Title: Project Driver/Office Assistant (Karamoja Inclusive Eye Health Project)
Location: Moroto, Uganda
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
Sightsavers Uganda Country Office is currently seeking a Project Driver/Office Assistant to provide general office support to the Karamoja Inclusive Eye Health Project, which inlcudes driving, vehicle maintenance, filing and other office tasks.
As the Project Driver/Officer Assistant you will undertake driving assignments for Sightsavers staff and project visitors, ensure that vehicle logbooks are properly maintained and compile summaries on vehicle movements and fuel utilisation as per monthly vehicle reporting form. You will also provide logistical support to the Moroto PIU, and complete messenger tasks and duties including running errands such as payment of bills, mail collection, delivery & distribution of letters.
Project Driver/Office Assistant key duties and accountabilities also include:
Keeping the project vehicle in clean condition, properly maintained and fuelled at the designated service stations
Develop and maintain a regular schedule for vehicles’ servicing and insurance.
Receive and direct UCO visitors in absence of the Project Officer, providing information where needed.
In liaison with Programme Officers, distribute send documents to Partners.
Provide administrative support in filing, photocopying and binding documents
Support FAO to follow up receipt of local and UK orders, distribute to Partners accordingly
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
About you
As the successful candidate you will possess a clean and valid Ugandan driving licence, hold at least a UCE certificate (or equivalent), have previous experience working for a reputable private form or an NGO, and have 3 year accident-free driving record.
Closing date: 3 January 2022
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.