Driver Job Vacancy at Uganda Coffee Development Authority in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title:    Driver
Job Location:    Kampala,Uganda
Employer:    Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

About Us
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) was established by an Act of Parliament 1991 and amended in 1994, Cap. 325 under the laws of the Republic of Uganda.
UCDA is established as a public Authority and its mandate is to promote and oversee the coffee industry by supporting research, promoting production, controlling the quality and improving the marketing of coffee in order to optimize foreign exchange earnings for the country and payments to the farmers.
It is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and is capable of suing or being sued in its corporate name.

Job Requirements:
•    Should possess at least 2 classes, (B and DL) for the driving permit.
•    A-level certificate of education.
•    A certificate in motor vehicle maintenance is an added advantage.
•    At least 5 years’ experience in driving with a clean record.
•    A person of high integrity and honesty.

Job Duties:
•    Drive UCDA vehicles as directed and ensure their safety;
•    Report to the Supervisor all mechanical problems including when servicing is due, or when maintenance or major repairs are required;
•    Check vehicles to ensure that they are in proper and good running condition including but not limited to oil, tyre pressure, lights and fuel;
•    Maintain vehicles by ensuring their cleanliness, regular service and repair;
•    Maintain vehicle records including service cards, keep accurate log sheets and give accountability of fuel used.
•    Keep safe custody of tools and vehicle equipments;
•    Prepare documentation necessary for servicing of the vehicle;
•    Carry out minor repairs and adjustments;
•    Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Deployment:
The successful candidates shall be deployed at the UCDA Headquarters but with regular assignments upcountry.

Deadline Date: 21/04/2014

How to Apply:
Please send your applications together with copies of: academic qualifications, valid identity card, driving permit, and detailed curriculum vitae indicating telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees to;
The Board Secretary, Uganda Coffee Development Authority,
Coffee House, Plot 35 Jinja Road
P.O Box 7267, KAMPALA.