Driver Jobs at Ministry of Education and Sports in Uganda

Job Title: Driver (2 Positions)

Company: Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES)

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Closing Date: 18th Dec 2013


About Us:
The Government of The Republic of Uganda has received a loan from the African Development Fund to finance the Higher Education Science and Technology (HEST) project in Uganda. The principal objective of this project is to contribute to building Uganda’s human capital skills development capacity particularly in education, science and technology and to respond to labor market demands and spur productivity nationally.
It will also enhance access to HEST through rehabilitation and expansion of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) learning facilities totaling 80,000 square meters in the six universities (Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Gulu University, Busitema University and Muni University) and two degree awarding institutions (Uganda Management Institute and Makerere University Business School). The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), as the Executing Agency, wishes to recruit suitable candidates for the following vacancies available under the Support to Higher Education, Science and Technology (HEST) – ADB V Project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The job holder drives the project vehicle assigned to him/her.
• Ensuring that project vehicle is in good mechanical condition.
• Keeping the project vehicle clean and tidy.
• Ensuring that the project vehicle is fully serviced and maintained.
• Filling and maintaining the vehicle log book regularly and movement orders.
• Liaise with the officer in charge to ensure the servicing and repairing of the vehicle is done in time.
• Perform other related job tasks as assigned by project administrator

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess an Ordinary Level Certificate in Education.
• Possession of a valid driving permit class A and B.
• Certification in motor vehicle repair and maintenance is an added advantage.
• Clearance to drive Government vehicles by the Chief Mechanical Engineer.
• Conversant with Defensive driving skills.
• Conversant with and able to adhere to traffic laws and regulations in place.
• Self motivated and able to take corrective decisions/ actions.
• Must be ready to work long hours, including weekends.

How to Apply:

All application letters clearly marked “Application for the Post of ……………………… under HEST Project, which should also name three professional referees (and their email / day time telephone contacts), detailed CV with attached photocopies of relevant certificates / testimonials, and telephone contact, MUST be addressed and delivered to the address below;
The Assistant Commissioner,
Human Resource Management,
Ministry of Education and Sports,
King George IV Way,
Embassy House, 4th Floor,
P. O. BOX 7063, Kampala. Uganda

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews by phone or e-mail. All candidates must therefore, indicate their contact phone or e-mail addresses.