Driver

Driver

Apply by 30th April 2025 

About Restless Development

Restless Development is a global non-profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most –  We also coordinate the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About the Role:

Restless Development Uganda is currently seeking to hire a talented Ugandan to fill the position of Driver for the Moroto Office to support the implementation of our field programmes.  

Job title: Driver

Location: Moroto, Uganda

Salary: UGX 32,895,552 Gross Per Annum

Preferred start date: June  2025

Duration: 1 year

Reports to: Finance & Logistics Officer 

Expected travel: Regular domestic and travel to field offices

Key responsibilities

Vehicle Maintenance (30%)

• Complete all required daily, weekly, monthly and other vehicle checks as per policy. 


• Report to the Finance & Logistics Officer regarding any maintenance or repair needs 


• Accompany the vehicle to mechanics for repairs and maintenance 


• Drive in safe and efficient manner to protect the vehicle and ensure longevity ▪ Conscientiously report information in the logbook and fuel logbook 


• Ensure the vehicle is always clean inside as well as outside. 


• Perform daily vehicle pre-departure checklist mentioned in the logbook.


• Inspect the vehicle to ensure that it is always ready for travels. 


• Ensure the vehicle has a full first aid kit as well as and emergency kit always 


• Check that the vehicle has all the items required for efficiency 


• Maintain all legal documents in vehicle as required by law 


• Be well versed and conversant with vehicle policy

Transport staff to programme areas safely (50%)

• Transportation of staff and goods to destinations as required 


• Be available at office premises in time when called upon to transport the staff for official duties within or  out of town. 


• Ensure that you have a vehicle request for all official travel with staff. 


• Report any accidents immediately to the nearest police station and to the head/ field office in  line with the policy. 


• Follow restless Development guidelines for travelling and speed limits

Administrative  support  (15%)

• Collect biweekly vehicle use requests and plan accordingly 


• Create vehicle use calendar with the Finance & Logistics Officer 


• Update the vehicle log sheets upon the start and end of every trip, ensuring the log sheets are signed by both the staff and driver. Presenting the logbook to the FLO/ FAC for review on a weekly basis and at the end of every month


• Support the Finance & Logistics Officer on non-vehicle administrative work as required

Others (5%)

• Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends 

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.

(Update behaviours below from the behaviours framework for relevant role level)

Our value: HEART - We are who we serve. We are brave.

Behaviour:   Manages their time effectively to deliver quality against individual goals. Ensures value for money when utilising resources and efficiently processing finances.

Our value: HEAD - Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional.

Behaviour:  Upholds the Restless Values at all times, demonstrating professionalism in their day-to-day work.

Our value: VOICE - We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.

Behaviour: Actively seeks to develop their own leadership skills. Is seen as a leader to beneficiaries and other young people.

Our value: HANDS - We are in it together. We listen and learn.

Behaviour:  Actively listens and learns from those around them. Uses effective two-way communication to build rapport and relationships in the community.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Active, clean driver’s licence with class B and D1. Class DL is preferred 


• A minimum of O Level certificate or equivalent relevant experience


• 1-2 years driving experience 


• Good organisational skills  


• Fluency in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills 


• Ability to travel regularly to rural areas and spend nights if necessary 


• Good interpersonal and communication skills 


• Ability to analyse problems and make sound operational decisions 


• Passion, enthusiasm and interest in Restless Development’s mission.

Desirable

• An understanding of contemporary development issues particularly of Peace  Building, Sexual Reproductive Health, Livelihoods, Youth and People With Disability Inclusion. 


• Experience working in a youthful, multicultural environment 


• Prior experience in a similar role within international development projects.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What we do for you

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance.

Professional Development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job. 


• Regular performance management.


• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.


• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and Medical Insurance

When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel and medical insurance.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

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