Vacancy Announcement

U.S. Mission, Uganda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
   
Number: 082-2012        Date: 1/4/2012

OPEN TO:  All Qualified Candidates

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES: January 2, 2012 to January 15, 2012

POSITION TITLE:         Driver (up to two positions may be filled)
          
POSITION LOCATION: USAID, EXO  OFFICE

HOURS OF WORK:  45 hours per week

POSITION GRADE:  FSN-3  (Ugshs. 17,859,577 to 25,976,851 p.a. inclusive of allowances).

USAID/Uganda is recruiting a qualified Ugandans to fill the position of a driver.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Responsible for operating passenger motor vehicles in accordance with supervisor’s instructions to transport personnel and official visitors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1.  Education Required: Completion of secondary school is required, vocational training in general automotive mechanic is desirable.

2.  Work Experience:  Three (3) years chauffeur experience is required and must have a valid Driver's license, Classes B, Cm, DL (A, C, E).
3.   Language Requirement:  Must have good working knowledge in English language.
4.   Knowledge:  Detailed knowledge of the traffic laws and rules of the road, knowledge of defensive driving techniques sufficient to exercise special precaution and take evasive action to protect passengers.
5.  Skills and Abilities:  Capability to exercise defensive driving skills under strain and stress in situations requiring special precaution or evasive action to protect passengers.  Mechanical ability to identify vehicle malfunctions and perform minor repair and maintenance.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following documentation
(i)   A completed and signed Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174);
(ii)  Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
(iv) Copies of Academic Transcripts;
(v)  Names, contact numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references.
Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
1. By mail:
 Human Resources Office
 Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
 P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
 Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
2. By Fax:
 0414-341-863 - ATTENTION:  HR
3. Or by e-mail:
 KampalaHR@state.gov

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  January 15, 2012