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Are you looking for Driver Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Transport Assistant Job Opportunities – National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline:

August 23, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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The National Forestry Authority is the body of the Ugandan central government that is responsible for managing the country's Central Forest Reserves through demarcating, re-surveying and maintaining them.

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Job Title

Transport Assistant Job Opportunities – National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Job Description

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda”, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry- related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector.”
Job Summary: Drive, maintain and manage the vehicle and ensure safety of the passengers in accordance with NFA Transport Policy and relevant regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drive NFA vehicles as assigned and directed by the supervisor
Prepare and timely submit vehicle defects and repair requests
Ensure that the vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained in a sound mechanical condition in
accordance with the service chart.
Record and maintain vehicle travel records in the log book and ensure that they are authorized by the relevant supervisor.

Keep vehicle repair and maintenance records.
Observe and comply with all relevant Road safety and traffic laws and regulations.
Ensure that the vehicle is in good running condition.
Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and maintain adequate cleaning supplies for the vehicle.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Competencies

Minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
Valid Driving Permit of Classes B and CM/C.
Competence driving test certificate is a MUST.
CH, DL or DM/CIE, CE, D1, D1E, D or C1 class is an added advantage.
A Certificate in defensive driving or motor vehicle mechanics is an added advantage
Minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in a similar or related position

Minimum of thirty (30) years of age.
Computer literate.
Good decision making
Analytical and good communication skills
High level of integrity, resilience and reliability
Self-respect, team building and organizational skills.

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
All interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below or send soft Copies to recruit@nfa.go.ug.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
National Forestry Authority
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414-360400