Field Program Driver & Logistics Assistant Job at Ayuda en Acción – EverJobs Uganda

JOB DETAILS:

Founded in 1981, Ayuda en Acción is an international NGO that operates in more than 20 countries of Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. Ayuda en Acción is committed to the values that stem from respect for Human Rights and that believes in the need to generate changes that make social justice possible, by addressing the causes that cause inequality of opportunities, social exclusion and poverty. Ayuda en Acción has been in Uganda for over 20 years and is now in the process of establishing itself stronger, in order to expand impact by creating more partnerships and work projects implemented through partners as well as direct implementation.
Ayuda en Acción is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Objectives of the Position

Provide efficient and effective transport services to Ayuda en Acción field program staffs, partners, supporters, guests and manage vehicles, equipment, maintenance, and other support logistics of the field programme office in compliance with finance, admin, operations and vehicle policies and regulations of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Based on the policy and procedures of Ayuda en Acción, drive the assigned vehicle skillfully, provide transport service for Ayuda en Acción staffs, projects and staffs from other organizations who work as partners, volunteers, guests, consultants etc as may be assigned.
• S/he needs to plan for periodic services and maintenances (A and B service) of the vehicle in a timely manner.
• Comply with all the requirements as per Ayuda en Acción security & vehicle regulations;
• S/he has to support his/ her immediate supervisor updating of the vehicle files like maintenance record, finished and current log-book records, insurance records, etc are documented in wellorganized manner in both hard and soft copy.
• S/he has to support the country office on overall fixed asset management and procurement e.g support the procurement committee on the procurement processes, make sure all the fixed assets have asset tags and being fixed within one month of the assets acquisition, support the team on the annual inventory of asset, based on the direction s/he gets from the Regional Finance and Administration Coordinator or other relevant supervisory staff;
• Based on the Terms of Reference for events prepared and the direction of his/her supervisor(s), s/he is responsible for providing support during trainings or workshops for example in the setup of the meeting hall, stationery distribution, updating workshop attendance sheets, support the cashier on payments to deserving participants like government officials, communities, partners and staff, and other stakeholders as well as providing support during the refreshment time.
• As may be instructed or deemed necessary, support in office operations like delivering and picking documents/mails/parcels to and from chosen destinations and follow up on communications in motion and with clear accountability.
• Assist in banking activities especially depositing cash and cheques, assist in picking quotations from service providers if any.

Skills, Qualification, and Experience

• Education attainment of secondary education or Diploma in any related field;
• English fluency, knowledge of the local languages spoken in West Nile;
• Driving license for the vehicle preferably with classes B, CM and DL;
• Certificate or knowledge of Defensive Driving skills will be a strong added advantage;
• Training in Basic Financial and Logistics Management is an added advantage too;
• Excellent knowledge of mechanics, assembly, and operations of a wide range of off-road vehicles desirable;
• Experience with driving to remote locations on project field trips and driving off the road in difficult conditions;
• Experience in estate and office logistic support;
• At least 4 years of previous experience driving vehicles including 4WD and basic maintenance;
• Two years of clean driving experience with INGOS;
• Good knowledge of INGO’s operations and culture;

Qualities and key skills

• Basic Computer skills and familiarity with software packages under Windows and Email, ability to work with smart gadgets like phones and tablets etc.
• Teamwork;
• Problem solving;
• Communication;
• Results orientation;
• Initiative;
• Gender and children orientations with specific focus and knowledge on child protection and safeguarding principles

Other requirements

• Availability to travel to rural areas;
• Flexible working hours;
• Geographic mobility

Job offer conditions

• Immediate incorporation.
• Full-time job.
• Work Center: based in Adjumani (West Nile)
• Remuneration in accordance with the Ayuda en Acción remuneration policy.