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Are you looking for driving jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Field Driver job at Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
How it started.
Sedrick Murhula and Kefa Mayange lived as refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo in the urban neighborhood of Nsambya in Kampala, Uganda. After living the everyday struggle and observing the same of their peers, they decided to rise up and make a change in their community.
In 2007, YARID was founded with the hope that young refugees living in Kampala can make a great impact in their communities and live successful lives despite the challenges of being refugees. With only one soccer ball and a passion to “be the change,” Sedrick and Kefa hosted their first event uniting refugees from Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi on the soccer field in Nsambya. This is where they started discussing issues related to their lives, offering motivational speeches, and communicating hope to improve the lives of refugees in Kampala.
The soccer program grew quickly, and many refugees expressed their challenges with communicating in English. Next, Sedrick and Kefa opened free English classes in a space offered by the J.O.S Church, where hundreds of young men and women joined. YARID programs grew rapidly as community needs arose.
In 2008, Robert Hakiza, also a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, joined Sedrick and Kefa’s efforts and helped bring the vision of YARID to life. Kefa and Sedrick invited Robert to join them as a co-founder and together they built one of the first refugee-led organizations in Uganda. The team grew with committed volunteers, including local Ugandans and other refugees, who joined YARID to contribute to the mission to serve refugees.
At the end of 2009, Kefa moved to join international humanitarian responses in the DRC, Sierra Leone, and Niger to develop his expertise in the context of conflicts, natural disasters, and epidemics with a focus on protection and humanitarian response management.
In 2012, Sedrick was granted refugee resettlement and moved to the United States where he continued his career in refugee advocacy and social innovation. Sedrick remained involved with YARID overseas organizing fundraisers, sharing the story of YARID, and supporting staff and programs from afar.
Since 2012, Robert has faithfully served as the Executive Director for YARID Uganda growing the organization and expanding partnerships through research and public speaking engagements.
Today, 15 years later, YARID is one of the best-known refugee-run organizations in Uganda with 130 employees (60% Refugees and 40% Nationals and 50% men & 50% women on staff). In 2022, we directly served over 8,000 refugees across three field offices in Kampala, Kyaka II, and Palabek refugee settlements addressing access to education, sustainable livelihoods, refugee protection, and continually advocating for the rights and opportunities for refugees.
Field Driver job at Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)
Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)
Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) is a registered NGO based in Kampala, founded in 2007 by young Congolese refugees living in Uganda.
The mission of YARID is to empower refugees, orphans and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) around Africa to overcome the burdens of deprivation and vulnerability to become healthy, educated, self-sustaining and contributing members of society.
YARID unites urban refugees through avenues like sports, English classes, and vocational skills training in order to address social issues like ethnic conflicts, unemployment, public health, and lack of access to education. Refugees that YARID serves mainly come from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda Burundi, South Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia.
As a field driver, you will drive the organization cars safely to required locations, transporting personenel, logistics and reporting any needed repairs.
YARID under its Education program is implementing an Education Cannot Wait (ECW) project in Kyakka 2 and a Refugee and Host Community Youth Empowerment and Transformation Initiative (RETI) in Isigiro and Mbarara for the next 4 years respectively.
YARID is looking for a professional driver to drive personnel in an efficient, safe and timely manner. In addition to maintaining regular cleaning services for their vehicle as well as managing payments on time each/monthly cycle goes by, the driver should be able to plan routes based on road conditions.
Drive relevant vehicle types operated by the service that you are trained on in accordance with the emergency vehicle driver training standards and the Highway Code and relevant legislation.
Carry out vehicle and equipment inspections in line with the YARID’s policies.
In line with the YARID’s policy maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness of vehicles, equipment and station, completing documentation as required specified by the local management team.
Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip.
Pick up the personnel from the place and at the time they’ve requested.
Collect payments and issue receipts.
Assist clients with loading and unloading their luggage.
Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up-to-date on road conditions.
Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed.
Answer clients’ questions about the area and local places of interest.
Ensure the car seats are clean and comfortable for all riders.
Schedule regular car service appointments and report any issues.
Book car wash and detailing services to maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of the car.
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A level certificate.
Proven 2 year's experience as a Driver with an NGO.
A valid Ugandan driver’s license.
A clean driving record in Uganda with no traffic violations.
Procurement and logistics system knowledge.
English language skills and knowledge of French, and Swahili is an added advantage.
Minimum visual acuity of 20/50 (or corrected to 20/50).
Familiarity with GPS devices.
Knowledge of area roads and neighborhoods.
Ability to lift heavy packages and luggage.
Availability to occasionally take weekend and night shifts.
A polite and professional disposition.
Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour).
Equality and Diversity
YARID Ambulance Service is committed to the fair treatment of all people, regardless of their gender, race, colour, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, mental health needs, age, domestic circumstances, social class, sexuality, beliefs, political allegiance or trades union membership.
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application before the 14th of February 2024. Please note that there will be a rolling review of applications, so we encourage early application. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Send your CV, application letter, LC1 letter, ID, and academic documents to human.resource@yarid.net with “FIELD DRIVER” in the email subject line.
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