Driver (A-GRIP)

Full time @Furure Options in Human Resource Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 18756
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Human Resource
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Organization details

Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for just and sustainable societies where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders. We aim at maximizing our social impact and contributing to systemic change. We operate where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where lack of opportunities and service delivery keep families in extreme poverty.

Cordaid is an internationally operating value-based emergency relief and development organisation, working in and on fragility.

Cordaid is a member of the international faith-based networks Caritas and ACT Alliance as well as other worldwide civil society networks. We work in around 20 countries in Africa and Asia.

For the Cordaid Regional Project office in Mbale Cordaid is looking for a qualified driver.



Knowledge, skills and competences
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills.
  • High level of integrity.
  • Ability to be flexibility where necessary.
Responsibilities

Purpose of the position

The Driver will take regular visits throughout the designated location as well as taking Cordaid staff members to project related offices for work projects, in and outside of the Elgon region. This job requires punctuality, thoughtfulness, and a safety-first mentality.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Driving

  • Ensure timely pickup and drop off for project staff and visitors to & from designated locations
  • Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip

Safety and Security

  • Adherence to the vehicle/road safety and security guidelines.
  • Always follow traffic laws, speed limits, and police direction.
  • Always keep alert and informed of changing road and weather conditions.
  • Conduct regular vehicle inspections and report any issues.

Vehicle Maintenance

  • Ensure general cleanliness of the vehicle.
  • Schedule regular car service & maintenance appointments and report any issues.
  • Book car wash and detailing services to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the car.
  • Monitor motor vehicle motor insurance and adhere to the established guidelines.

Reporting

  • Prepare and submit monthly vehicle fuelling, mileage and maintenance reports.
  • Maintenance of vehicle records.
  • Timely reporting of incidents/accidents.
Qualifications
  • The applicant must hold a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).
  • A certificate in Defensive driving will be an added advantage.
  • The applicant must possess a valid driving permit with at least 3 classes; B, CM, DL and DM.
  • First Aid Diploma
Details of experience
  • Four years of driving experience with an international organisation environment.
  • Possess high level of experience driving in remote locations around Uganda.
How to apply

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, should be submitted online; https://cordaid.hrmagic.co/careers/job?id=OTk4 by Tuesday 7th April, 2026.

Application deadline: 2026-04-07

 

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