Driver – United States Government Peace Corps. - 2015

Reports to: Director of Programming and Training (DPT)

The Drivers will operate Peace Corps Vehicles in accordance with Peace Corps and U.S. Government requirements and with supervisor instructions to transport cargo and personnel, trainees and volunteers to appointments in Kampala and as may be needed, throughout the countryside where Peace Corps and its Volunteers work within Uganda. The incumbent will also have assigned responsibility in the oversight and backup performance of periodic maintenance and repairs of Peace Corps Vehicles.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Driving: Contractor will operate official Peace Corps vehicles to transport passengers and cargo
· Maintenance and repair: The Driver will ensure that vehicles are maintained and repaired, either in-house or at referral site. With the GSO, Contractor will design, stock, and maintain vehicle maintenance systems and operate an in-house servicing capability. He will also wash and clean the vehicles as needed.
· Record keeping: The incumbent will maintain vehicle logs that record each trip taken, odometer readings and time of departure and arrival for each trip. Each time that fuel is put in the vehicle, the Contractor will document on the mileage sheet the amount, odometer reading and date obtained. Any maintenance must also be recorded.
· The incumbent will also be responsible for loading and unloading heavy items into/from vehicles, as well as help move furniture and equipment from one part of the office and residences to another
· The Driver may periodically be requested to accept an advance of Peace Corps funds to pay travel allowances to training participants or to pay for items to conduct Peace Corps business. Amount of advance cannot exceed Uganda Shillings equivalent of US Dollars 500
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the GSO and/or the DMO

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidates for the United States Peace Corps vacancies should have completed elementary school; secondary and related trade school or specialized vehicles repair and maintenance trainings are highly desired
· A minimum of three years of professional chauffeur experience and a valid local driver’s licence for following types of vehicles is highly preferred. Classes: B (motor cars), C (medium commercial), DL (Light omnibus), DM (medium omnibus)
· Working knowledge and understanding of the local traffic laws and area traffic patterns is required;
· Working knowledge and prior work experience with electronic recordkeeping (computer usage) is also highly desired.
· Duties require the ability to deal with officials and occasionally VIPs in a relaxed but competent and professional manner
· Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of staff, business people, property owners and PC Volunteers
· The incumbent must have proven experience in a cross-cultural setting with highly effective communication skills
· Language Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write in English (Level III) is required