About Self Help Africa & United Purpose 

In late 2021 Self Help Africa (SHA) and United Purpose (UP) merged. The two organisations – one headquartered in Ireland and the other in Wales – implement projects to end extreme hunger and poverty.

This merger doubled our size and reach – and means that in 2022 we are implementing poverty eradication projects in 17 countries, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Collectively, we are also part of a group that includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, TruTrade, and Cumo Microfinance.

In 2022 our work reached more than six million people and we invested upwards of €45m in more than 100 development programmes designed to improve food systems, facilitate access to markets and financial services, combat climate change, and gender inequality, and improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene.

This is an exciting time to join us as we unite two like-minded and entrepreneurial organisations seeking to tackle global challenges in progressive and innovative ways.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to drive staff and manage the project vehicle for Self Help Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the project vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in accordance with project rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles
• Transport project staff and materials mainly within the project areas (Kabale and Rubanda districts) and occasionally to other regions and Kampala Office as and when demanded by the project
• Maintain the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and chassis.
• Ensure that tires are in good working condition at all time, and that spare tyre is in good condition
• Ensure that the vehicle usage log is updated on a daily basis and submitted on a monthly basis to the Area Office Finance and Administration Officer.
• Ensure that the fuel consumption report is submitted as required to the Area Office Finance and Administration Officer.
• Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that fluids (water, oil, fuel, washer liquid, etc.) levels are at the required levels
• Report any apparent malfunction to the Supervisor (to the Area Office Finance and Administration Officer.
• Report any damage or accident to the Supervisor immediately.
• Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use.
• Carry out project errands as required.

Qualifications/Other Requirements

Essential:

• Must possess a UCE or UACE certificate,
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with preferable classes B, DL,CM,
• Should have 5 years of driving experience preferably with Non-Governmental organisations, or a reputable and busy private sector organisation,
• Additional qualification in motor vehicle mechanics and repair will be an exceptionally added advantaged.

Critical proficiencies:

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge of email, telephone, and other applications,
• Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous,
• Good knowledge of the Project activity areas and the current conditions of roads and highways,
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds,
• Flexibility to fit into often changing priorities.