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📍 Jinja 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Heavy Cargo Handling and Transport
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 31/12/2026
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Job Description

Role / Duties

  • Provide safe and timely transportation for staff, visitors, and organizational materials.
  • Maintain the assigned vehicle in a clean, roadworthy, and serviceable condition.
  • Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.
  • Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and ensure compliance with transport policies.
  • Uphold road safety standards, organizational policies, and Christian values.


Key Responsibilities

  • Safely transport staff, visitors, and organizational materials to authorized destinations.
  • Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off while observing all traffic laws.
  • Conduct daily vehicle inspections, including fuel, oil, tires, brakes, and lights.
  • Keep the assigned vehicle clean and ensure timely servicing and repairs.
  • Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks (AppSheet) and fuel usage records.
  • Ensure all vehicle licenses, insurance, and documentation remain valid.
  • Report accidents, mechanical faults, or security incidents immediately.
  • Drive responsibly using defensive driving techniques and maintain a clean driving record.
  • Ensure the safety and security of passengers and transported items.
  • Support logistics and transport-related activities as assigned.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, integrity, and accountability.
  • Work collaboratively with staff while adhering to IDI Uganda's policies and Christian values.


Minimum Requirements

  • Valid Ugandan driving permit with Classes B, C1, and C.
  • Minimum of five (5) consecutive years of professional driving experience.
  • Defensive Driving Training certificate from a recognized institution in Uganda.
  • Strong knowledge of road networks in Jinja, Mayuge, Kamuli, Luuka, Kumi, Katakwi, Amuria, Fort Portal, Karangura, Kampala, and Entebbe, with confidence driving on rural and hilly terrain.
  • Clean driving record with no history of major traffic accidents or serious traffic violations.
  • Previous driving experience with an NGO, development organization, or corporate institution is an added advantage.
  • Basic vehicle inspection and preventive maintenance knowledge.
  • Good communication skills, integrity, punctuality, and ability to work independently.


How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section


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About the Company
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE UGANDA publishes its vacancies in Uganda through Saplic. Profile created automatically.