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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
From resistance fighters to lawyers and parliamentarians, the EU pioneers were a diverse group of people who held the same ideals: a peaceful, united and prosperous Europe.
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy. The EU Delegation to Uganda is supporting Uganda’s priority needs which include the need to foster sustainable development by sound governance and macro-economic policies, improved connectivity of national and regional transport infrastructure and strengthening of agriculture.
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EU Delegation Driver job at European Union (EU)
European Union (EU)
Job Description
Job Title: EU Delegation Driver
Organisation: European Union (EU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
A post of Driver (Local Agent Group 5) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 13 staff. Under this post, the recruited person will provide support to the Ambassador and the Delegation staff and their visitors while in transit. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Administration. The place of employment is Kampala. The position is on a full-time basis on a fixed term contract maximum 2 years with a probation period of 6 months, with 37.5 weekly working hours in a dynamic and multicultural environment. The Group in the salary scale for the position of Driver is Group 5 with starting annual basic gross salary from 2,544,118/= UGX subject to proof of at least five years’ relevant experience. The job will also entail paid overtime to be performed during weekdays and occasionally at weekends.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Driving the Head of Delegation, the official staff of the Delegation and the VIPs visitors as per assignment in a safe and law-abiding manner to ensure passenger safety and vehicle longevity.
Cleaning, maintaining and repairing the vehicles placed under his/her responsibility.
Controlling the level of fuel, engine oil, radiator water, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc.
Maintaining daily and accurately the vehicle logbook and maintaining the car documents.
Delivering messages, mail and running some errands.
Assisting in customs clearance procedures when requested.
Assisting in tackling car registration formalities.
Fill in for the receptionist when need arises
Performing other support tasks as requested by the Head of Administration
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Secondary School Leaving Certificates
Valid driving license with Classes A, B, CM, and DM
Minimum of 5 Years professional driving experience,
To be medically fit to perform the required duties confirmed by a pre-recruitment medical exam;
In depth knowledge of Kampala
Good knowledge of roads upcountry
English – ability to understand B2, ability to read B2, ability to speak B2, ability to write B2
Right to residence and work in Uganda
Assets / selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)
Previous experience working in a Diplomatic Mission or International Organization would be an advantage
Qualification in Motor Vehicle mechanics.
Training in First Aid, Defensive/Security driving and armoured car driving
Good interpersonal skills; Team work, high flexibility, and capacity to work under pressure;
Knowledge of PC usage and applications related to MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Internet etc.
Knowledge of all protocol and Immigration procedures
How to Apply
Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae CV (CV created in Europass format via https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv will be prioritized), and must include three (3) relevant referees and copies of education and training certificates.
All documents should be sent to Email: eeasjobs-245@eeas.europa.eu
Clearly indicate Application Driver – Administration
Deadline: 3rd February 2025
NB: Only complete applications received on time via the above email will be considered.
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