Organisation: Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Administration Assistant

About US:

The Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) is an independent Institution, ‘a Trust Fund’ established as a mechanism to provide sustainable financing for the conservation of priority biodiversity and ecosystem services in Uganda. The mission of UBF is: “to serve as a catalyst for mobilizing, managing and channeling financial resources for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in Uganda for the benefit of current and future generations and the intrinsic value of nature”. UBF has been implementing programmatic and management activities and undertaking financial transactions since 2017.

About USAID Project:

UBF is currently implementing five of USAID’s Uganda Biodiversity Fund Activities whose main purpose is to further develop the Uganda Biodiversity Fund into a sustainable entity that can generate and manage financing for biodiversity conservation nationwide. The goal of this activity is to ensure a reputable, well-functioning, sustainable UBF that is responsive to Uganda’s conservation and natural resources management financing needs.

Job Summary:   The Driver/Logistics Assistant will drive UBF vehicles for the conveyance of employees and stakeholders, materials, and equipment to their intended destinations, and ensure their safety as stated in the UBF policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate must have;

Minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)or its equivalent.
A certificate in defensive driving is a MUST.
A certificate in motor vehicle mechanics is an added advantage.
Between 30-45 years of age.
Minimum Experience

At least five (5) years of working experience in a similar field preferably in a busy NGO
Valid Driving Permit for Classes B and C/C1
Competencies And Skills

Computer literacy
High level of integrity, resilience and reliability
Excellent time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and people skills
Self-respect, team building, and organizational skills
Good decision making skills
Good analytical and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail
How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications with updated CVs including three work-related referees addressed to: The Human Resource & Administration Officer through the e-mail address hr@ugandabiodiversityfund.org  Please indicate the title of the Job you are applying for in the Subject line of the Email.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Any applications submitted after the deadline shall not be considered.

Deadline: 29th February, 2024