Driver

Title: Driver

Grade: 2

Location: Jinja, Uganda

Reporting/Supervisor: Admin & Logistics Coordinator

About TechnoServe:

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe (TNS) staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing...when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off. 

Job Summary:

Under the guidance and support of the Admin & Logistics Coordinator, the Driver will drive the program vehicles for TNS related business; ensure safety, appropriate usage, maintenance of vehicles and compliance with organizational procedures and national traffic laws during implementation of program work. The job will entail various field travels in various areas of Uganda.

Program Overview:

Building on the successes of TechnoServe’s Horticulture Market Acceleration Program (HortiMAP), Growing Resilience and Opportunities for Wealth Through Horticulture (GROWTH) will deepen farmer ownership and drive lasting transformation in Uganda’s horticulture sector.

Over five years, GROWTH will support 200,000 smallholder farmers to engage in profitable and resilient horticulture markets. The program will increase and stabilize farmer incomes, reduce post-harvest losses, enhance food security, and create thousands of new jobs across value chains. At a systems level, it will expand access to affordable finance, strengthen compliance with food safety standards, and improve market linkages across domestic and regional trade. GROWTH is rooted in a farmer-led approach that leverages participatory planning, so that farmers and their organizations will define their priorities, shaping interventions that reflect local needs.

GROWTH aligns with the Dutch Embassy’s Multi-Annual Country Strategy 2023–2026, contributing to food and nutrition security, sustainable land use, private sector growth, and climate adaptation. It also supports the Netherlands’ broader ambition to connect aid and trade, facilitating partnerships between Dutch and Ugandan enterprises in areas such as irrigation, seed systems, and cold chain solutions. GROWTH will be a EUR 13 million investment over five years.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Drive TNS vehicles to collect and deliver people, documents, and goods to all approved destinations on time while maintaining care and safety of the passengers and the organization vehicle.
• Ensuring that all TechnoServe vehicles are in good running conditions including car washing, maintenance and repairs.
• Appropriately check/ verify that all vehicle repair proposals are correct and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is up to date with insurance, and other relevant regulations according to the requirements of the Traffic Act in Uganda.
• Report any car accident to the nearest police station, or nearest local authority of the area and to the line manager while keeping the field / Main office informed of such incidents,
• Ensure that the vehicles daily log sheets are filled correctly prior to departure and after every trip, make sure that vehicle movement authorization is obtained from the relevant person for every movement
• Tally monthly vehicle fuel consumption report, repair and services reports etc.
• Ensure that the vehicle’s tools, spare wheel and safety equipment are kept in the vehicle and in good order at all times in accordance to TNS police.
• Ensure all staff wear seat belt before and during any journey,
• Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation within the specified location.
• Maintain general and consistent cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.
• Prepare and Submit accurate fuel reconciliation within the given period on a monthly basis.
• Maintain an up-to-date mileage logbook and submit to the supervisor on a monthly basis.
• Ensure that Techno Serve’s vehicles are not used for personal business.
• Demonstrates transparency and accountability in all areas of work.
• Provide clerical support including banking or messenger services and any other roles as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure compliance to TechnoServe vehicle usage and administration policy at all times,
• Ability to adhere to the TechnoServe Code of Conduct, Security Guidelines, Chronic Illness Policy and ethical Principles.
• Any other work related duties assigned by supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

• The applicant should have completed “O” or “A” Level certificate. Possession of a certificate course (mechanical, logistics, business, customer care, etc) or a diploma is an added advantage.
• Possession of a clean and current valid driving license with at least a minimum of two classes (DM, DL, CM and B or B1, BE, C1, C & D1) held for at least three years.
• Possession of a defensive driving certificate is an added advantage,
• Good driving record, Minimum of 5 years driving experience with INGO, development agencies or busy private sector environment

Required Languages: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills in English Language. Understanding of Luganda, Lusoga or Swahili, and other native languages is an advantage.

Travel: Travel up to 95%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Uganda or Regional Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer literacy is desirable
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• High levels of integrity are essential
• Ability to work independently,
• Multi-tasking, passionate and self-driven
• Ready to travel to the field from time to time.
• Ability to be hands on and examine and assess car repairs,

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.