Driver (EPIC Country Office)

• Transport FHI 360 EPIC Country Office staff, consultants and visitors to designated approved locations, maintaining professional conduct with passengers
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date vehicle logbooks, mileage records, fuel records, trip authorizations and daily movement schedules
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report mechanical defects, damage or safety concerns
• Monitor and record fuel consumption and mileage, ensuring proper accountability of fuel usage
• Coordinate with the Fleet/Logistics team for scheduled preventive and day-to-day vehicle maintenance, servicing, repairs and inspections
• Report vehicle accidents, incidents, breakdowns and security concerns immediately and complete required documentation
• Ensure vehicle documents are in order and up to date, including insurance, vehicle logs and spare parts
• Assist with loading, securing, transporting and delivering supplies, equipment and documents with proper accountability
• Monitor vehicle insurance, registration, Motor Third Party and inspection requirements and alert the Fleet team before expiry
• Plan routes based on scheduled or ad-hoc office requests and ensure passengers adhere to road safety regulations
• Fulfill special requests by picking up and delivering items and running errands
• Perform other logistics, transport, fleet or administrative duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma / Uganda Advanced Education Certificate (UACE)
• 5 years of experience driving a project vehicle, preferably for a donor-funded project
• Must have a defensive driving certificate, a valid driving license and a clean driving record
• Experience in the operation of large vehicles is an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrates defensive driving techniques and sound judgment under challenging road, weather, traffic or security conditions
• Ability to spend long hours driving and sit or stand for extended periods
• Physical ability to lift and move loads as needed
• Professionalism and discretion when transporting staff and clients