Project Driver - Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda

The Government of Uganda has secured long-term concessional loan financing from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), to implement Education Sector projects under the Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) sub-sector. The subject projects are focusing on the establishment and equipping of nineteen (19) new technical institutes in various districts of Uganda, as well as the rehabilitation and equipping of the five (5) Uganda Technical Colleges (UTCs) and one (1) National Teachers’ College (NTC). The Ministry of Edu­cation and Sports is the Executing Agency for the projects, through a joint Projects Coordina­tion Unit (PCU). Applications are hereby invited from eligible, suitably qualified and experienced Ugandans for the following positions that have fallen vacant under the PCU: Project Driver The main responsibilities and duties of the Project Driver shall be as outlined below: To drive assigned project vehicle, in providing safe transportation for PCU activities. To perform periodic project vehicle maintenance support roles on the assigned vehicle, including preparation and submission of accurate maintenance records To ensure safety of the assigned project vehicle while in use or in possession of it. To ensure proper documentation of movements involving the assigned project vehicle in executing project duties. To hand deliver specific PCU mails, other documents and messages as required. To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the PC, PTM and/or the Administrative Officer (AO).

Requirement: Minimum Education of Uganda Ordinary Level Certificate, plus a Valid Driving Licence. Hands-on knowledge & experience of basic vehicle maintenance procedures. Minimum of eight (8) years' work experience, including a minimum of three (3) years driving/ basic vehicle maintenance experience on similar donor-funded projects in Uganda. Ability to take instructions accurately with a good attitude and to be punctual. Courteous interpersonal and communication skills. Familiarity with Kampala and various upcountry road networks. Successful post-recruitment drivers' testing by the Ministry of Works The successful candidates for each of the three positions shall be engaged by the Ministry under two-year employment contracts, renewable up to the end of the implementation period of the projects, subject to satisfactory performance. The remuneration/benefits to be offered in line with the approved structure of the joint PCU are reasonable and competitive.

Experience: 8

How to apply: The successful candidates for each of the three positions shall be engaged by the Ministry under two-year employment contracts, renewable up to the end of the implementation period of the projects, subject to satisfactory performance. The remuneration/benefits to be offered in line with the approved structure of the joint PCU are reasonable and competitive. Interested persons who have the mentioned criteria should submit 3 copies of their applications in sealed envelopes (including letter, detailed CV with three references, plus copies of their academic certificates and other relevant documents) to the following address by 4.00pm on Monday 24th September 2012. The envelopes should be marked as follows: ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF UNDER THE OPEC, IDB, SAUDI, BADEA & KUWAITI PROJECTS’. Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted for the independent interview and final selection process. The Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit, Ministry of Education and Sports, Floor 7 Room 7.2, Embassy House, King George VI Way, P.O. Box 7063, Kampala, UGANDA Francis X. K.Lubanga PERMANENT SECRETARY.