Driver (3 Employment Opportunities) – GOAL International - 2015

About GOAL:
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health (including WASH and health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local civil society organisations, private sector partners and District Local Government to give effect to our mission.

About MasterCard foundation DYNAMIC Project:
GOAL Uganda with funding from MasterCard foundation is working in consortia with Mercy Corps, VSO and Restless Development in implementing the Driving Youth-led New Agribusiness and Microenterprise (DYNAMIC) programme which will strengthen systems and facilitate the creation of sustainable economic opportunities for disadvantaged Ugandan Youth. DYNAMIC’S overall goal is to increase the number of young people who are in secure employment or self-employment and to promote effective and efficient agricultural market systems for youth. Through a market-driven and holistic approach, DYNAMIC will engage an array of public and private sector actors to increase access to goods, services, markets, information and productive and social assets to increase productivity of Ugandan agribusinesses and non-farm enterprises. GOAL is the technical lead for M&E in the DYNAMIC programme.

Job Summary: The Drivers will support the GOAL International DYNAMIC Programme by delivering personnel and goods to destination in a safe and respectful manner.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Drivers must possess “O” Level qualifications
· Possess a valid Ugandan driving permit.
· A minimum of three years of driving experience preferably with an International NGO
· Medical good condition (eyes, heart, psychological)
· Comprehensive working knowledge of vehicle maintenance
· Basic mechanical knowledge is an added advantage
· Spoken English and at least one local language in Lira/Kaabong

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda via E-mail to: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie

NB: Please Do Not Attach Certificates. Please indicate the location of preference in the CV and salary expectations. (Lira/Kaabong)

Deadline: 30th August 2015.