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Mbale, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is a global organization dedicated to mobilizing volunteers to support peace and development efforts worldwide, fostering sustainable human progress through civic engagement. Recognized for its impact in advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNV is widely respected for promoting volunteerism as a powerful tool for social change.
The organization nurtures a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic work culture, offering employees and volunteers a platform to contribute meaningfully while developing their skills in international development, humanitarian response, and community service, with flexible work arrangements across different UN agencies.
Established in 1970, UNV has continuously evolved to leverage digital and on-ground volunteer solutions, integrating innovative approaches to match skilled professionals with critical development projects. Operating in over 150 countries, UNV connects thousands of volunteers each year with organizations in need, reinforcing a global culture of solidarity and shared responsibility.
Its core values include commitment, inclusivity, integrity, and innovation, ensuring impactful volunteer-driven solutions for communities worldwide. UNV’s corporate social responsibility initiatives include capacity building, youth empowerment, and advocacy programs that strengthen local institutions and promote resilience. For more details, visit their official website at www.unv.org.
Job Title
Project Driver job at United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Job Description
Job Title: Project Driver
Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Placement Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
About UNDP:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc
Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Other tasks as required.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
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COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
5 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Secondary education
Competencies and values
Accountability
Adaptability and flexibility
Creativity
Judgement and decision-making
Planning and organizing
Professionalism
Self-management
Skills and experience
Valid driving permit with classes B, CM and DL.
Not less than 5 years of driving experience in a busy organization;
Experience with city driving and long distance up-country driving;
Excellent interpersonal, skills and demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
Desirable: proven ability to drive manual gear 4×4 over rough terrain;
Sound security awareness;
Area(s) of expertise
Transport, Development programmes
Driving license
Valid driving permit with classes B, CM and DL Required
How to Apply
All candidates for the aforementioned United Nations Volunteers (UNV) job should apply online at the APPLY Button below.
Deadline: 27th April 2025
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