Driver ( FULL TIME )

MIFUMI is a development and Women’s Rights NGO working to strengthen community based and civil society responses to Gender Based Violence(GBV) and has been promoting protection for, and supporting the needs of women and children affected by Domestic Violence across eastern Uganda since 1999 through a multi-agency approach. MIFUMI, through the UN Joint Programme on Gender Equality, is collaborating with UNFPA, MGLSD, MoH and the respective District Local Authorities and Regional Referral Hospitals among other partners in 3 districts of Mbarara, Moroto and Masaka, to implement an Integrated GBV Prevention and Response Services Programme in those 3 districts among others; to render support to victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence. MIFUMI also in partnership with International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is also scaling up her interventions to address Intimate Partner Violence in Bukedea district
To further this goal, MIFUMI is seeking for qualified individuals to fill the positions below:

Title: Driver
Location: Either Masaka, Moroto, Bukedea or Tororo
Positions: 4
The basic role of the driver is to be responsible for operating passenger motor vehicles in accordance with supervisor’s instructions to transport personnel to different areas.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCES AND SKILLS
• Completion of Ordinary Level education is required, vocational training in general automotive mechanic is desirable.
• Three years of driving experience is required and must have a valid Driver’s license, Classes B, and DL
• Must have good working knowledge in English language and a local language in the area of interest.
• Detailed knowledge of the traffic laws and rules of the road, knowledge of defensive driving techniques sufficient to exercise special precaution and take evasive action to protect passengers.
• Capability to exercise defensive driving skills under strain.
• Mechanical ability to identify vehicle malfunctions and perform minor repair and maintenance.

If you feel you meet the criteria of any of the jobs above and are interested in working within a dynamic and engaging team then deliver your application including CV, in soft copy to admin § mifumi.org with the subject e.g “Legal Officer” clearly indicating which District of work you are interested in. Or hand deliver to MIFUMI Offices in Tororo or Kampala on the following addresses:
The Administrator,
MIFUMI, Plot 1 Masaba Road,
P. 0. Box 274, TORORO Or MIFUMI Offices in Kampala:
Located in Ntinda II road, lower Ntinda 256 (0) 414666946
Applications should be submitted not later than 4th June 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: Ensure to visit our website www.mifumi.org for
detailed job descriptions