renewable up to the end of the implementation period of the projects, subject to satisfactory performance. The remuneration/benefits to be offered in line with the approved structure of the joint PCU are reasonable and competitive.




How to Apply:
Interested persons who meet the above mentioned criteria should submit 3 copies of their applications in sealed envelopes (including letter, detailed CV with three references, plus copies of their academic certificates and other relevant documents) to the following address by 4.00pm on Monday 24th September 2012. The envelopes should be marked as follows: ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF <INSERT POSITION APPLIED FOR> UNDER THE OPEC, IDB, SAUDI, BADEA & KUWAITI PROJECTS’. Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted for the independent interview and final selection process.

The Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit,

Ministry of Education and Sports,

Floor 7 Room 7.2, Embassy House, King George VI Way,

P.O. Box 7063, Kampala, UGANDA



Francis X. K. Lubanga

PERMANENT SECRETARY

Deadline: 24th Sept 2012